
Profar Sparks Success in Springfield
Published on August 27, 2019 under Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Juremi Profar tied a career-high with four RBIs Tuesday, guiding the Riders to a 5-2 win in Springfield.
SYNOPSIS
* Profar drove in each of the first four runs, collecting an RBI single, an RBI double and a sacrifice fly.
* Starter Richelson Pena fired five scoreless innings, allowing just three hits while striking out six to earn the win.
* Demarcus Evans completed a four-out save to seal the victory.
KEY RIDERS PERFORMERS
* Juremi Profar: 2-for-2, 2B, 4 RBI, 2 BB
* Leody Taveras: 3-for-4, BB, 2 R
* Richelson Pena: 5 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K (W)
NEWS AND NOTES
* The Riders are 5-1 in Springfield this season.
WHAT'S NEXT
Riders at Springfield, Wednesday, 6:30 pm
RHP Collin Wiles (0-3, 7.04) vs. RHP Johan Oviedo (6-7, 5.68)
Video: MiLB.tv ||| Audio: RidersBaseball.com, TuneIn, MiLB First Pitch app
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