TL1 Frisco RoughRiders

Riders Strike out 12 Hooks But Drop Series Opener 5-1

Published on June 7, 2017 under Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release


CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (June 6, 2017) - Despite striking out 12 Corpus Christi batters, the Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, dropped a 5-1 contest to the Hooks in the series opener Tuesday night at Whataburger Field.

BIG MOMENTS Corpus Christi scored four runs in the second inning, taking a 4-1 lead. Ramon Laureano's two-run double, Jason Martin's run-scoring double, and a fielding error did the damage. Garrett Stubbs delivered a sacrifice fly in the fifth, giving the Hooks a 5-1 lead. Frisco pitching struck out 12 Hooks hitters Tuesday. Outside of the second inning, Riders pitchers allowed one run on three hits. The Riders scored on a Hooks fielding error in the top of the first inning to snag a 1-0 advantage. KEY RIDERS PERFORMERS

The Riders stranded seven on the bases, going 0-10 with runners in scoring position. Ariel Jurado struck out a Double-A high eight batters over 4 1/3 innings, the most since May 22, 2016 against Advanced-A Lancaster.

Brady Feigl struck out two in a scoreless seventh inning. Six of his eight outs with the Riders have been recorded on strikeouts, and he has worked 12 1/3 consecutive scoreless innings dating back to his time with Advanced-A Down East.

RoughRiders at Corpus Christi, Wednesday, 7:05 p.m.

Probables: RHP Pedro Payano (0-0, 1.80 ERA) vs. RHP Josh James (3-1, 2.45 ERA)

Check out the Frisco RoughRiders Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Texas League Stories from June 7, 2017


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central