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Biggest scoring night of year ends seven game slide

Spencer Packard had four hits and the Travs got to celebrate a win. (Mark Wagner)

August 10, 2023

Box Score Midland, TX—The Arkansas Travelers scored a season high in runs and snapped a seven game losing streak in a 17-10 win over the Midland RockHounds on Wednesday night. The Travs hit four home runs with Robert Perez, Jr. getting it started with a three-run blast in the opening

Box Score

Midland, TX—The Arkansas Travelers scored a season high in runs and snapped a seven game losing streak in a 17-10 win over the Midland RockHounds on Wednesday night. The Travs hit four home runs with Robert Perez, Jr. getting it started with a three-run blast in the opening inning. Isiah Gilliam followed with a grand slam in the second inning and the rout was on. Spencer Packard led the offense going 4-5 with a walk and a solo homer, scoring three runs and driving in three.

Moments That Mattered

* Perez hit a 461 foot three-run homer to left field in the opening inning putting the Travs out to an early lead.

* Gilliam’s grand slam pushed the lead out to nine and ended the night for RockHounds starter Blake Beers who was charged with 10 runs over 1.1 innings.

Notable Travs Performances

* DH Spencer Packard: 4-5, BB, 3 runs, HR, 3 RBI

* LF Isiah Gilliam: 2-4, BB, 2 runs, HR, 4 RBI

News and Notes

* Packard extended his hitting streak to 11, matching a Travs season high.

* Gilliam’s homer was his 19th of the season, a new career high.

Up Next

The series continues Thursday night with Shawn Semple (2-4, 5.19) starting for Arkansas against Jack Perkins (0-0, 6.38) for Midland. First pitch is set for 6:30. The game will be broadcast on 106.7 Buz2, the Bally Live App, milb.tv and mlb.tv.