Riders Prevail in Latest Extra-Inning Affair
August 26, 2019 - Texas League (TL) - Frisco RoughRiders News Release
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Aug. 26, 2019) - For the third time in four games, the Riders played into extra innings and came away with a victory, knocking off Springfield 8-7 in 10 innings Monday night.
SYNOPSIS
* Trailing 7-5 in the ninth, the Riders rallied to tie the game, capped by a two-out RBI single from Brendon Davis.
* Andretty Cordero had an RBI single as part of a three-run 10th and also homered in a four-run third. His 81 RBIs continue to lead all Double-A hitters.
* Charles Leblanc homered for the second game in a row and finished with his 32nd multi-hit game of the year.
KEY RIDERS PERFORMERS
* Andretty Cordero: 2-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R
* Charles Leblanc: 2-for-5, HR, RBI, 2 R
* Brendon Davis: 2-for-4, RBI, 2 R
* Tyler Phillips: 6 IP, 6 H, 3 R (2 ER), 2 BB, 3 K
NEWS AND NOTES
* The Riders improved to 9-3 in extra-inning games with Monday's win.
WHAT'S NEXT
Riders at Springfield, Tuesday, 6:30 pm
RHP Richelson Pena (0-4, 5.53) vs. RHP Angel Rondon (6-4, 3.23)
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