Robinson Powers Riders in 4-1 Victory
Published on August 27, 2015 under Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release
FRISCO, TEXAS (August 27, 2015) - The Frisco RoughRiders' pitching staff allowed only one run and Jose Leclerc picked up a win in Thursday's 4-1 victory over the San Antonio Missions at Dr Pepper Ballpark. Drew Robinson added to his Texas League lead with his 21st home run in the first inning.
Robinson's long ball, coming one night after his inside-the-park homer, gave Frisco an early advantage. Guilder Rodriguez and Lewis Brinson reached on singles and were drove home when Robinson took starter Bryan Rodriguez deep over the right field fence.
Leclerc (6-6) tossed five innings of one run ball to pick up his sixth victory of the season. The right-hander allowed two hits and struck out three. Jose Valdespina, Adam Parks, and David Martinez threw the final four frames in scoreless fashion to finish off the victory. Martinez, who was named to the Texas League Postseason All-Star team today, earned his 22nd save for Frisco.
The Missions lone run came in the third inning. Duanel Jones led off the frame with a no doubt homer to left to make it a 3-1 game. San Antonio would finish with only four hits and two walks in the contest.
The Riders added a score in the fifth. Zach Cone led off with a double down the left field line. Luis Marte moved Cone to third with a sac-bunt and Rodriguez scored him on a RBI-groundout to put Frisco on top 4-1.
Carlos Corporan started the game behind the plate on a rehab appearance from the Texas Rangers. The catcher went one-for-two with a single for the Riders.
LHP Chad Bell will look to bring home the series victory in Friday's home stand finale. RHP Aaron Northcraft takes the ball for San Antonio in the 7:05 p.m. game. Fans can enjoy a spectacular fireworks show after the contest. For tickets to see the Riders in 2015, call 972-731-9200, E-mail Info@ridersbaseball.com or visit www.ridersbaseball.com.
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