Davis Shuts Down Hooks to Clinch Series
Published on July 19, 2018 under Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release
Frisco RoughRiders pitcher Tyler Davis
(Frisco RoughRiders)
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - Tyler Davis tossed 4 2/3 innings of scoreless relief to lead the Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, to a 4-1 win over the Corpus Christi Hooks Wednesday at Whataburger Field.
BIG MOMENTS
* Davis entered after three scoreless innings from starter Brett Martin and allowed just four hits - all singles - while striking out four to earn his second win of the season.
* Martin escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the third to preserve a 1-0 lead.
* Eliezer Alvarez hit a solo homer on the second pitch of the game to stake an early advantage for the Riders.
KEY RIDERS PERFORMERS
* Tyler Davis: 4 2/3 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K (W)
* Brett Martin: 3 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
* Destin Hood: 2-for-4, 2B, RBI
NEWS AND NOTES
* The Riders won their first series at Corpus Christi since July 2016.
* Destin Hood drove in seven runs in the final three games of the series.
* Michael O'Neill went 8-for-14 in the four-game set at Corpus Christi after entering 4-for-his-previous-40.
* Eight of Alvarez's last 10 hits are for extra bases (three doubles, three triples, two home runs).
WHAT'S NEXT
Riders vs. San Antonio, Thursday, 7:05 p.m.
Probables: RHP Edgar Arredondo (0-1, 4.91) vs. RHP Chris Paddack (1-1, 2.25)
Tickets: Click here
TV: Fox Sports Southwest, MiLB.tv
Audio: RidersBaseball.com, TuneIn Radio, First Pitch App
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