TL San Antonio Missions

Missions Drop Opening Game in Frisco

Published on July 18, 2023 under Texas League (TL)
San Antonio Missions News Release


SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Missions began a six-game series against the Frisco RoughRiders on Tuesday night. With both clubs entering on two-game losing streaks, it was the RoughRiders who came out on top on Tuesday. Behind a strong start from Dane Acker and a big night from Evan Carter, the Missions fall to Frisco 6-2. Jackson Merrill and Marcos Castanon each recorded their first Double-A RBI in the losing effort.

Ryan Bergert was the starting pitcher for the Missions making his Double-A debut. The right-hander allowed two runs on two hits in the bottom of the first inning. Luisangel Acuna hit a one-out double to right field. Evan Carter drove in Acuna with a triple to left-center field. With two outs in the frame, a wild pitch from Bergert allowed Carter to score. The Missions trailed 2-0.

Bergert left two runners on base during the third inning. Chris Seise and Aaron Zavala began the frame with back-to-back base hits. Acuna grounded out and both runners advanced into scoring position. Carter drew a walk to load the bases. Bergert retired the next two hitters to leave the bases loaded.

Dane Acker was the starting pitcher for the RoughRiders. The right-hander held the Missions hitless until the top of the fourth inning. Juan Fernandez started the inning with a single and then he stole second base. Daniel Johnson doubled and Fernandez advanced to third base. Marcos Castanon drove in Fernandez with a sacrifice fly. The Missions cut the deficit in half.

Frisco improved their lead in the fourth inning and forced Bergert out of the game. Kellen Strahm drew a walk to start the inning. Josh Hatcher singled and Scott Kapers was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Bobby Milacki entered the game for San Antonio. The right-hander got Seise to ground into a double play and Strahm scored. Zavala drove in the second run of the game with a single to right field. The Missions trailed 4-1.

The RoughRiders used the long ball in the fifth inning to extend their lead. Leading off the inning, Carter left the yard for a solo homer. His ninth home run made it a 5-1 ballgame.

San Antonio plated their second run of the game in the seventh inning. Facing Danny Duffy, Brandon Valenzuela started the frame with a base hit. With two outs, Valenzuela stole second base. He came in to score on an RBI single from Jackson Merrill. The Missions trailed 5-2.

Frisco made it a 6-2 ballgame in the bottom of the seventh inning. Facing James Bourque, Carter drew a walk and Thomas Saggese was hit by a pitch. Following a fly out and a ground out, a wild pitch from Bourque allowed Carter to score his third run of the game.

The Missions attempted a comeback in the top of the ninth inning. Facing Michael Brewer, Valenzuela and Cole Cummings drew one-out walks. Ripken Reyes and Merrill lined out to end the game.

Post-Game Notes

* Final Score: 6-2

* With the loss, San Antonio falls to 6-10 & 43-42 on the season

* Jackson Merrill (#1 Padres prospect, #10 MLB): 1-5, RBI

* Adam Mazur (#6 Padres prospect): DNP

* Jairo Iriarte (#11 Padres prospect): DNP

* Korry Howell (#13 Padres prospect): 0-3, BB, K

* Jackson Wolf (#16 Padres prospect: Scheduled to pitch Friday, July 21st

* Ryan Bergert (#24 Padres prospect): L, 3.0 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 3 K

* Brandon Valenzuela (#29 Padres prospect): 1-3, R, SB, BB

* Evan Carter (#1 Rangers prospect, #6 MLB): 2-3, HR, 3B, 2 RBI, 3 R, 2 BB, K

* Luisangel Acuna (#3 Rangers prospect, #45 MLB): 1-4, 2B, R, BB, K

* Dane Acker (#22 Rangers prospect, Frisco starter): W, 5.0 IP, 2 H, ER, 4 BB, 2 K

The San Antonio Missions will continue their six-game series with the Frisco RoughRiders on Wednesday, July 19th. Right-hander Jared Kollar (0-0, 3.38) is scheduled to pitch for the Missions. Frisco has not yet announced their starting pitcher. First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m. from Riders Field.

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