Travs Hooked in Finale by the Bay

July 7, 2018 - Texas League (TL1)
Arkansas Travelers News Release

Corpus Christi, TX - The Arkansas Travelers dropped consecutive games for the first time in the second half of the season as they were defeated by the Corpus Christi Hooks, 9-4 on Friday night. The Hooks had at least one hit in every inning but only scored in the third and in an eight-run fifth. With the win, Corpus Christi took the series, two games to one. It was the final regular season meeting between the teams who were their division's first half champions and the Travs won the season series, seven games to five.

Moments That Mattered

* Arkansas missed a chance for an early lead in the third. With one out and runners at the corners, Yonathan Mendoza hit what appeared to be a sacrifice fly to left field but DeCarlo was ruled to have left before the catch.

* Corpus Christi's eight-run fifth inning was highlighted by a three-run homer from Abraham Toro who was making his Double-A debut.

* The Travs snapped a 16 inning scoreless drought with four tallies in the eighth on Yonathan Mendoza's two out, two-run single and Eric Filia's subsequent two-run homer.

Notable Travs Performances

* SS Yonathan Mendoza: 1-4, run, 2 RBI

* 1B Eric Filia: 1-4, run, HR, 2 RBI

* C Joe DeCarlo: 2-2, run, BB, 2 2B

Up Next

The trip continues with the first of three in San Antonio on Saturday night at 7:05. RH Max Povse (4-2, 2.90) gets the start against RH Chris Paddack who makes his Double-A debut. The game will be broadcast on the Sports Animal 920, the First Pitch App, TuneIn radio and milb.tv.

Texas League Stories from July 7, 2018

• Paddack Impresses in Debut as Missions Roll Past Travs - San Antonio Missions
• Martinez Walks It off for Cardinals in 10th - Springfield Cardinals
• Offense Stymied in Loss to Missions - Arkansas Travelers
• Jackson and Smith Homer in Drillers Victory - Tulsa Drillers
• Raspas Spin Another Shutout - Corpus Christi Hooks
• De Leon Tees off in 7-6 Loss to Drillers - Frisco RoughRiders
• Naturals Chilled by Raspas in 4-0 Loss - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
• Travs Hooked in Finale by the Bay - Arkansas Travelers
• Naturals Avoid Sweep - San Antonio Missions
• Mieses 2-Run Homer Caps 5-Run Comeback Win for Cards - Springfield Cardinals
• Raspas Roll Friday Night - Corpus Christi Hooks

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