Bradford, Offense Dominate Arkansas in Series Opener
August 19, 2021 - Texas League (TL)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release
FRISCO, Texas - The Frisco RoughRiders had plenty of offense to back their ninth shutout of the season in an 8-0 win over the Arkansas Travelers on Wednesday night from Riders Field.
Cody Bradford (1-0) was brilliant in his start for the RoughRiders (53-37), throwing a career-high seven innings while allowing just four hits and striking out nine. Juan Carlos Mejia and Grant Anderson both threw a scoreless inning apiece from the bullpen to complete the shutout. The Riders held the Travelers (48-43) to just five hits in the win.
On offense, Frisco scored three in the fourth on an RBI fielder's choice from Justin Foscue, a Blain Crim RBI double and an RBI single from Sam Huff.
Bubba Thompson then ripped an RBI double in the fifth to increase the lead to 4-0 before Crim bashed a solo shot in the sixth to move the lead to 5-0. Crim, who now has a 10-game hitting streak, hit his fourth home run for Frisco and his 24th on the season between Frisco and High-A Hickory.
In the bottom of the seventh, Jax Biggers hammered his second long ball of the year, a solo home run, to make it 6-0.
Both Miguel Aparicio and Jordan Procyshen then hit back-to-back RBI doubles to push the lead to 8-0.
Emerson Hancock (0-1) took the loss for Arkansas, ceding three runs over his four innings.
The Riders and Travelers will meet for a doubleheader on Thursday, August 19th with game one beginning at 4:05 p.m. RHP Noah Bremer (3-1, 4.18) will start for the RoughRiders in game one of the twin bill while Arkansas sends RHP Matt Brash (1-1, 2.42) to the mound. Neither team has announced a starter for game two.
Thursday is a busy day at Riders Field. It's Girl Power Night in addition to Truly Party at the Yard and Thirsty Thursday with drink specials for both games. For tickets and information on RoughRiders baseball, visit RidersBaseball.com or call 972.334.1993.
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