Siani Bangs Four Hits in Saturday Tilt
Box Score North Little Rock, AR– Sammy Siani had a four hit night including a home run but the Arkansas Travelers fell 10-3 to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on Saturday night. Four Naturals relievers combined for six scoreless innings keeping the Travs from rallying. Siani hit an early two-run homer
North Little Rock, AR– Sammy Siani had a four hit night including a home run but the Arkansas Travelers fell 10-3 to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on Saturday night. Four Naturals relievers combined for six scoreless innings keeping the Travs from rallying. Siani hit an early two-run homer to tie the game before the Naturals pulled away. Ryan Sloan took the loss while giving up four runs over 4.2 innings while striking out seven.
Moments That Mattered
* Siani’s homer in the second inning tied the score. It was a lined shot to right that just cleared the fence.
* A four-run sixth inning for the Naturals put the Travs in a hole to big to dig out of.
Notable Travs Performances
* RF Sammy Siani: 4-4, run, HR, 2 RBI
* RHP Lucas Kelly: 2.1 IP, H, 5 K
News and Notes
* Siani’s four hits tied a career high.
The series concludes on Sunday night with RH Jason Ruffcorn (0-3, 5.26) starting for Arkansas against RH Felix Arronde (5-6, 6.07). It is the final home game of the season, a Family Sunday, Operation: Military Appreciation and there are postgame fireworks. First pitch is set for 6:05 p.m. The game will also be broadcast on 106.7 FM Buz2, MLB.tv, the Bally Sports Live App and the Milb First Pitch App.