Travs Shutout By Riders

Arkansas was outhit by Frisco 12 to four.

(Mark Wagner)

July 9, 2021

North Little Rock, AR—The Frisco RoughRiders handed the Arkansas Travelers their fourth shutout loss of the season, 8-0 on Thursday night at Dickey-Stephens Park. Frisco got to Travs starter Brandon Williamson for multiple runs in the third, fourth and fifth innings, knocking him for seven runs total in his home

North Little Rock, AR—The Frisco RoughRiders handed the Arkansas Travelers their fourth shutout loss of the season, 8-0 on Thursday night at Dickey-Stephens Park. Frisco got to Travs starter Brandon Williamson for multiple runs in the third, fourth and fifth innings, knocking him for seven runs total in his home debut. Meanwhile, four Riders pitchers struck out a dozen Travs and scattered four hits.

Moments That Mattered

* Bubba Thompson blasted a two-run homer in the fourth, doubling Frisco’s lead.

* Arkansas missed their best scoring chance in the bottom of the fourth when they had two on with one out but consecutive strikeouts ended the threat.

Notable Travs Performances

* C Josh Morgan: 2-4, 2B

* RHP Michael Stryffeler: IP, BB, 3 K

News and Notes

* The Travs offense was shutout for the second time in the last four games (also July 4).

* All nine Frisco hitters reached base safely at least twice.

Up Next

The Travs look to bounce back on Friday night with right-hander Penn Murfee (4-2, 4.37) on the mound against righty Hans Crouse (1-1, 3.48). First pitch is set for 7:10 with a baseball giveaway when gates open and fireworks afterwards. The game will also be broadcast on AM 920 the Sports Animal, the First Pitch App and milb.tv.