Riders Take over First Place with 5-3 Win over Hooks
August 4, 2018 - Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release
FRISCO, Texas - The Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, took over sole possession of first place in the second-half standings with a 5-3, come-from-behind win over the Corpus Christi Hooks Saturday at Dr Pepper Ballpark.
BIG MOMENTS
* The Riders erased a 3-1 deficit with a four-run seventh inning. Destin Hood tied the game with a two-run homer and Luis Yander La O put the Riders ahead with a two-run triple.
* Starter Pedro Payano allowed just two runs across six quality innings to keep the squad in the game before the seventh-inning rally.
* Tyler Davis tossed a scoreless ninth to earn his third save.
KEY RIDERS PERFORMERS
* Destin Hood: 1-for-3, HR, BB, 2 RBI
* Josh Morgan: 2-for-4, 2B, RBI
* Luis Yander La O: 1-for-4, 3B, 2 RBI
* Pedro Payano: 6 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
NEWS AND NOTES
* The Riders grabbed sole possession of first place for the first time since June 23, 2017.
* Josh Morgan has hits in 12 of his last 13 games, batting .347 in that stretch.
* Davis extended his scoreless streak to 12 1/3 innings and has converted his last three save opportunities.
WHAT'S NEXT
Riders vs. Corpus Christi, Sunday, 7:05 p.m.
Probables: LHP Yohander Mendez (0-0, 6.88) vs. RHP Corbin Martin (6-1, 2.40)
TV: Fox Sports Southwest, MiLB.tv
Audio: RidersBaseball.com, TuneIn Radio, First Pitch App
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