Travs Rally for First Win; Bullpen Shines
Published on April 10, 2022 under Texas League (TL)
Arkansas Travelers News Release
Frisco, TX - Four relievers combined to throw five shutout innings and the Arkansas Travelers rallied from three runs down for their first win of the season, 5-3 over the Frisco RoughRiders. Collin Kober (1.2 IP), Ben Onyshko (1.1 IP), Travis Kuhn (IP) and Michael Stryffeler (IP) combined for six strikeouts and no walks in blanking the Riders as Arkansas scored the final five runs of the contest. Kaden Polcovich led the offense with three runs batted in while Zach DeLoach and Patrick Frick each had two hits and a walk.
Moments That Mattered
* Down a run with two outs in the sixth, Kaden Polcovich laced a two strike double past the right fielder to score a pair and put the Travs on top.
* With the tying runs on and two out in the ninth, shortstop Connor Hoover stopped a hot shot while falling down and then threw to second, while seated, to get a force out and end the game.
Notable Travs Performances
* LF Zach DeLoach: 2-3, BB, run, 2B
* RHP Collin Kober: Win, 1.2 IP, H, K
* LHP Ben Onyshko: 1.1 IP, H, 3 K
News and Notes
* Each of the three games in the season opening series were decided by two runs or less.
* Michael Stryffeler earned the save after collecting eight saves with Arkansas last season.
Up Next
The Travs play their home opener at Dickey-Stephens Park Monday night against the Springfield Cardinals. RH Taylor Dollard gets the start against lefty Domingo Robles for the Cards. First pitch is at 6:05 and there is a magnet schedule giveaway. The game will also be broadcast on 93.3 The Fish, the First Pitch App and milb.tv.
Collin Kober was the first of four relievers who combined for five shutout frames. Mark Wagner
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