Locklear, Rodriguez Pace Travs Past Naturals
Box Score North Little Rock, AR—Tyler Locklear homered twice, driving in three runs and Alberto Rodriguez had three hits and four runs batted in as the Arkansas Travelers roared past the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, 10-6 in front of 6,388 on Saturday night at Dickey-Stephens Park. The Travs scored in five
North Little Rock, AR—Tyler Locklear homered twice, driving in three runs and Alberto Rodriguez had three hits and four runs batted in as the Arkansas Travelers roared past the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, 10-6 in front of 6,388 on Saturday night at Dickey-Stephens Park. The Travs scored in five of the eight innings they batted, capped by a three-run eighth inning after their lead had been cut to one. Locklear had three extra base hits with a double in addition to the two home runs. Cole Young had two hits including a home run and scored four times.
Moments That Mattered
* Rodriguez opened the scoring with a two-out, two-run hit in the first inning.
* After a five-run top of the eighth trimmed the Travs lead down to one, Arkansas answered with a three spot. Spencer Packard drew a bases loaded walk and then with two out, Rodriguez delivered another two-run single.
Notable Travs Performances
* SS Cole Young: 2-3, BB, 4 runs, 2B, HR, RBI
* 1B Tyler Locklear: 3-5, 2 runs, 2B, 2 HR, 3 RBI
* RF Alberto Rodriguez: 3-4, BB, run, 3B, 4 RBI
News and Notes
* Seven of the Travs 10 runs came with two out in an inning.
* Ben Williamson connected for his first Double-A hit, RBI and stolen base.
Up Next
The Travs go for a series win on Sunday afternoon with LHP Reid VanScoter (1-1, 3.72) making the start. It is Mad Mallards week and kids run the bases after the game on an Operation Military Appreciation and Family Sunday. First pitch is set for 1:35 pm. The game will also be broadcast on 106.7 Buz2, the Bally Live App, milb.tv and mlb.tv.