TL1 Frisco RoughRiders

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)

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