Arkansas Falls Short Against Frisco
North Little Rock, AR—A five run second inning propelled the Frisco RoughRiders to a 6-3 win over the Arkansas Travelers on Saturday night. Outside of the second inning, Travs starter Stephen Kolek did not allow a run but the Travs offense was unable to finish off a comeback. Arkansas put
North Little Rock, AR—A five run second inning propelled the Frisco RoughRiders to a 6-3 win over the Arkansas Travelers on Saturday night. Outside of the second inning, Travs starter Stephen Kolek did not allow a run but the Travs offense was unable to finish off a comeback. Arkansas put together chances late but could get over the hump with a big hit. Frisco then added a run in the ninth for the final margin.
Moments That Mattered
* Seven straight RoughRiders reached to begin the second inning starting with a hit batsman and a walk followed by five straight hits.
* Trailing by just two in the seventh, the Travs had the bases loaded with one out but Jake Scheiner hard one-hopper turned into a 6-4-3 inning ending double play.
Notable Travs Performances
* CF Cade Marlowe: 1-2, BB, SF, RBI
* RHP Dayeison Arias: IP, 2 K
News and Notes
* The Travs are now 23-8 with consecutive losses when hitting a home run this season.
* Frisco starter Owen White was making his Double-A debut.
Up Next
The series wraps up on Sunday afternoon with right-hander Levi Stoudt (4-4, 5.07) getting the start against righty Tim Brennan (1-1, 1.42). It is a Family Sunday and Military Appreciation Sunday with first pitch at 1:35. The game will also be broadcast on 93.3 The Fish, the First Pitch App and milb.tv.