Ho, Ho, Ho; Travs wins at Christmas in July

July 20, 2024 – Texas League (TL)
Press Release from Arkansas Travelers

North Little Rock, AR – Brock Rodden hit a three-run home run and also tripled and RJ Schreck had two extra base hits as the Arkansas Travelers swept the San Antonio Missions 8-5 on Saturday night at Dickey-Stephens Park before a crowd of 9,017. Six of the Travs’ 11 hits went to extra base, including two triples and the home run. Juan Mercedes went 5.2 innings to earn his fourth win of the season and first in more than a month. Peyton Alford pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn his fifth save. Ben Williamson and Alberto Rodriguez each had two hits to go along with Rodden and Schreck.

Moments that mattered

* Rodden’s home run followed a double and a walk early in the second inning to give the Travs a lead they would never relinquish.

* San Antonio cut the Travs lead from six runs to three in the eighth inning to tie the game, but Kyle Hill struckout the batter to end the inning and the threat.

Notable Travs performances

* LF RJ Schreck: 2-4, 2 runs, 2B, 3B, RBI

* 2B Brock Rodden: 2-4, 2 points, 3B, HR, 3 RBI

* RHP Juan Mercedes: Win, 5.2 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 5 K

News and Notes

* Rodden hit four home runs in his first 19 games for Arkansas.

* Arkansas won the series and the season series against San Antonio with the win.

* The Travs wore special ‘tacky sweater’ jerseys as part of the Christmas in July celebration.

Next one

The Travs are looking for a series sweep on Sunday with RHP Michael Morales (0-1, 8.44) starting against RHP Jared Kollar (9-3, 3.03). It’s a Family Sunday, Operation: Military Appreciation, and kids will run the bases after the game. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35. The game will also be televised on 106.7 Buz2, the Bally Live App, milb.tv and mlb.tv.

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