Drillers Take Opener From Travs

Tulsa, OK-The Tulsa Drillers took the opener of a four game series from the Arkansas Travelers, 8-2, on Thursday night. The Travs lead over the Drillers in the division race is now 2.5 games. Tulsa banged out 15 hits and scored in six of eight innings. Travs' starter Ricardo Sánchez lasted only four innings for the third straight start and was tagged with the loss giving up four runs. Former Trav Justin De Fratus was the winner for Tulsa, working six innings of two-run ball.
Moments That Mattered
* Aaron Knapp homered for the second straight game and pulled the Travs even with a solo shot in the third inning.
* After Evan White started a spectacular double play that cut off a run in the bottom of the third, Cody Thomas delivered a two-out RBI hit to put Tulsa in front for good.
Notable Travs Performances
* LF Kyle Lewis: 2-4
* CF Aaron Knapp: 2-3, run, HR, RBI
News and Notes
* The six-run losing margin matched the Travs largest of the season and was their largest on the road.
* Marked the first time in five series with Tulsa that Arkansas dropped the opening game.
Up Next
The series continues on Friday night with a 7:05 first pitch. Left-hander Anthony Misiewicz (1-2, 2.14) takes the ball against a yet to be announced starter for Tulsa. The game will be broadcast on the Sports Animal 920, the First Pitch App, TuneIn radio and milb.tv.