TL1 Frisco RoughRiders

Four-Run Fourth Carries Riders Back to Win Column

Published on July 29, 2016 under Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release


FRISCO, TEXAS - Behind a four-run fourth inning, the Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, knocked off the visiting San Antonio Missions 4-3 Thursday night at Dr Pepper Ballpark.

Trailing 2-0 entering the fourth inning, the RoughRiders got to starter Dinelson Lamet (3-5). The Riders scored their first run on an RBI single from Ronald Guzman. Frisco (52-51 overall, 14-20 second half) tied the game on an RBI double from Alexeis Bell, who went 1-for-4 in his Riders debut after joining the squad earlier in the day. The RoughRiders plated their final two runs on a fielding error by Missions first baseman Chase Jensen to take a 4-2 lead.

San Antonio (39-65, 17-17) scored a run in the first inning and another in the second to take a quick lead against starter Victor Payano (7-6). After falling behind in the fourth, the Missions pulled within a run on a bunt single from Nelson Ward. Ward, however, was cut down at the plate later in the inning to keep the Riders in front.

Joe Filomeno worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the sixth to keep the Riders ahead. He and Luke Jackson kept the Riders in front before John Fasola came on to close things out. The righty walked Ward, who reached third base with one out, but Fasola struck out the final two men he faced to seal his fifth save and the victory.

The RoughRiders continue their series against the Missions Friday night at 7:05 p.m. at Dr Pepper Ballpark. Fans can watch the game on MiLB.tv (subscription required), and live coverage can be heard on the Frisco RoughRiders Radio Network, on the TuneIn Radio App, and the MiLB First Pitch App beginning with the Dr Pepper Pregame Show at 6:30 p.m.

Friday features Ghostbusters Tribute Night, as the RoughRiders will wear Ghostbusters-inspired uniforms. The jerseys will be auctioned off during the game with proceeds benefiting the Pinky Swear Foundation. Fans will also have a chance to meet Ernie Hudson, one of the film's stars, between the third and eighth innings in the State Fairway. The DFW Ghostbusters Club will also be part of Friday's festivities, and there will be real-life versions of the film's Ecto cars at the ballpark, in addition to slime for kids to enjoy.

Tickets for Friday's game and other remaining home games on the seven-game homestand are available online at RidersBaseball.com, via email at info@ridersbaseball.com, over the phone at (972) 731-9200, or in-person at the RoughRiders box office.

About the Frisco RoughRiders

The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play their games at beautiful Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A franchises in attendance in each of the last 11 seasons (2005-2015). In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg and Scott Sonju. The new ownership group, together with the city of Frisco, has spearheaded numerous major franchise improvements over the past two seasons, investing over $7 million in wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including the new state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, InTouch Grille, Riders Outpost Team Store, and the newest and biggest creation, the 174-foot Choctaw Lazy River. The improvements made prior to the 2015 season earned the Riders and the City of Frisco "Best Ballpark Renovation" of 2015 by Ballpark Digest. More than 130 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball, including All-Stars Chris Davis, Elvis Andrus, Adrian Gonzalez, Ian Kinsler, Nelson Cruz, and C.J. Wilson as well as current Rangers stars Derek Holland, Rougned Odor, and Mitch Moreland. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders and Dr Pepper Ballpark, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact Nathan Barnett at (972) 334-1976 or via e-mail at Nathan@RidersBaseball.com.

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