Dunshee's Quality Start Not Enough in Loss
Hitting with two strikes in the count is one of the most difficult ... and most overlooked ... elements of baseball. The Arkansas Travelers offered a two-strike "clinic" Saturday night in a 3-2 win over the RockHounds at Security Bank Ballpark.Trailing, 2-0, the Travelers tied the game in the fourth
Hitting with two strikes in the count is one of the most difficult ... and most overlooked ... elements of baseball. The Arkansas Travelers offered a two-strike "clinic" Saturday night in a 3-2 win over the RockHounds at Security Bank Ballpark.
Trailing, 2-0, the Travelers tied the game in the fourth on four singles and an RBI fielder's choice, with each of the four singles coming with two strikes on the count.
The game stayed tied until the top of the eighth when beau Amaral opened the inning with a single, again with two strikes in the count (2-2 in a seven-pitch at bat). With two on and one out, Curletta sent (reliever)
The 'Hounds got on the board in the first inning on
Notables
The league's top two run producers both added to their totals Saturday night. The 'Hounds' Seth Brown became the second player in the league to drive in 80 or more runs, with his two-run home run giving him 81 ribbies. He trails only the Travs' Joey Curletta, whose game-winning single pushed his league-leading total to 89 RBI
Despite taking the loss,
Two relievers were packing their bags Saturday. Arkansas' Matt Festa, the Texas League's top closer (18 saves in as many chances), has been recalled to the Major Leagues by the Seattle Mariners. It is Matt's second stint in the Show this season. The RockHounds'
I'm Not Tim Kurkjian Or Anything, Just Sayin' ...
Parker Dunshee allowed eight hits, all singles, over his seven-and-a-third innings the last six of those hits came in various two-strike counts.
Next Game
Sunday, August 19 vs. Arkansas Travelers
Security Bank Ballpark 2:00 p.m. (Gates open at 1:30)
Family Day
- Final of a three-game series and of a six-game homestand
- Radio: NewsTalk 550 with Bob Hards ... airtime 1:47 p.m.
Probable Starters
ARK: Ashton Goudeau (RH, 2-3, 3.34)
RH: