John Fasola Named Rangers Minor League Reliever of the Month
Published on August 11, 2016 under Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release
John Fasola Named Rangers Minor League Reliever of the Month
(Frisco RoughRiders)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo- The Texas Rangers announced Wednesday that former Frisco RoughRiders pitcher John Fasola has been named the organization's Minor League Reliever of the Month for July.
Fasola, 24, made 10 relief appearances in July for Frisco and was 5-for-5 in save opportunities. He went 1-0 with a 1.20 ERA (2 ER in 15.0 IP), allowing just five hits, three walks and striking out 16 in that span. Fasola closed out the month with 12 consecutive scoreless innings, one of the longest scoreless streaks for Riders pitchers this season.
The righty out of Hudson, Ohio joined the RoughRiders May 23 from Extended Spring Training, after beginning the season with Class A-Advanced High Desert and making two appearances for Triple-A Round Rock. He worked a total of 22 games with the Riders, going 3-1 with a 3.73 ERA, striking out 35, and walking just nine.
As a result of his impressive work out of the bullpen, Fasola was promoted to Round Rock on August 3 jsp&vkeypr_t540&sidt540) . In three games since rejoining the Express, Fasola has allowed one earned run in 3 2/3 innings of work with no walks and three strikeouts.
Fasola is the sixth player to earn a Rangers Minor League monthly award this year for his contributions to the Riders. In April, Ryan Cordell (Player of the Month), Isiah Kiner-Falefa (Defender), and Ryne Slack (Reliever) were honored by the Rangers. Victor Payano (Pitcher) and Alberto Triunfel (Defender) were recognized for their performances in June.
Aside from Fasola, former Riders pitcher Nick Martinez, now teammates with Fasola in Round Rock, was named the organization's Pitcher of the Month for July. High Desert outfielder Scott Heineman (Player) and infielder Jose Trevino (Defender) were also recognized by the Rangers.
The RoughRiders continue a three-game road series against the Springfield Cardinals tonight at 6:30 p.m. Live coverage can be heard on the Frisco RoughRiders Radio Network (http://milb.streamguys1.com/friscoroughriders), on the TuneIn Radio App (http://tunein.com/station/?StationId198325), and the MiLB First Pitch App (http://www.milb.com/milb/mobile/) beginning with the Dr Pepper Pregame Show at 5:55 p.m.
The Riders return to Dr Pepper Ballpark for a six-game homestand beginning Tuesday, August 16 against Springfield. The homestand includes Olympic Night on Friday, August 19 and Star Wars Night on Saturday, August 20. Tickets for the upcoming homestand and the remaining 13 games at Dr Pepper Ballpark this season are available online at RidersBaseball.com (mailto:online%20at%20RidersBaseball.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 0&vkeytickets) .
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