Travs Rally and Stun Naturals in 11 Innings
Published on May 14, 2026 under Texas League (TL)
Arkansas Travelers News Release
Springdale, AR - The Arkansas Travelers rallied from four runs down early to take a 9-8 win in 11 innings over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on Wednesday night. The Travs did not lead until extra innings after having rallied to tie twice previously. Hunter Fitz-Gerald paced the club with three hits including a single with two out in the 11th to drive in the eventual game-winning run. Charlie Pagliarini homered twice while Jared Sundstrom drove in two runs and had a critical outfield assist in the final inning. Charlie Beilenson was the winning pitcher after throwing the ninth and tenth innings scoreless. Peyton Alford earned the save with a scoreless final inning.
Moments That Mattered
* Arkansas scored twice in the ninth inning to tie for the second time. Sammy Siani roped an RBI double and Michael Arroyo drove him in with an RBI single.
* After taking a lead in the top of the 11th, the Travs turned a double play to open the bottom of the inning. On a fly ball to left field, Sundstrom made the catch and threw out the automatic runner trying to tag and move to third.
Notable Travs Performances
* DH Charlie Pagliarini: 2-5, BB, 2 runs, 2 HR, 2 RBI
* 1B Hunter Fitz-Gerald: 3-6, run, 2B, RBI
* RHP Charlie Beilenson: Win, 2 IP, H, UER, 3 K
News and Notes
* Pagliarini posted the third multi-homer game of his career.
* The rally from four runs down was the club's biggest come from behind win of the season.
The series continues on Thursday night with LH Nico Tellache (1-2, 3.62) starting for the Travs against LH Justin Lamkin who is making his Double-A debut. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. The game will be broadcast on 106.7 FM Buz2, MLB.tv, the Bally Sports Live App and the Milb First Pitch App.
Texas League Stories from May 14, 2026
- Travs Rally and Stun Naturals in 11 Innings - Arkansas Travelers
- Roccaforte Hits System-Leading 10th HR in 11-Inning Defeat - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
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