TL1 Frisco RoughRiders

Palumbo Strikes out 10 in Tough Loss to Travelers

Published on May 4, 2019 under Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release


FRISCO, Texas - Joe Palumbo struck out 10 batters across 4 2/3 innings Friday night but the RoughRiders lost a late lead in a 7-4 defeat against Arkansas in the series finale.

SYNOPSIS

* Palumbo, who came on in the third after two innings from "opener" Walker Weickel, allowed just one hit and one run to go along with his season-high 10 punchouts, which also were one shy of his career-high.

* Charles Leblanc had three RBIs in the first four innings to help put the Riders ahead 4-1.

* Christian Lopes reached safely four times Friday, collecting three hits (two doubles) and a walk.

NOTABLE RIDERS PERFORMERS

* Joe Palumbo: 4 2/3 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 10 K

* Charles Leblanc: 2-for-5, 3 RBI, R

* Christian Lopes: 3-for-4, 2 2B, BB, R

NEWS AND NOTES

* Leblanc extended his hitting streak to nine games with his 11th multi-hit performance of the season.

* Weickel allowed a run in the second inning, capping his scoreless streak at 17 2/3 innings.

* Friday's loss marked the first time this year that the Riders have lost when leading after eight innings (13-1).

WHAT'S NEXT

Riders vs. Springfield, Saturday, 7:05 pm

RHP Edgar Arredondo (2-1, 6.75) vs. RHP Harold Arauz (0-1, 6.00)

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