Rizzo Raises Travs Over Riders

Joe Rizzo had three hits and drove in the Travs first four runs.

Joe Rizzo hit his eighth home run of the season on Wednesday night. (Mark Wagner)

July 8, 2021

North Little Rock, AR—Joe Rizzo had three hits including a home run and drove in four runs as the Arkansas Travelers defeated the Frisco RoughRiders for a second straight night, 5-1. Rizzo drove in the Travs first four runs of the night after they trailed early. Adam Hill battled through

North Little Rock, AR—Joe Rizzo had three hits including a home run and drove in four runs as the Arkansas Travelers defeated the Frisco RoughRiders for a second straight night, 5-1. Rizzo drove in the Travs first four runs of the night after they trailed early. Adam Hill battled through five innings allowing just one run while striking out eight to win for the second straight start. Jack Anderson, Collin Kober (2 IP) and Ray Kerr provided scoreless relief to close the game out.

Moments That Mattered

* Trailing in the third inning, Joe Rizzo hit a ball just foul along the left field line then lined the next pitch over the wall in right field for a game tying home run.

* After a walk and error put two in scoring position in the fourth, Rizzo delivered again with a lined shot to center scoring both runners and putting the Travs on top.

Notable Travs Performances

* RF Julio Rodriguez: 2-3, BB, run, 2B

* 3B Joe Rizzo: 3-4, run, HR, 4 RBI

News and Notes

* Rizzo’s homer was his first since June 27.

* Arkansas is now 6-3 in games started by Adam Hill.

Up Next

The series continues on Thursday night with left-hander Brandon Williamson (0-1, 3.60) making his home debut for the Travs against a yet to be announced starter for the Riders. It is Thirsty Thursday at the ballpark and the game will also be broadcast on AM 920 the Sports Animal, the First Pitch App and milb.tv.

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