Arkansas Suffers Sweep To Open Season

Box Score

Midland, TX—The Midland RockHounds took down the Arkansas Travelers, 4-2 on Saturday night to finish off a sweep of the season opening three game series. Midland scored three times early to jump out on top. Lazaro Montes and Hunter Fitz-Gerald each had an extra base hit and a run batted to bring the Travs back within a run but that would be as close as they would get. Arkansas had only three runners past first base in the final five innings.

Moments That Mattered

* In the fourth, Montes doubled home a run on a lined shot to centerfield and Fitz-Gerald followed with a liner to center for an RBI triple that brought the Travs within a 3-2 score.

* An inning later Arkansas would put three runners on with a hit and two walks but left the bags full and never really threatened again over the final innings.

Notable Travs Performances

* LF Jared Sundstrom: 1-2, 2 BB, run, SB

* RHP Adam Leverett: 4 IP, H, R, BB, K, HR

News and Notes

* 20-year old Ryan Sloan made his Double-A debut as the starting pitcher and allowed three runs over four innings.

* Arkansas drew six walks but also struck out 14 times.

After two days off, the Travs return home to Dickey-Stephens Park for the home opener on Tuesday night against Wichita with RH Michael Morales (0-1, 9.00) making the start for Arkansas against RH Mike Paredes. First pitch is set for 6:05. There is a magnet schedule giveaway for the first 1,000 fans. The game will be broadcast on 106.7 FM Buz2, MLB.tv, the Bally Sports Live App and the Milb First Pitch App.