Dunn, Late Offense Get Travs Past Hooks

Corpus Christi, TX-A pair of late three-run innings pushed the Arkansas Travelers past the Corpus Christi Hooks, 7-3 on Wednesday night. The victory clinched the series for the Travs, gives them a 2-0 record in the second half of the season and makes them 45-25 overall. Justin Dunn earned his fifth win of the season. He matched his longest outing of the year at six innings and struck out a season-best nine while allowing three runs, one earned. Wyatt Mills (2 IP) and Sam Delaplane (IP) combined for three scoreless innings to close the game.
Moments That Mattered
* Joseph Odom lined a two-run double with two outs in the sixth off reliever Layne Henderson to tie the game.
* Tied an inning later, Dom Thompson-Williams greeted reliever Carlos Sanabria with a two-run double high off the wall in left field, just missing a grand slam, putting the Travs on top this time for good.
Notable Travs Performances
* RF Kyle Lewis: 3-3, 2 BB, 2 runs
* C Joseph Odom: 2-4, BB, 2B, HR, 3 RBI
* RHP Justin Dunn: Win, 6 IP, 4 H, 3 R, ER, 2 BB, 9 K, 88 pitches
News and Notes
* Evan White extended his hit streak to 19 with a seventh inning single.
* Donnie Walton saw his multi-hit game streak end at five but still reached base twice with a single and walk.
* Lewis has reached base in nine consecutive plate appearances.
Up Next
The Travs continue their roadtrip with the first of a four game series in Midland. Left-hander Ricardo Sánchez (5-5, 3.95) makes the start against righty James Naile (5-4, 5.83). First pitch is set for 7:00 and the game will be broadcast on the Sports Animal 1250, the First Pitch App, TuneIn radio and milb.tv.