Travs' Pitching Dominates Wichita
Published on May 11, 2024 under Texas League (TL)
Arkansas Travelers News Release
Wichita, KS - Logan Evans and a pair of relievers scattered five hits in a fantastic pitching performance leading the Arkansas Travelers to a 5-1 win over the Wichita Wind Surge on Saturday night. Evans earned the win working the first five innings with four strikeouts. Garrett Davila and Luis Curvelo then each worked two innings to close out the game. Alberto Rodriguez led the offense with three hits including a pair of doubles and two runs batted in while Harry Ford had two hits and a walk and drove in two.
Moments That Mattered
* Rodriguez blasted a two bagger to right-center in the third inning, plating a pair and putting the Travs lead at three.
* After Wichita had cut the lead to two, Harry Ford roped a two-run double to left-center giving the Travs a four-run advantage in the sixth inning.
Notable Travs Performances
* RF Alberto Rodriguez: 3-5, 2 2B, 2 RBI
* DH Harry Ford: 2-4, BB, 2B, 2 RBI
* RHP Logan Evans: Win, 5 IP, 4 H, UER, BB, 4 K
* LHP Garrett Davila: 2 IP, H, 2 K
* RHP Luis Curvelo: 2 IP, 2 K
News and Notes
* Rodriguez posted two doubles for the second consecutive game.
* Evans earned a win for the second start in a row.
Up Next
The teams wrap up their series on Sunday with RHP Jimmy Joyce, just off the Injured List, making his first start of the season against RHP Jarret Whorff (0-1, 3.52). First pitch is set for 1:05 pm and the game will be broadcast on 106.7 Buz2, the Bally Live App, milb.tv and mlb.tv.
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