TL1 Frisco RoughRiders

Phillips, Rehabbers Lead Riders to Shutout Win

Published on August 20, 2019 under Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release


FRISCO, Texas - Tyler Phillips, along with rehabbers Edinson Volquez and Luke Farrell, joined forces to toss a four-hit shutout in a 5-0 win over Springfield Tuesday night.

SYNOPSIS

* After Volquez opened with a perfect inning, Phillips dealt six scoreless. Farrell tossed the final two innings to seal the victory.

* The Riders broke the game open with a three-run fifth inning, capped by a two-run homer from Leody Taveras.

KEY RIDERS PERFORMERS

* Tyler Phillips: 6 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K (W)

* Edinson Volquez: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K

* Luke Farrell: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K

* Leody Taveras: 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI

NEWS AND NOTES

* The Riders secured their sixth shutout win of the season Tuesday.

* With his homer, Taveras extended his on-base streak to 10 games.

WHAT'S NEXT

Riders vs. Springfield, Wednesday, 7:05 pm

RHP Richelson Pena (0-3, 5.04) vs. LHP Evan Kruczynski (2-8, 5.77)

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