TL Frisco RoughRiders

Latz Brilliant, Riders Take Opener over Amarillo

Published on June 2, 2021 under Texas League (TL)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release


FRISCO, Texas - The Frisco RoughRiders pitched their way to a 4-1 win over the Amarillo Sod Poodles on Tuesday night from Riders Field.

Riders (15-9) lefty Jake Latz was dazzling in his start, allowing just one run on three hits over six innings while tying a career high with 11 strikeouts. Joe Gatto (1-1) earned the win with a scoreless inning in relief, Noah Bremer threw a shutout frame and Cole Uvila collected his league-best fifth save with a perfect ninth.

On offense, Steele Walker gave the Riders a 1-0 lead when he hammered a solo home run, his team-high fourth of the season.

Amarillo (11-14) tied the game at a run apiece in the sixth on a Jake McCarthy solo shot, but the Riders came back with three runs in the seventh to take the lead.

Elier Hernandez untied the game with an RBI single before Walker scored on a throwing error by the catcher. Matt Whatley capped the scoring with an RBI single to make it 4-1.

Despite a strong outing, Humberto Mejia (0-4) was handed the loss after throwing 6.1 innings, allowing all four runs.

The Riders continue their six-game series against the Sod Poodles with a 7:05 p.m. first pitch on Wednesday, June 2nd. RHP Cole Winn (1-0, 2.08) starters for Frisco against RHP Luis Frias (1-1, 4.30). It is Weiner Wednesday featuring $2 hot dogs, presented by Texas Chili Company. For tickets and more information on the Frisco RoughRiders, visit us at RidersBaseball.com or call 972.334.1993.

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