TL1 Frisco RoughRiders

Riders Surge Early, But Missions Take Game Two

Published on July 29, 2016 under Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release


FRISCO, TEXAS - On Ghostbusters Tribute Night, the Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, had an early lead busted by the visiting San Antonio Missions in a 4-3 loss Friday night in front of 10,245 fans at Dr Pepper Ballpark.

The RoughRiders got off to a great start, scoring all three of their runs in the first inning. After an RBI single from Ryan Cordell and a run-scoring groundout from Ronald Guzman, Joe Jackson drove in a run with a single to give Frisco (52-52 overall, 14-21 second half) a 3-1 lead.

Riders starter Luis Ortiz worked two innings in a shortened start coming off the disabled list. He allowed a run and struck out four. David Perez followed with two scoreless innings, also striking out four.

The Missions (40-65, 18-17) surged ahead in the fifth against reliever Richelson Pena (2-1), who took the loss. Chase Jensen homered on the first pitch of the inning, and Nick Schulz and Nick Torres drove in runs later in the inning to put the Missions in front 4-3.

After five innings from starter Walker Lockett (2-1), San Antonio used four relievers to close out the final four innings. Jimmy Brasoban worked a scoreless ninth inning and struck out the side around a single to earn his second save. Missions pitching kept the Riders to one hit - a ninth-inning single by Jackson - over the final 5 2/3 innings.

In addition to Ortiz, Perez, and Pena, the RoughRiders also used pitchers Jefri Hernandez and Ryne Slack. As a staff, the Riders combined for 11 strikeouts, the eighth time Frisco pitchers have struck out 10 or more Missions in the first 22 meetings between the two sides.

With the series even at a game apiece, the RoughRiders take on the Missions in game three of the four-game set Saturday at 7:05 p.m. at Dr Pepper Ballpark. Frisco will send lefty Yohander Mendez (4-1, 3.24 ERA) to the hill against San Antonio's Kyle Lloyd (5-4, 3.73 ERA). Fans can watch the game on MiLB.tv (https://homebase.mlbcontrol.net/prototype/MiLB.tv) (subscription required), and live coverage can be heard on the Frisco RoughRiders Radio Network (http://milb.streamguys1.com/friscoroughriders), on the TuneIn Radio App (http://tunein.com/station/?StationId198325), and the MiLB First Pitch App (http://www.milb.com/milb/mobile/) beginning with the Dr Pepper Pregame Show at 6:30 p.m.

The first 1,500 fans through the gates will take home a free bobblehead of Bull Moose, one of the Riders' beloved new mascots. Saturday is also Faith Night at Dr Pepper Ballpark, featuring a free post-game concert from Dove Award nominated Christian recording artist Dara Maclean. She will also be available for a meet-and-greet with fans during the game from the second through sixth innings in the Bull Moose Saloon.

Tickets for Saturday's game, other games on current the seven-game homestand, and the remaining games at Dr Pepper Ballpark this season are available online at RidersBaseball.com (mailto:online%20at%20RidersBaseball.com), via email at info@ridersbaseball.com (mailto:info@ridersbaseball.com), over the phone at (972) 731-9200, or in-person at the RoughRiders box office 0&vkeytickets) .

About the Frisco RoughRiders The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play their games at beautiful Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A franchises in attendance in each of the last 11 seasons (2005-2015). In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg and Scott Sonju. The new ownership group, together with the city of Frisco, has spearheaded numerous major franchise improvements over the past two seasons, investing over $7 million in wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including the new state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, InTouch Grille, Riders Outpost Team Store, and the newest and biggest creation, the 174-foot Choctaw Lazy River. The improvements made prior to the 2015 season earned the Riders and the City of Frisco "Best Ballpark Renovation" of 2015 by Ballpark Digest. More than 130 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball, including All-Stars Chris Davis, Elvis Andrus, Adrian Gonzalez, Ian Kinsler, Nelson Cruz, and C.J. Wilson as well as current Rangers stars Derek Holland, Rougned Odor, and Mitch Moreland. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders and Dr Pepper Ballpark, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact Nathan Barnett at (972) 334-1976 or via e-mail at Nathan@RidersBaseball.com. ###

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