Clase Clutch and Gilliam Goes Deep Twice in Win
Box Score Wichita, KS—Jonatan Clase hit a go-ahead two-run triple in the third inning and Isiah Gilliam added a pair of home runs as the Arkansas Travelers breezed past the Wichita Wind Surge, 5-1 on Wednesday night. The three run scoring extra base hits backed a strong start from Shawn
Wichita, KS—Jonatan Clase hit a go-ahead two-run triple in the third inning and Isiah Gilliam added a pair of home runs as the Arkansas Travelers breezed past the Wichita Wind Surge, 5-1 on Wednesday night. The three run scoring extra base hits backed a strong start from Shawn Semple who allowed one run over a season high five innings and earned the win. Three relievers then combined for four shutout innings to close the game. Gilliam hit two home runs in a game for the first time this season and fifth in his career.
Moments That Mattered
* Clase’s triple came with two out in the third inning and went just over the first baseman.
* Gilliam threw out the potential tying run from right field at home plate to end the fourth inning.
Notable Travs Performances
* RF Isiah Gilliam: 2-4, 2 runs, 2 HR, 3 RBI
* RHP Shawn Semple: Win, 5 IP, 9 H, R, BB, 5 K
News and Notes
* The win combined with Tulsa’s loss drops the Travs magic number to 3 with four games remaining for each team in the first half.
* All 11 of Wichita’s hits were singles.
Up Next
The series continues on Thursday night with Ethan Lindow (0-3, 4.66) starting for Arkansas against David Festa (2-2, 5.09) for Wichita. First pitch is at 7:05 and the game will be broadcast on 106.7 Buz2, the Bally Live App, milb.tv and mlb.tv.