Davis Locks Down Cardinals in 4-2 Win
Published on July 5, 2018 under Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release
Frisco RoughRiders pitcher Tyler Davis
(Frisco RoughRiders)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Led by six shutout innings from starter Tyler Davis, the Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, defeated the Springfield Cardinals 4-2 Thursday at Hammons Field.
BIG MOMENTS
* Davis earned his first victory of the season, which required him to escape two bases-loaded jams.
* Anthony Gose entered in the ninth for his first-career save opportunity and, after allowing a run, escaped a bases-loaded jam himself with a double play to end the game.
* The Riders scored three of their four runs in the second inning, including another home run from Preston Beck.
KEY RIDERS PERFORMERS
* Tyler Davis: 6 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K (W)
* Anthony Gose: 1 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 0 K (S)
* Preston Beck: 3-for-4, HR, RBI, R
NEWS AND NOTES
* The Riders have won eight of their last nine games to maintain a share of first place in the second-half standings.
* Beck recorded his fourth-consecutive multi-hit game and the 10th in his last 17 games. With his 10th home run, he has taken the team lead in long balls.
* Josh Morgan extended his hitting streak to a season-long nine games with a single in the ninth.
WHAT'S NEXT
Riders at Springfield, Friday, 7:10 p.m.
Probables: RHP Edgar Arredondo (0-1, 3.38) vs. LHP Austin Warner (0-2, 10.13)
Video: MiLB.tv
Audio: RidersBaseball.com, TuneIn Radio, First Pitch App
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