Travs Dominate Naturals in Series Opener

Scheiner homers, pitching staff strikes out 15

Jake Scheiner hits a three-run home run in the first inning. (Mark Wagner)

August 9, 2022

North Little Rock, AR—Emerson Hancock and four relievers combined for 15 strikeouts against just one walk and the Arkansas Travelers rolled to an 8-1 win over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals in the series opener on Tuesday night at Dickey-Stephens Park. Jake Scheiner blasted a three-run homer as part of a

North Little Rock, AR—Emerson Hancock and four relievers combined for 15 strikeouts against just one walk and the Arkansas Travelers rolled to an 8-1 win over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals in the series opener on Tuesday night at Dickey-Stephens Park. Jake Scheiner blasted a three-run homer as part of a four run first inning and then the offense added four more runs in the third inning. Hancock struck out six over five innings of work and then each of four relievers threw a scoreless frame with at least two strikeouts. Scott Boches finished the night by striking out the side in order.

Moments That Mattered

* The first five hitters of the game all reached base highlighted by Scheiner’s 3-run shot off the foul pole in right.

* Patrick Frick crushed a two-run triple in the third inning, his second extra base hit of the night.

Notable Travs Performances

* 1B Matt Scheffler: 1-1, 3 BB, run

* SS Patrick Frick: 2-4, run, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI

* RHP Emerson Hancock: Win, 5 IP, 4 H, UER, 6 K

News and Notes

* Scheiner extended his hit streak to 11 with his home run.

* Arkansas improved to 22-6 when scoring first at home.

Up Next

Game two of the series is Wednesday night with right-hander Stephen Kolek (4-10, 5.63) on the mound against righty Jon Bowlan (0-1, 9.82). It is another Back to School Night and the Dog Days of Summer. First pitch is set for 6:35. The game will also be broadcast on 93.3 The Fish, the First Pitch App and milb.tv.