Palumbo Strikes out 10 in Tough Loss to Travelers
May 4, 2019 - 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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