Late Homer Drowns RoughRiders against Hooks
May 15, 2025 - Texas League (TL)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release
FRISCO, Texas - The Frisco RoughRiders were topped by the Corpus Christi Hooks 4-2 on Thursday night from Riders Field.
Frisco (21-15) tacked on the first two runs when Abimelec Ortiz scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the first and Cam Cauley crashed an RBI double to put the Riders up 2-0.
Corpus Christi (11-25) cut the lead when Pascanel Ferreras served an RBI single in the top of the fifth and Ryan Wrobleski hit a two-run homer in the top of the sixth to grab a 3-2 lead.
Wrobleski then struck again in the top of the eighth, lining an RBI single to give the Hooks a 4-2 lead.
After scoring seven runs in the bottom of the ninth on Wednesday, the Riders tried for more ninth-inning magic. Luis Mieses hit a two-out double, but Hooks reliever Michael Knorr struck out Frainyer Chavez to earn his first save of the season.
Corpus Christi starter Jackson Nezuh (1-5) garnered the win, allowing two runs on four hits across 5.2 innings. RoughRiders reliever Larson Kindreich (0-1) took the loss, fanning four but allowing his first two earned runs of the season on the Wrobleski homer.
Josh Stephan turned in a strong start for Frisco, allowing just one run while striking out seven across five innings.
Notes to Know:
-Aaron Zavala is batting .457 (16-for-35) over his 10-game hitting streak, which leads the Texas League and ranks sixth in Minor League Baseball over that span.
-Stephan is now 1-1 with a 3.04 ERA and 33 strikeouts in five career starts against Corpus Christi. In two starts this year, he has yielded just one earned run across 11 innings of work.
-Ortiz is riding a seven-game hitting streak, batting .483 (14-for-29) with a Texas League-high 10 RBI in that span.
The Riders and Hooks battle at 7:05 p.m. on Friday, May 16th from Riders Field. Frisco RHP Ben Anderson (1-3, 6.29) faces Corpus Christi RHP Alex Santos II (0-2, 5.06).
Come out to the ballpark for Texas Monthly Taco Fest and Quesos de Frisco presented by Baylor Scott & White Health and Cacique, Charros Night with Fiesta Charra and Fireworks Friday. Also, secure a Rally Towel Giveaway presented by Cacique.
For tickets and more information about the Frisco RoughRiders, visit or call 972.731.9200.
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