Tulsa, OK–The Arkansas Travelers could not overcome a strong start from Tulsa pitcher Patrick Copen in a 6-1. The Travs managed just six hits for the night, five off Copen who struck out 10 over 6.2 innings to earn the win. Tulsa hit three home runs in the first five innings to account for all but one of their runs. Boston Smith and Connor Charping both had two hits in the defeat with Smith driving in Arkansas’ lone run.
Moments That Mattered
* Arkansas had three runners in scoring position between the second and third innings (all with less than two out) but stranded all three on base.
* Joe Vetrano and Jake Gelof hit 2-run homers in the second and third innings to put Tulsa out to an early lead.
Notable Travs Performances
* C Boston Smith: 2-4, 2B, RBI
* DH Connor Charping: 2-4, 2B, SB
News and Notes
* Felnin Celesten had his hitting streak snapped at nine.
* Arkansas lost the season series to Tulsa, 14-10. That marks the first time the Drillers have bested the Travelers in a season series since 2017.
After a day off Monday, the Travs return home to open a six game series against the Springfield Cardinals on Tuesday night. RH Jason Ruffcorn (0-2, 5.62) starts for Arkansas against RH Yhoiker Fajardo (1-1, 3.48). It is Brews and Tunes at the Ballpark with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 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.