Travs Pitch Past Poodles, 4-2
August 30, 2024 - Texas League (TL)
Arkansas Travelers News Release
Amarillo, TX - Arkansas led all the way after a three-run first inning as the Travelers knocked off the Amarillo Sod Poodles, 4-2 on Friday night. Juan Mercedes struck out seven over five innings as four Travs pitchers combined for a dozen strikeouts on the night. Peyton Alford (2 IP), Jimmy Joyce (IP) and Luis Curvelo (Sv, IP) finished it off as Mercedes earned his eighth win of the year. Ben Williamson went 2-4 for the Travs with a double and two runs batted in.
Moments That Mattered
* Williamson hit a two-run double with two strikes in the first inning to stake the Travs to the early lead.
* Amarillo had two on the seventh down by just a run but Peyton Alford got out of it with no damage.
Notable Travs Performances
* 3B Ben Williamson: 2-4, run, 2B, 2 RBI
* RHP Juan Mercedes: Win, 5 IP, 5 H, 2 R, BB, 7 K, HR
* RHP Jimmy Joyce: IP, BB, 2 K
News and Notes
* Jared Oliva extended his hitting streak to 12 with a third inning single.
* Curvelo was pitching for the second consecutive night and earned just his second save of the year.
Up Next
The series continues on Saturday night with RHP Michael Morales (3-1, 4.31) making the start against RHP Billy Corcoran (6-6, 4.56). First pitch is at 7:05 and the game will be broadcast on the Buzz 103.7, the Bally Live App, milb.tv and mlb.tv.
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