TL1 Frisco RoughRiders

Guzman Homers, But Riders Edged by Hounds in Extras

Published on June 22, 2016 under Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release


MIDLAND, TEXAS - The Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, played their second extra-inning game of a four-game series in Midland, but ultimately fell 2-1 to the RockHounds in 10 innings Wednesday night at Security Bank Ballpark.

The Riders (1-1 second half, 39-32 overall) scored their lone run on Ronald Guzman's solo home run to left field in the top of the fourth. Guzman has the second-highest total on the team with 10 home runs, all solo shots.

With the game tied 1-1 in the bottom of the 10th, Midland (1-1, 34-38) loaded the bases with a trio of walks against Ryne Slack (2-3) with no outs. Jason Richman entered the game and recorded the first out, but issued a four-pitch walk to Josh Rodriguez that allowed Brett Vertigan to score the winning run.

For the first time in six starts as a RoughRider, Yohander Mendez did not make it through five frames. The southpaw departed the game after 4 2/3 innings, after giving up the tying run on Viosergy Rosa's two-out RBI single. He allowed the one on five hits in a no-decision. David Perez and John Fasola combined to keep Midland off the board through the ninth and force extra innings.

The RoughRiders begin a four-game home series Thursday at 7:05 p.m. against the Corpus Christi Hooks. Righty Luis Ortiz (1-3, 3.04 ERA) is scheduled to start for Frisco against Kyle Smith (1-5, 5.89 ERA). Fans can watch the game on MiLB.tv (subscription required) or listen to the action on the Frisco RoughRiders Radio Network , the TuneIn Radio App, and the MiLB First Pitch App. Dr Pepper Pregame Show coverage begins at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday night is the second-ever Thursday Night Pool Party. By purchasing a Thursday Night Pool Party ticket for just $39, fans can float the Choctaw Lazy River while enjoying live pre-game music and complimentary hot dogs, brats, chips, and Dr Pepper products. It is also a Thirsty Thursday, featuring $1 domestic draft beers, $2 craft and import beers, $2 Palm Breeze, and $1 Dr Pepper products from 6-8 p.m. The homestand also includes Salute to Top Gun Night on Friday and a Joey Gallo "BIG STICK" bobblehead giveaway on Saturday. Tickets for the upcoming homestand and all other games this season are available now online at RidersBaseball.com , via email at info@ridersbaseball.com (mailto:info@ridersbaseball.com) , over the phone at (972) 731-9200, or in-person at the RoughRiders box office .

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