Travelers score five in eighth, rally past Cardinals

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Interstat) — Boston Smith had three hits and three RBIs as the Arkansas Travelers rallied past the Springfield Cardinals 10-7 on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Double-A Texas League action at Hammons Field. Arkansas trailed early before scoring four runs in the third, one in the fifth and five in the eighth. Springfield scored two in the first, four in the second and one in the third. Lucas Kelly earned the win with two scoreless innings and three strikeouts. Nate Dohm threw two scoreless innings for Springfield. Jesús Báez and Jack Gurevitch homered, and Ian Petrutz drove in three for Springfield. Josh Hood homered and drove in two for Arkansas. Michael Watson took the loss. Arkansas improved to 71-64, and Springfield fell to 76-58. The afternoon game drew 4,005 fans and lasted 2 hours, 46 minutes. Arkansas pitchers combined for 20 strikes, 44 balls and 20 balls in play, while Springfield pitchers had 20 strikes, 55 balls and 20 balls in play.