TL1 Frisco RoughRiders

'Riders Lose Third Straight

Published on June 10, 2010 under Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release


Missions first baseman Matt Clark collected eight RBI on Thursday night as San Antonio beat Frisco, 10-9, sending the 'Riders to its third straight loss.

Clark hit a grand slam in the top of the first inning as San Antonio jumped out to a 6-0 lead. He added a two-run shot in the top of the second inning, giving the Missions an 8-1 advantage on the scoreboard. Clark went 3-4 on the night.

Richard Bleier (3-5, 5.79) took the loss for Frisco as he lasted only 0.2 innings, giving up six runs on three hits. Two out of three hits were home runs.

Simon Castro (4-2, 2.48) went five innings for San Antonio, picking up his fourth win of the season. He allowed two runs (1 ER) on two hits.

Trailing 10-9 with the tying run on third base in the bottom of the ninth, Matt Lawson flied to center to end the game.

The 'Riders (33-24) will try to snap a three-game skid on Friday night as the club resumes its series with San Antonio (30-28). Ryan Tatukso (4-0, 2.84) will take the mound for Frisco, with first pitch scheduled for 7 PM.

Notes: Matt Lawson hit his fourth home run of the season in the seventh inning.




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