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Travs Homer 3 Times in Support of Dunn to Beat Hooks

August 21, 2019 - Texas League (TL1)
Arkansas Travelers News Release


North Little Rock, AR - Justin Dunn pitched six strong innings and the Arkansas Travelers bashed three home runs on their way to a 6-3 win over the Corpus Christi Hooks on Wednesday night. Dunn surrendered only two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out seven while picking up his eighth victory of the year. Donnie Walton, Luis Liberato and Logan Taylor all went deep as the Travs never trailed in the game. Wyatt Mills pitched a perfect ninth inning for his seventh save.

Moments That Mattered

* Donnie Walton led off the bottom of the first inning with a solo blast to right field putting the Travs out to an early lead.

* Taylor's homer put an exclamation point on a four-run bottom of the fifth that built the Travs lead up to five.

Notable Travs Performances

* 3B Logan Taylor: 2-4, run, HR, 3 RBI

* RHP Justin Dunn: Win, 6 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 7 K, HR

News and Notes

* Dunn's eighth win ties him with teammate Ricardo Sanchez for the league lead.

* RHP Art Warren was placed on the injured list with the Mariners promoting RHP Kyle Wilcox from Modesto to take his place. It will be the second stint with Arkansas this season for Wilcox.

Up Next

The decisive game of the series is set for Thursday night with a yet to be announced starter going for Arkansas against righty Forrest Whitley (0-2, 7.84). First pitch is at 7:10 and it is karaoke night at the ballpark. The game will be broadcast on the Sports Animal 920, the First Pitch App, TuneIn radio and milb.tv.

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