Travs' Pitching Marvel-Ous in Win Over Hooks
Published on June 17, 2023 under Texas League (TL)
Arkansas Travelers News Release
North Little Rock, AR - Emerson Hancock matched his career high with seven innings pitched and Prelander Berroa earned his first career save as the Arkansas Travelers knocked off the Corpus Christi Hooks, 4-3, on Saturday night in front of 6,566 at Dickey-Stephens Park. The Travs connected for only six hits on the night, all singles, while never having more than two runs of separation from the Hooks. Hancock went seven innings for the third time in his career and first this season, striking out eight and walking none. Berroa worked around a pair of singles over the final two innings to close it out.
Moments That Mattered
* Hancock retired 12 in a row from the third to seventh innings with six strikeouts in that time.
* Berroa induced a 6-4-3 double play to end the game.
Notable Travs Performances
* RHP Emerson Hancock: Win, 7 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 8 K, HR
* RHP Prelander Berroa: Sv, 2 IP, K
News and Notes
* Leo Rivas returned from the Injured List and reached base three times on a walk and two hit by pitch.
* Tulsa won in extra innings at Springfield so the Travs and Drillers remain tied atop the division with seven games remaining in the first half of the season.
Up Next
Arkansas goes for a series win on Sunday with Juan Mercedes (2-1, 6.00) on the mound against Colton Gordon (2-4, 3.63) for Corpus Christi. It is Brunch at the Ballpark, a Family Sunday, Operation: Military Appreciation and kids run the bases. First pitch is at 1:35. The game will also be broadcast on 106.7 Buz2, the Bally Live App, milb.tv and mlb.tv.
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