Larsen Homers but Travs Fall
North Little Rock, AR—Jack Cushing dealt six innings of one-run ball to lead the Midland RockHounds to a 5-1 victory over the Arkansas Travelers on Saturday night. Midland’s first two hits of the night both drove in runs with the second putting them in front for good. The Travelers’ offense
North Little Rock, AR—Jack Cushing dealt six innings of one-run ball to lead the Midland RockHounds to a 5-1 victory over the Arkansas Travelers on Saturday night. Midland’s first two hits of the night both drove in runs with the second putting them in front for good. The Travelers’ offense managed seven hits but went 0 of 6 with runners in scoring position.
Moments That Mattered
* Jack Larsen got the Travs their only run of the night on a solo home run in the third inning, tying the score at the time.
* Midland went right back in front in the fourth when Brett Harris hit a two-run double making the Travs pay for a hit batter and a walk.
Notable Travs Performances
* SS Riley Unroe: 2-4, 3B
* RHP Dayeison Arias: 2 IP, 2 K
News and Notes
* Larsen homered for the first time since June 26.
* Kaden Polcovich made his first start of the season at third base.
Up Next
Arkansas goes for a series win on Sunday afternoon with right-hander Bryce Miller (0-0, 2.45) getting the start against lefty David Leal (3-4, 4.84). It is a Family Sunday and Military Appreciation Day with first pitch at 1:35. The game will also be broadcast on 93.3 The Fish, the First Pitch App and milb.tv.