Wednesday Game Goes Awry
TL Arkansas Travelers

Wednesday Game Goes Awry

Published on August 20, 2026 under Texas League (TL)
Arkansas Travelers News Release


North Little Rock, AR - The Arkansas Travelers fell behind early and were defeated, 12-2 by the Springfield Cardinals on Wednesday night. Cardinals starter Liam Doyle retired the first 14 batters of the game and finished with nine strikeouts over five innings. Four Springfield relievers then struck out nine over the final four frames. Tyler Cleveland pitched two scoreless innings out of the Travs bullpen.

Moments That Mattered

* Springfield scored four times in the second inning to knock the Travs starter out of the game.

* Josh Caron walked with two out in the fifth to give the Travs their first baserunner. After a single by Caleb Cali, Caron scored on a balk.

Notable Travs Performances

* RF Jared Sundstrom: 1-2, BB. run

* RHP Tyler Cleveland: 2 IP, H, 2 K

News and Notes

* The 10 run margin of defeat matched the largest of the season for Arkansas.

* Springfield's 18 strikeouts on the mound were the most by a Travs opponent this year.

The series continues on Thursday night with LH Nico Tellache (6-6, 4.29) starting for Arkansas against RH Tanner Franklin (0-0, 5.00). It is a $3 Thursday and Singles Night with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m. The game will also be broadcast on 106.7 FM Buz2, MLB.tv, the Bally Sports Live App and the Milb First Pitch App.

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