Wichita Walk-Off Dooms Travs
July 16, 2022 - Texas League (TL)
Arkansas Travelers News Release
Wichita, KS - Edouard Julien hit a three-run game-ending home run for the Wichita Wind Surge as they sent the Arkansas Travelers to their sixth consecutive loss, 7-6 on Saturday night. The Travs had taken a two-run lead in the top of the ninth inning but it did not stand up. Riley Unroe had three hits including the go-ahead triple in the ninth inning for the Travs. Arkansas has lost six consecutive games in Wichita's Riverfront Stadium dating back to last season and is just 4-13 in the park overall.
Moments That Mattered
* Down a run in the seventh, Arkansas loaded the bases with none out and tied the game when Zach DeLoach hit into a double play.
* Unroe put the Travs on top with a two out triple in the ninth inning scoring Tanner Kirwer. He then scored from third on a wild pitch for the two run advantage.
* Wichita went walk, double, home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to continue the Travs' misery.
Notable Travs Performances
* C Matt Scheffler: 2-4, run
* SS Riley Unroe: 3-4, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI
News and Notes
* Taylor Dollard had his minor league leading ERA bump up to 1.64 as he was charged with three runs over 4.1 innings pitched.
* It was the second time in the series that Stryffeler allowed a walk-off home run.
Up Next
The series concludes on Sunday afternoon with right-hander Connor Jones (4-7, 6.50) on the mound against righty Louie Varland (6-3, 3.60). First pitch is set for 1:05 and the game will be broadcast on 93.3 The Fish, the First Pitch App and milb.tv.
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