RockHounds Romp Past Arkansas

North Little Rock, AR—The Midland RockHounds rode a strong start from Joey Estes and consecutive fifth inning home runs to a 9-2 win over the Arkansas Travelers on Wednesday night. RockHounds starter Joey Estes allowed just a run over five innings with seven strikeouts and earned the win. Greg Deichmann hit a grand slam and Jeremy Eierman followed with a solo shot as part of a six-run fifth inning. Logan Warmoth led the Travs offense with a three hit night including a homer.

Moments That Mattered

* Midland scored single runs in the second, third and fourth innings. Arkansas missed chances early leaving two runners on base in each of the opening three frames.

* A hit, an error and a walk loaded the bases opening the fifth setting the stage for Deichmann’s grand slam.

Notable Travs Performances

* SS Logan Warmoth: 3-4, run, HR, RBI

* 1B Robbie Tenerowicz: 2-3, run

News and Notes

* The seven run margin marked the second largest defeat of the year for the Travs.

* Prior to the game, LHP Ben Onyshko was reinstated from the Development List and RHP Dayeison Arias was placed on the Injured List.

Up Next

The series continues on Thursday night with Juan Mercedes (1-1, 5.64) starting for Arkansas against Ryan Cusick (3-1, 2.13) for Midland. It is a $3 Thursday with first pitch at 6:35. The game will also be broadcast on 106.7 Buz2, the Bally Live App, milb.tv and mlb.tv.