Riders Take Series Opener over Amarillo Behind Hatcher's Huge Day
June 11, 2024 - Texas League (TL)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release
FRISCO, Texas - The Frisco RoughRiders defeated the Amarillo Sod Poodles 4-1 on Tuesday afternoon from Riders Field.
Amarillo (26-32) starter Dylan File (2-5) cruised through the first three innings, facing the minimum.
Josh Stephan (2-3) kept pace, allowing just one run across 5.0 innings while fanning five. The lone run came on a solo homer by Tim Tawa in the top of the third inning.
Liam Hicks became the first baserunner to reach, working a one-out walk in the bottom of the fourth inning against File. Cody Freeman singled before Josh Hatcher delivered a two-run triple to put the Riders ahead 2-1.
Leading 2-1 in the bottom of the sixth, Hatcher delivered another two-run knock, plating Kellen Strahm and Hicks to extend the Frisco lead to 4-1.
Andy Rodriguez tossed 1.2 scoreless, one hit innings in relief. Triston Polley picked up a pair of strikeouts and Tyler Owens earned the five-out save, marking his second save of the season.
Offensively, Hatcher led the way with four RBI and two hits. Hicks also collected a multi-hit game as the RoughRiders were outhit in the 4-1 win.
The RoughRiders continue a six-game series with the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Arizona Diamondbacks) at 7:05 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12th. The Riders will turn to RHP Ryan Garcia (4-3, 4.81) against the Sod Poodles.
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