Day: Friday
Date: July 12
Opponent: Texarkana Rhinos
Location: George Dobson Field, Texarkana, Tx
Weather: Clear, 86 degrees
Final Score: Rhinos 9
TimberHogs 22
W-L: Rhinos 17-23 (5th)
TimberHogs 19-22 (4th)
Summary
● The TimberHogs faced the Texarkana Rhinos in the second game of their series tonight.
● Zach Martinez got the start for the ‘Hogs and tallied six strikeouts in three innings of work.
● The Rhinos got off to an early lead, scoring three runs in the first inning.
● The TimberHogs responded by plating three of their own in the second. Tyler Martin hit a solo
homerun. The ‘Hogs loaded up the bases, and the Rhinos’ pitcher walked in one. Juan Murillo
scored on a passed ball.
● The ‘Hogs extended their lead in the top of the third to 8-3. Gabe Flores hit a two-run homerun
over the centerfield fence. Murillo and Lukas Hinze followed with back to back doubles, plating
two more. Hinze then scored off an error.
● The Rhinos recaptured the lead in the fourth when they scored three runs.
● Taven Hathaway got the win for the ‘Hogs, striking out nine and allowing no runs.
● Cermodrick Bland singled to center field, bringing one in to tie the game for the ‘Hogs.
● The TimberHogs had a big seventh inning, plating eight runs. The ‘Hogs loaded up the bases,
and the Rhinos walked in one run. Nathan Owens singled to right field, scoring Murillo. A
double from Martin scored two. Noah Paddie doubled to center field, driving in two more. AJ
Smith scored off a failed pickoff attempt. Murillo got his second double of the night, plating
another.
● Alton Gatson and Owens both scored on wild pitches in the eighth. The Rhinos walked in three
more runs.
● The TimberHogs will play the Rhinos again tomorrow night in Texarkana.
Next Game: Saturday, July 13th in Texarkana at 7:05 p.m..
For More Information Please Contact:
Brooke Grissom
brooke@timberhogsbaseball.com
(903) 563-5508
