A One-Eighty; SA Wins, 13-4
Published on August 11, 2021 under Texas League (TL)
Midland RockHounds News Release
One-eighty ... point / counterpoint ... punch / counter-punch ... mirror image ... or simply insert the cliché of your choice. In any terminology, the San Antonio Missions "returned the favor" Wednesday night, defeating the RockHounds, 13-4, at Momentum Bank Ballpark.
One night after being shut out by the 'Hounds, 15-0, San Antonio used an almost identical blueprint to even the series at a game apiece:
- Tuesday night, the RockHounds scored seven runs in the second inning
- Wednesday, the Missions scored six times in the second
- Tuesday, the 'Hounds pushed the lead to 10-0 after five innings
- Wednesday, the Missions led, 13-1, after five
- RockHounds starter Kyle Friedrichs (and two relievers) combined on a three-hit shutout in the opener
- Missions starter Adrian Martinez lowered his league-leading ERA to 2.34, allowing one run over six innings Wednesday
Agustin Ruiz went 3-for-5 with a double and a three-run home run. _Playing in just his second game since being promoted from (High-A) Fort Wayne, Ruiz drove in seven runs. _
Missions' leadoff hitter Esteury Ruiz also had a big night, reaching base in 4-of-5 plate appearances. He had a pair of doubles and a perfectly executed (RBI) bunt single, finishing the night with three runs scored and three RBI.
Kibbles & Bits
Jake Suddleson (14 games), Jhonny Santos (13), and Max Schuemann (seven) each extended his on-base streak. Schuemann reached base in 4-of-5 trips to the plate and stole his eighth base as a member of the RockHounds. It was his 42nd steal (in 44 attempts) overall for the season. Max, who joined the RockHounds July 13 from (High-A) Lansing (he had 34 steals with the Lugnuts) ranks among the top five "thieves" in Minor League Baseball.
Kyle McCann's two-run home run in the seventh inning was his seventh of the season and his second in as many games.
Next Game: Thursday, August 12
RockHounds vs. San Antonio Missions
Third of a six-game series and eighth of a 12-game homestand
Thirsty Thursday ... Half-price beverages!
First Pitch at 7:00
Probable Starters
SA Matt Waldron (RH, 0-3, 6.04)
RH Brady Feigl (RH, 6-7, 4.54)
Back at Rocky Town!
The RockHounds host the San Antonio Missions through Sunday (August 15) at Momentum Bank Ballpark.
Highlights include Matamoscas travel mugs (Friday, August 13), and Saturday night fireworks (August 14).
Saturday is also First Responders Night (presented by Oxy).
The Amarillo Sod Poodles come to town next week for a six-game series (August 17-22) at Momentum Bank Ballpark.
Texas League Stories from August 11, 2021
- Wichita Surges Past Drillers with 7 Homers - Tulsa Drillers
- Wichita Hammers Tulsa with 7 Home Runs in 10-5 Win - Wichita Wind Surge
- Thompson Leads Riders to Series-Opening Win in Springdale - Frisco RoughRiders
- A One-Eighty; SA Wins, 13-4 - Midland RockHounds
- Agustin Ruiz Drives in Seven Runs, Missions Blow out RockHounds 13-4 - San Antonio Missions
- Wind Surge to Host Part-Time Job Fair on August 17th - Wichita Wind Surge
- Homestand Highlights: August 11 - August 15 - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
- Cardinals Blow out Travelers, 9-0 - Springfield Cardinals
- Hooks Claim Slugfest for Fifth Straight Win - Corpus Christi Hooks
- Cardinals Shut out Travs, 9-0 - Arkansas Travelers
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