Travs Bang Way to Series Win
September 14, 2024 - Texas League (TL)
Arkansas Travelers News Release
Springdale, AR - The Arkansas offense banged out 10 runs on 15 hits and the bullpen authored six scoreless innings as the Travelers defeated the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, 10-5 on Saturday night. Alberto Rodriguez led the offensive onslaught with a three-hit game including a tie breaking double in the fourth inning. Victor Labrada also added three hits and stole three bases. Logan Gragg (Win, 2 IP), Garrett Davila (2 IP), Peyton Alford (IP) and Luis Curvelo (IP) combined to close out the game over the final six frames.
Moments That Mattered
* Down a run in the third inning, Arkansas cut off a run at the plate on a ground ball with Jake Anchia making a nifty tag. They would keep the Naturals from scoring in the inning, starting a seven-inning scoreless streak to finish the game.
* The Travs got control of the game in the fourth inning. Hogan Windish tied the score with a two out RBI hit. Then after a Ben Williamson hit, Rodriguez connected for a two-run double to left-center putting the Travs in front for good.
Notable Travs Performances
* 3B Ben Williamson: 2-4, BB, HBP, 3 runs, 2B, RBI
* RF Alberto Rodriguez: 3-4, BB, 2B, 3 RBI
* CF Victor Labrada: 3-5, run, RBI, 3 SB
News and Notes
* Arkansas stole six bases to match their season high for a game and extend their franchise record to 239.
* Ford has hit in 10 consecutive games.
* The Travs have won seven consecutive series.
Up Next
The series and the regular season wraps up on Sunday with LHP Danny Wirchansky (7-6, 2.86) making the start against RHP Luinder Avila (6-4, 3.66) with first pitch set for 2:05. The game will be broadcast on 106.7 Buz2, the Bally Live App, milb.tv and mlb.tv.
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