TL Frisco RoughRiders

Alexy, Henriquez Dominate in Victory over Sod Poodles

July 24, 2021 - Texas League (TL)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release


AMARILLO, Texas - The Frisco RoughRiders held on late for a 3-2 win over the Amarillo Sod Poodles on Saturday night from HODGETOWN.

The pitching was brilliant for the RoughRiders (43-28) with A.J. Alexy going 4.2 innings in his start, allowing just one run while striking out five and Ronny Henriquez (2-2) earned the win, ceding just one tally while striking out eight over his four frames.

The RoughRiders jumped out in front in the first on a two-run home run from Steele Walker. It was Walker's 10th of the season, tying a career best from 2019.

Amarillo (29-41) found the scoreboard in the fourth when Renae Martinez bashed a solo home run, making it 2-1.

The Sod Poodles then tied it at 2-2 in sixth when Ryder Jones slammed an RBI double.

In the eighth, Josh Jung gave the Riders the lead for good with an RBI single up the middle, scoring Matt Whatley, and putting Frisco up 3-2.

Blake Workman (1-3) took the loss for Amarillo, allowing the go-ahead run in the eighth.

The RoughRiders and Sod Poodles finish off the six-game set on Sunday, July 25th at 6:05 p.m. Frisco will turn to LHP Cole Ragans (0-0, 13.50) while Amarillo hands the ball to RHP Luis Frias (3-5, 3.70).

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