Drillers Take Opener in Tulsa

Julio Rodriguez goes 2-5 in Double-A debut

Julio Rodriguez had two hits including an RBI double in his Travs debut. (Tim Campbell)

June 29, 2021

Tulsa, OK—The Arkansas Travelers dropped the opener of their only series in Tulsa this season by a final score of 10-4. The game featured the Double-A and Travs debut for 20-year old outfielder Julio Rodriguez, one of baseball’s top prospects, who recorded two hits but not much else went right

Tulsa, OK—The Arkansas Travelers dropped the opener of their only series in Tulsa this season by a final score of 10-4. The game featured the Double-A and Travs debut for 20-year old outfielder Julio Rodriguez, one of baseball’s top prospects, who recorded two hits but not much else went right for the visitors. Carlos Rincon smacked a grand slam as part of a five-run third inning to give the Drillers an early lead they would not relinquish. Alejandro Requena lasted just 2.2 innings and took the loss.

Moments That Mattered

* Rincon’s slam went to the opposite field and came on an 0-2 pitch with two out.

* Arkansas tried to claw back but after they scored in the 5th and 6th innings, Tulsa answered in the bottom half each time.

Notable Travs Performances

* RF Julio Rodriguez: 2-5, 2B, RBI

* C Brian O’Keefe: 3-4, run, 2B, RBI

News and Notes

* O’Keefe’s three hits were his team leading 13th multi-hit game of the season.

* Coupled with Wichita’s loss at Amarillo, Tulsa moved back into 1st place in the division.

Up Next

The teams meet again on Wednesday night with right-hander Adam Hill (0-1, 5.53) getting the start against righty Bryan Brickhouse (1-1, 1.15). First pitch is set for 7:05 and the game will be broadcast on AM 920 the Sports Animal, the First Pitch App and milb.tv.