Magical Eighth Inning Drives Riders to Come-from-Behind Win
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Magical Eighth Inning Drives Riders to Come-from-Behind Win

Published on August 7, 2026 under Texas League (TL)
Last updated: August 7, 2026
Source: Frisco RoughRiders News Release


FRISCO, Texas - The Frisco RoughRiders came back from behind to win 6-4 over the Midland RockHounds from Momentum Bank Ballpark on Friday night.

Frisco (20-17, 59-46) found the scoreboard first in the initial inning with an RBI single from Yeison Morrobel, but the RockHounds (17-20, 49-56) tied the game in the third on an RBI groundout.

Midland then took the lead in the fifth on a Leo De Vries RBI double and padded their advantage when Luke Mann doubled in another run in the sixth, leading 4-1.

In the eighth, Frisco exploded against Shohei Tomioka (2-4), starting with a Dylan Dreiling two-run double to make it 4-3. After Morrobel tied the game with a sacrifice fly, Malcolm Moore gave Frisco a 5-4 lead with an RBI single.

In the ninth, Arturo Disla gave Frisco insurance with an RBI fielder's choice and Zach Bryant locked down his third save by recording the last six outs.

Janser Lara (4-1) earned the win with a scoreless seventh inning for Frisco.

Notes to Know:

Frainyer Chavez and Theo Hardy both collected three hits for the RoughRiders from the top and bottom of the order, respectively.

In his start, Aidan Curry struck out six over 4.0 innings, allowing three runs on five hits.

The series is now tied at 2-2 and the season series between Frisco and Midland is now tied at 11-11.

The RoughRiders meet the RockHounds for game five of the series at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 8th in Midland. The RoughRiders have not announced a starter, while RHP Zane Taylor (0-0, 5.79) is slated to pitch for Midland.

For tickets and more information about the Frisco RoughRiders, visit RidersBaseball.com or call 972.731.9200.

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