Travs Bats Go off to Win Series

April 28, 2024 - Texas League (TL)
Arkansas Travelers News Release

Springfield, MO - A seven run ninth inning broke a tie and carried the Arkansas Travelers to a 15-8 win over the Springfield Cardinals on Sunday afternoon. The Travs had led by as many as seven runs before the Cardinals came back and tied the score in the eighth inning. It was the fourth straight win for the Travs and gave them a series victory over the Cardinals. Garrett Davila was the pivotal pitcher in the game for Arkansas working 3.1 scoreless innings with his team leading by a run. Several Travs had big offensive days led by Tyler Locklear who had three hits including a pair of doubles and scored three runs. Jared Oliva hit a three-run home run and drove in four.

Moments That Mattered

* Oliva's homer put the cap on a five-run third inning.

* Oliva hit a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded to put the Travs back in front in the ninth after Springfield had tied it in the previous inning. Jake Anchia then followed with a three-run double to provide some insurance.

Notable Travs Performances

* 1B Tyler Locklear: 3-6, 3 runs, 2 2B, RBI

* C Harry Ford: 1-3, 3 BB, 2 runs, HR, 2 RBI

* RF Alberto Rodriguez: 2-4, BB, 2 runs, 2 RBI

* LHP Garrett Davila: 3.1 IP, H, 5 K

News and Notes

* Oliva drove in 10 runs in the series despite batting in only three games.

* Arkansas trails Springfield by just one game for first place in the TL North.

Up Next

After a day off Monday, the Travs host San Antonio on Tuesday to start a six game series. LHP Reid VanScoter (1-0, 3.15) starts against LHP Austin Krob (0-1, 6.28). It is a School Day and Senior Day with first pitch at 11:05 am. The game will also be broadcast on 106.7 Buz2, the Bally Live App, milb.tv and mlb.tv.

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