Win Streak Halted in Series Finale
Box Score North Little Rock, AR—Tulsa snapped the Arkansas Travelers winning streak at six with a 4-3 decision on Sunday afternoon at Dickey-Stephens Park. After the Travs jumped to an early two-run lead, Tulsa scored in the fourth and then took control with three runs in the sixth inning. Orlando
North Little Rock, AR—Tulsa snapped the Arkansas Travelers winning streak at six with a 4-3 decision on Sunday afternoon at Dickey-Stephens Park. After the Travs jumped to an early two-run lead, Tulsa scored in the fourth and then took control with three runs in the sixth inning. Orlando Ortiz-Mayr worked five innings out of the Drillers bullpen to earn the win. Lucas Wepf pitched the ninth to earn a save. Arkansas produced only four baserunners over the final six innings of the game.
Moments That Mattered
* Tulsa loaded the bases to open the sixth on three straight singles. A ground ball double play tied the game and then a wild pitch brought in the go-ahead run.
* Arkansas responded in the bottom of the sixth with a double by Jake Anchia. Victor Labrada followed with an RBI single but the Travs never put another runner past first base.
Notable Travs Performances
* CF Blake Rambusch: 1-3, BB, RBI
* RHP Travis Kuhn: 2 IP, BB, 3 K
News and Notes
* The Travs won nine of 12 games on the just completed two week homestand.
* The game was delayed 31 minutes at the start due to threat of weather.
* Andrew Miller was activated off the Development List with Alberto Rodriguez going on the Injured List.
Up Next
After a day off Monday, the Travs open a six game series at Wichita on Tuesday night. RHP Juan Mercedes (6-4, 2.84) is the scheduled starter. First pitch is set for 7:05. The game will also be broadcast on 106.7 Buz2, the Bally Live App, milb.tv and mlb.tv.