Pine Bluff native Tink Hence returned to his home state and played the role of spoiler as the Springfield Cardinals knocked off Arkansas Travelers 6-1 in the season-opener for both teams Friday night in front of an announced crowd of 6,579 at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock.
A dramatic comeback effort by the Arkansas Travelers fell short in a 6-4 loss to the Springfield Cardinals in Game 2 of the Texas League North Divisional Series on Thursday night before an announced crowd of 5,270 at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little.