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Travs Hang Ten In Win

Five-run first propels Arkansas to win
(Mark Wagner)
August 27, 2022

North Little Rock, AR—The Arkansas Travelers scored five times in the bottom of the first inning to turn the game in their favor, going on to a 10-4 victory over the Tulsa Drillers on Friday night at Dickey-Stephens Park. The five run first included four walks and just three hits.

North Little Rock, AR—The Arkansas Travelers scored five times in the bottom of the first inning to turn the game in their favor, going on to a 10-4 victory over the Tulsa Drillers on Friday night at Dickey-Stephens Park. The five run first included four walks and just three hits. Tulsa would come back to close within a run in the third before the Travs pushed the lead back out. Starter Emerson Hancock and four relievers then combined for six scoreless innings to close out the win.

Moments That Mattered

* With the game tied in the bottom of the first, Tulsa took out their starter John Rooney and brought in Tanner Dodson with two out and the bases loaded. Jake Anchia greeted Dodson with a two-run single to put the Travs on top.

* Riley Unroe came up clutch with a two out, two-run double in the bottom of the third pushing the lead from one to three.

Notable Travs Performances

* CF Riley Unroe: 3-4, BB, 2 runs, 2B, 2 RBI

* 3B Kaden Polcovich: 2-4, 2 runs, 2B

News and Notes

* Arkansas has trailed in all four games in the series so far but have won three of the four.

* Jose Caballero played for the first time since June 12 after returning from the Injured List. He went 0-2 with two walks, two steals and two runs scored while playing shortstop.

Up Next

The Travs look to clinch the series on Saturday night with right-hander Stephen Kolek on the mound against righty Landon Knack. It is Teacher Appreciation Night, a Jarred Kelenic Bobblehead giveaway and kids run the bases. First pitch is set for 7:05. The game will also be broadcast on 93.3 The Fish, the First Pitch App and milb.tv.