Hernandez Breaks out in Win over Tulsa
July 1, 2018 - Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release
Frisco RoughRiders pitcher Jonathan Hernandez
(Frisco RoughRiders)
FRISCO, Texas - Rangers 13th-rated prospect Jonathan Hernandez turned in his best start for the Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, who routed the Tulsa Drillers 9-5 in Sunday's series opener at Dr Pepper Ballpark.
BIG MOMENTS
* Hernandez worked 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on three hits, while striking out six to earn his first win in Double-A.
* Already leading 4-0 after two innings, the Riders blew the game open with a five-run sixth inning.
* Rehabbing catcher Carlos Perez caught all nine innings and went 1-for-4 with an RBI double.
KEY RIDERS PERFORMERS
* Jonathan Hernandez: 6 2/3 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
* Nick Noonan: 2-for-3, 2B, 3 RBI
* Carlos Perez: 1-for-4, 2B, RBI (rehab)
NEWS AND NOTES
* The Riders have won five consecutive games, tied for their longest winning streak of the season.
* Nick Noonan has already recorded two three-RBI games in his first four contests with the Riders.
WHAT'S NEXT
Riders vs. Tulsa, Monday, 7:05 p.m.
Probables: RHP Pedro Payano (3-6, 5.73) vs. RHP Andrew Sopko (3-0, 1.93)
Video: MiLB.tv
Audio: RidersBaseball.com, TuneIn Radio, First Pitch App
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