Shutout Starts Homestand
Published on August 22, 2023 under Texas League (TL)
Arkansas Travelers News Release
North Little Rock, AR - Back at home for the first time in over two weeks, the Arkansas Travelers shut out the Wichita Wind Surge, 5-0 on Tuesday night. Three Travs pitchers combined on a seven hitter with Shawn Semple pitching 6.1 innings to earn the win. Jorge Benitez and Prelander Berroa each recorded four outs to close the game.
Moments That Mattered
* Arkansas converted scoring chances in the fourth and sixth innings. Alberto Rodriguez hit a sharp RBI single for the first run and Josh Morgan knocked a run home on a groundout for the second tally.
* Jorge Benitez entered with the tying runs on base in the seventh inning but secured the final two outs to close the game.
Notable Travs Performances
* RHP Shawn Semple: Win, 6.1 IP, 5 H, 2 BB, 4 K
* RHP Prelander Berroa: Sv, 1.1 IP, 3 K
News and Notes
* The shutout was the ninth of the season for Arkansas.
* Semple's victory was the first win for a Travs' starting pitcher in exactly one month (Kyle Tyler, July 22).
Up Next
The series continues on Wednesday with Blas Castano (0-0, 1.93) starting for Arkansas against David Festa (2-3, 4.56) for Wichita. It is the Dog Days of Summer with dogs allowed in the ballpark and first pitch is set for 6:35. The game will also be broadcast on 106.7 Buz2, the Bally Live App, milb.tv and mlb.tv.
Texas League Stories from August 22, 2023
- Salas Wins It in Extras in Double-A Debut - San Antonio Missions
- Amarillo Drops Extra Inning Contest against San Antonio - Amarillo Sod Poodles
- Casparius, Drillers Defeat Naturals - Tulsa Drillers
- CC Wins with Gusto in Series Opener - Corpus Christi Hooks
- RockHounds Takes Series Opener in Midland - Frisco RoughRiders
- Shutout Starts Homestand - Arkansas Travelers
- Cardinals Got 'Hooked,' Drop Game One 10-4 - Springfield Cardinals
- Wind Surge Shut Out In Little Rock - Wichita Wind Surge
- RockHounds Host the Frisco RoughRiders August 22-27 - Midland RockHounds
- 20th Anniversary Weekend Includes Former RoughRiders - Frisco RoughRiders
- Game Time Changes for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - Springfield Cardinals
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
