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Midland RockHounds Defeat Arkansas Travelers in Opening Game
The Arkansas Travelers Baseball Club opened their 2026 season on April 2 in Midland, falling to the Midland RockHounds 5–1 at Momentum Bank Ballpark. The RockHounds scored in each of the first two innings, then extended their lead with a three-run fourth inning. Brayan Buelvas launched a solo home run, while Joshua Kuroda‑Grauer added an RBI double and later scored on a wild pitch to give Midland a 4–1 edge. Blaze Pontes earned the win in relief, and Michael Morales took the loss for the Travelers. The teams will meet again in the second game of the series on Friday evening.