Travs Build Early Lead in Win over Naturals
Published on August 11, 2022 under Texas League (TL)
Arkansas Travelers News Release
North Little Rock, AR - The Arkansas Travelers jumped out early and went on to a 6-4 victory over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on Thursday night at Dickey-Stephens Park. Taylor Dollard pitched five innings with five strikeouts to earn his Texas League leading 11th win of the season. Dollard worked with a lead almost immediately as the Travs scored in each of the first three innings building a five run lead. Dayeison Arias, Ben Onyshko and Isaiah Campbell each tossed a perfect inning with two strikeouts in relief.
Moments That Mattered
* Matt Scheffler connected for a two out double to put the Travs on top in the first.
* Cesar Izturis startd a two out rally in the second with a two strike single. He then moved to third on a wild pitch and a passed ball. Tanner Kirwer then reached on an error with Izturis scoring before Joe Rizzo followed with an RBI double to put the Travs up three.
Notable Travs Performances
* DH Joe Rizzo: 2-4, BB, run, 2B, RBI
* C Matt Scheffler: 2-4, BB, run, 2B, RBI
News and Notes
* Jake Scheiner extended his hitting streak to 13 with an RBI double in the eighth inning.
* Rizzo was reinstated from the Injured List before the game. RHP Juan Then, who has been out all season, was also reinstated from the IL.
Up Next
The series continues on Friday night with right-hander Prelander Berroa making the start against righty Alec Marsh. It is Pyro In the Park VI after the game with first pitch set for 7:05. The game will also be broadcast on 93.3 The Fish, the First Pitch App and milb.tv.
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