Frisco Falls to RockHounds' 14 Runs
July 16, 2022 - Texas League (TL)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release
FRISCO, Texas - Despite holding a 2-1 lead into the fifth inning, the Frisco RoughRiders fell to the Midland RockHounds at Riders Field on Saturday, 14-2. Frisco right fielder Kellen Strahm knocked his fifth home run of the year in the Saturday loss to extend his on-base streak to 31 games. Midland plated 13 runs between the fifth through the seventh innings for the difference.
Frisco starter Avery Weems (1-5) only allowed a solo home run through four innings and struck out two batters to begin the top of the fifth before allowing another solo homer. The next three RockHounds hitters would reach to set up a grand slam for catcher Kyle McCann to give Midland a 6-2 lead.
Midland lefty starter David Leal (3-4) struck out four batters and walked none in his seven-inning start, giving up just two runs on five hits.
Frisco reliever Marc Church led the bullpen effort with four strikeouts in the final two innings. Since his promotion to Frisco on June 30th, Church has yet to allow an earned run behind six strikeouts and one walk.
Aside Strahm's 2-for-4 night, designated hitter Sandro Fabian finished 3-for-4 with an RBI for his second consecutive three-hit game.
After Midland tallied their first run in the top of the second inning, Fabian evened Saturday's score to 1-1 with a two-out single to plate Strahm from second in the bottom of the second. The RoughRiders took their only lead on Strahm's home run in the bottom of the fourth to hold a 2-1 advantage.
Midland erased the deficit with five runs in the top of the fifth, and four in each the seventh and eighth innings to end Saturday's action, 14-2.
The series continues Sunday evening with a 6:05 p.m. first pitch time, as Midland LHP Ty Damron makes his first appearance of the season. Frisco's starting pitcher is still yet to be determined.
Sunday, July 17th is also Marvel Super Hero Night, presented by Buckner International with a character appearance from Thor! For tickets and more information about the Frisco RoughRiders, visit RidersBaseball.com or call 972.731.9200.
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