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Bats Come Alive in Win over Missions

August 3, 2018 - Texas League (TL1)
Midland RockHounds News Release


The RockHounds backed Brian Howard's third consecutive quality start with eight runs on 11 hits, adding up to 8-2 win in the opener of a four-game series Thursday night at Security Bank Ballpark.

Five of the 11 hits went for extra bases and three of them came in a three-run first inning. Eli White and Tyler Ramirez (RBI) led off with back-to-back doubles, with Seth Brown (single) and Nate Mondou (double) driving in the second and third runs of the frame.

Luis Barrera led off the second with a single and a stolen base, and scored on White's RBI single, pushing the lead to 4-0.

The 'Hounds doubled their advantage with a four-run fifth inning that included RBI hits from Skye Bolt (triple) and Barrera (double).

Howard took a shutout into the seventh before back-to-back leadoff singles from Austin Allen and Kyle Overstreet set the table for the Missions to get on the board. One run scored on a ground out, the other on a fielding error, meaning Howard allowed just one earned run. The 6-foot-9 right-hander is now 2-2 in seven starts since his promotion from (Advanced-A) Stockton and has lowered his ERA to an outstanding 2.36 (see below).

Notables

In his last three starts, Brian Howard has gone 20-and-two-thirds innings and has allowed four runs (two earned) on 11 hits and five walks. That's a 0.87 ERA and a 0.77 WHIP. The three starts have been against the league's top two clubs (two against the Corpus Christi Hooks, who hold the league's best mark).

Seth Brown (1-for-4, RBI) has hit in four straight games (6-for-16, .375) with three doubles and four RBI. In his last 13 games, Seth is hitting .327, with six doubles, one triple, two HR and 12 RBI. His ribbie in the first inning Thursday was his 71stm tying San Antonio's Ty France for second in the Texas League.

Luis Barrera (2-for-4, run, double, RBI SB) has hits in seven-of-his-last-eight games (.379) with two doubles, three triples four RBI and four stolen bases (five attempts). Luis has also now reached base safely in 14 straight games (.340) with three doubles, three triples, six RBI and seven stolen bases (eight attempts).

Eli White (2-for-4, run double, RBI) has hit in four straight games (8-for-19, .421) and has reached in 28-of-31 games, hitting .379 in that span (with a .459 on-base percentage).

Tyler Ramirez (1-for-2, two runs, double, RBI, two walks) has hit in three straight games (7-for-14) has reached base in 10 straight (13-38, .342) with 11 runs batted in.

Richie Martin (2-for-4, run, SB) has reached base in 14 straight games (.298) and is hitting .319 in his last 19.

Nate Mondou (2-for-4, run, double, RBI) has hits in nine-of-his-last-10 games (.317) with six RBI.

Since breaking out of an 0-for-22 slump, Skye Bolt (1-for-4, run, triple, RBI) has now hit in five straight games, going 7-for-19 (.368) with a double, triple and five RBI.

I'm Not Tim Kurkjian Or Anything, Just Sayin' ...

Richie Martin's steal of third (he then scored when the ball got away) was terrific ... Luis Barrera is a LOT of fun to watch ... and Nate Mondou's bunt up the third base line (right after Richie's thievery) was a Rembrandt.

Next Game

Friday, August 3 vs. San Antonio Missions

Security Bank Ballpark 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00)

Adult Jersey Night ... First 1,000 fans

- Second of a four-game series and fifth of a seven-game homestand

- Radio: NewsTalk 550 with Bob Hards ... airtime 6:47 p.m.

Probable Starters

SA: Jesse Scholtens (RH, 6-2, 3.03)

RH: Logan Shore (RH, 1-5, 4.98)

The Weekend at Security Bank Ballpark

Friday August 3 Adult Jersey Night

Saturday August 4 Postgame Fireworks

Sunday August 5 Family Day (2:00 first pitch)

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