Payano Fans Nine, But Riders Fall 6-4
July 30, 2015 - Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (July 30, 2015) - Duanel Jones broke a tie game with a two-run single in the eighth inning to help lift the San Antonio Missions, 6-4, over the Frisco RoughRiders on Thursday at Wolff Stadium. Victor Payano struck out a season-high nine batters, but for a second consecutive start, the bullpen failed to preserve the lead after his exit.
Frisco jumped ahead in the first inning when Trever Adams scored Preston Beck with a sacrifice fly. In the fourth inning, Pat Cantwell collected an RBI thanks to a fielding miscue from second baseman Taylor Lindsey. A strikeout and a ground out ended the bases loaded threat, but the Riders led 2-0.
Victor Payano cruised through the first four frames, retiring 11 straight, before he hit Yaison Asencio with a pitch to begin the fifth. Duanel Jones worked a walk, and Diego Goris erased the 2-0 deficit with a three-run home run to left-center field. Payano allowed three runs over five innings and struck out a season-high nine batters.
Luis Mendez led off the sixth inning with a double and Cantwell snapped an 0-for-26 with a single to put runners on the corners. Beck collected his second hit of the day down the right field line to plate both, and the Riders took a 4-3 lead.
Jefri Hernandez committed an error to begin the sixth inning, which allowed Alberth Martinez to reach. After back-to-back strikeouts, Jones singled to tie the game, 4-4. In the bottom of the eighth, Jones struck again, this time against Juan Grullon (0-2) with a two-run single to plate the eventual game winning runs and San Antonio (13-21, 44-60) snatched the series opener, 6-4.
The RoughRiders (17-15, 46-57) continue their seven game road trip on Friday against San Antonio with RHP Jose Leclerc (5-4) getting the nod against RHP Ronald Herrera (0-0). The team returns to Dr Pepper Ballpark on August 6 to play 10 games over an 11 day span. For tickets to see the Riders in 2015, call 972-731-9200, E-mail Info@ridersbaseball.com or visit www.ridersbaseball.com.
Texas League Stories from July 30, 2015
- Four Straight Singles in Eighth Help San Antonio Take Opener against Frisco - San Antonio Missions
- Travelers Strike Early to Edge Drillers - Tulsa Drillers
- Payano Fans Nine, But Riders Fall 6-4 - Frisco RoughRiders
- Narvaez Anchors First MMA Night - Corpus Christi Hooks
- College Classic Alumni in MLB - Corpus Christi Hooks
- Homestand Highlights: July 30 - August 5 - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
- A High Five & a Three-Game Sweep - Midland RockHounds
- All Nine Travs Reach at Least Twice in Win - Arkansas Travelers
- Incredible Comeback Leads Tulsa to Victory - Tulsa Drillers
- Arkansas Beats the Naturals in Series Finale, 12-9 - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
- Drillers Race Back for 9-7 Win in Series Finale - Springfield Cardinals
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
