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A River (Stevens) Runs Through It

June 17, 2016 - Texas League (TL1)
Midland RockHounds News Release


To use a golf metaphor (it is, after all, US Open weekend), the San Antonio Missions "posted a score" early and let the field (that would be the RockHounds) chase it. The 'Hounds had plenty of scoring opportunities, but could not break through, and the "leader in the clubhouse" prevailed, 4-2. The Missions broke a six-game losing streak in the process and evened the five-game series at a game apiece.

River Stevens hit a two-run home run in the second inning, and that swing would stand up as the difference. After Nick Schulz opened the top of the second with a double into the left field corner, Stevens ripped a 2-0 pitch from RockHounds starter James Naile into the right field bullpen. While it was a "short porch" home run, Stevens' drive was a laser, hitting the main wall behind the 'Hounds bullpen.

San Antonio added two more runs in the third on two-out RBI hits from Jose Rondon (single) and Nick Torres (double).

The RockHounds got on the board when J. P. Sportman doubled, stole third and scored on a wild pitch. There were still two men on base, but both were stranded at the end of the inning, and that would be a familiar theme for the night. While the 'Hounds out-hit San Antonio, 12-8, they also left 10 men on base and bounced into a pair of double plays.

The Missions also helped their own cause with several outstanding defensive efforts, none better than Taylor Lindsey's remarkable diving catch at first base on a line shot off Andy Paz's bat. The airborne grab denied a run (with a man at third and two out) and also ended the inning.

Four San Antonio relievers back starter Aaron Northcraft, with Jason Jester slamming the door in the ninth. The former Texas A&M star, who earned his eighth save in nine chances (he has saved eight of San Antonio's 20 wins), was named this week to the Texas League All-Star Game.

The RockHounds

... are 31-34 (15-15 at Security Bank Ballpark and 16-19 on the road) ... are 1-1 through the first two games of their 13-game, 12-day homestand ... are now 6-7 versus San Antonio (2-5 at Nelson Wolff Stadium and 4-2 at Security Bank Ballpark ... are 19-22 versus the South.

... continue their 12-day stay at Security Bank Ballpark with a doubleheader against the San Antonio Missions on Friday at 5:00 p.m. (as the clubs will play two seven-inning games as they make up a game rained out in San Antonio on May 15). Friday is also Kids Jersey Night - - the first 1,000 kids will receive a free RockHounds jersey with their paid admission. Gates open at 4:30 p.m.

Kibbles & Bits

CONGRATULATIONS ... to the Corpus Christi Hooks, who clinched the Texas League South Division first half pennant with a 2-0 win the nightcap of a doubleheader at Frisco on Thursday night. The Hooks were 14-15 on May 8 and, at one point, trailed Frisco by seven full games in the race. Since then Corpus Christi has gone 29-8 in their last 37 games are 43-23 for the season.

- Tyler Marincov (2-for-3, walk, run) is now 8-for-11 in a four-game hitting streak and is hitting .367 (18-for-49) in his last 12 games (with 15 RBI).

- Viosergy Rosa (1-for-4, walk) has reached base in seven straight games (11-for-24, .458 with a .575 OBP) and is hitting .345 in his last 17 games.

- Beau Taylor (2-for-4) has hit in five straight games (9-for-20, .450) and is hitting .33 (15-for-45) in his last 13 games.

- Brett Vertigan (3-for-5) has hit in four straight games (6-for-14, .429) and has reached base in eight straight (8-for-24, .333 with a .500 OBP).

- Franklin Barreto (2-for-4) has hit in three straight games (4-for-9, .444) and has reached base in seven straight (7-for-22, .318 with a .444 OBP).

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