Rallying Riders Strike for Thrilling Win in Corpus Christi
Published on July 15, 2018 under Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release
Frisco RoughRiders center fielder Eliezer Alvarez (10) receives congratulations while rounding the bases
(Frisco RoughRiders)
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - In one of the wilder games of the year, the Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, stormed back on numerous occasions to take down the Corpus Christi Hooks 9-7 in Sunday's series opener at Whataburger Field.
BIG MOMENTS
* Trailing 7-6 entering the ninth, the Riders tied the game on a RBI single from Luis Yander La O, took the lead on a double play ball and added insurance with an RBI single from Luis Mendez.
* The Riders enjoyed five different leads in Sunday's game and also overcame three different deficits along the way. The game was tied on five occasions.
* Eliezer Alvarez paced the Riders with a 4-for-5 performance, which included a home run, two RBIs and three runs. Mendez, meanwhile, recorded his second consecutive three-hit night and drove in runs during each of his final two at-bats.
KEY RIDERS PERFORMERS
* Eliezer Alvarez: 4-for-5, 2B, HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, SB
* Luis Yander La O: 2-for-4, 2 RBI, BB, SB
* Luis Mendez: 3-for-4, 2 RBI, BB, R
NEWS AND NOTES
* Six different players recorded multiple hits in Sunday's victory.
* The Riders won for just the second time this season when trailing after eight innings.
WHAT'S NEXT
Riders at Corpus Christi, Monday, 7:05 p.m.
Probables: RHP Justin Topa (0-2, 6.63) vs. RHP Akeem Bostick (1-2, 3.81)
Video: MiLB.tv
Audio: RidersBaseball.com, TuneIn Radio, First Pitch App
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