NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Interstat) — Ryan Hawks struck out eight over five strong innings Thursday, leading the Arkansas Travelers to a 5-2 win over the Wichita WindSurge at Dickey-Stephens Park.

Hawks allowed one earned run on five hits to earn the win. Hunter Fitz-Gerald provided a key two-run single in the first inning to erase an early Wichita lead, finishing with three RBIs. Jimmy Kingsbury pitched two perfect innings for the save.

Wichita’s Garrett Spain hit a solo home run. Both teams are now 2-4. The series continues Friday. Time of game was 2:09 with 2,789 in attendance.