Travs Rally for Win Over Naturals
Box Score North Little Rock, AR—Jake Anchia hit a go-ahead two-run triple as part of five-run sixth inning as the Arkansas Travelers rallied for a 7-4 win over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on Friday night. The Travs came from behind twice in the game to even the series at two
North Little Rock, AR—Jake Anchia hit a go-ahead two-run triple as part of five-run sixth inning as the Arkansas Travelers rallied for a 7-4 win over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on Friday night. The Travs came from behind twice in the game to even the series at two apiece. Leo Rivas went a perfect 4-4 at the plate and stole two bases. Kyle Tyler threw a strong five innings surrendering just one run. Travis Kuhn pitched the final two innings to secure the save.
Moments That Mattered
* Spencer Packard ripped a two-out, two-run single to put the Travs on top in the third inning.
* Josh Morgan delivered a two strike hit to drive in a pair and tie the game in the sixth inning.
Notable Travs Performances
* SS Leo Rivas: 4-4, run, RBI, 2 SB
* RHP Kyle Tyler: 5 IP, 5 H, R, 3 BB, 2 K
News and Notes
* The four hits for Rivas matched a Travs season high (third time it has been accomplished).
* Anchia’s triple was just the second of his professional career.
Up Next
The series continues on Saturday night with Shawn Semple (2-3, 5.40) pitching for Arkansas against Drew Parrish (1-2, 6.38) for NW Arkansas. It is a Nickelodeon Blue’s Clues and You Night and kids run the bases after the game. First pitch set for 7:05. The game will also be broadcast on 106.7 Buz2, the Bally Live App, milb.tv and mlb.tv.