TL1 Frisco RoughRiders

RockHounds' Late Rally Stuns Riders

Published on June 16, 2015 under Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release


MIDLAND, TEXAS (June 16, 2015) - The Midland RockHounds erased a three-run deficit in the ninth and walked-off a 5-4 win in extra innings against the Frisco RoughRiders on Tuesday night at Security Bank Ballpark. Midland recorded seven hits and four runs against David Martinez, who blew his second save of the season.

Midland (32-32) put a late rally together in the ninth against Martinez (1-3). Ryon Healy and Bruce Maxwell hit back-to-back doubles, pinch-hitter Chad Oberacker singled and Jaycob Brugman tied the game with a two-run double to left. The RockHounds ran into a pair of outs at third base, which extended the game.

Ryan Dull (3-0) worked a perfect top of the tenth and Healy ended the game in the bottom half with his third hit. With runners on the corners and none out, Healy plated Matt Olsen to complete the comeback win.

Drew Robinson knocked his Texas League-leading 13th home run in the fifth inning after a strange sequence saw manager Joe Mikulik ejected. Tied at one in the fifth inning, Trever Adams led off with a single and Jake Skole reached on a fielder's choice when pitcher Jake Sanchez was late on a throw to get the lead runner. A double steal ensued, putting runners at second and third, and Edwin Garcia's sacrifice fly put Frisco ahead, 2-1.

With one out, Preston Beck hit a ground ball to first and Olsen threw home to nab Skole. Catcher Bruce Maxwell appeared to lose the ball after tagging Skole, but none of the three umpires saw the mishap. Home plate umpire and crew chief Ron Teague huddled with Clay Park and Clayton Hamm, but the initial "out" call was upheld. Mikulik proceeded to unravel, and was ejected for the third time this season.

Following the scene, Robinson planted a two-run shot over the fence to give the Riders a 4-1 lead. The slugger now has five home runs in his last 13 games.

The Riders (27-37) took a 1-0 lead in the third inning on Skole's fourth homer of the season and second against the RockHounds. Andrew Faulkner struck out eight and walked four over five innings. The southpaw allowed an RBI single to Healy in the fourth, but otherwise locked down when he needed to.

The Riders travel to Corpus Christi to begin a four game set against the Hooks. Jake Thompson get the nod on Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. The Rockwall, Texas native has compiled a 4-1 record with a 1.59 ERA over his last five starts. The RoughRiders return to Dr Pepper Ballpark on Sunday, June 21 to begin a four-game home stand against the Midland RockHounds. To celebrate Father's Day, the first 1,500 men (age 18 and older) will receive a free RoughRiders BBQ jersey apron and a spectacular fireworks show will follow the games. For tickets call (972) 731-9200, e-mail Info@RidersBaseball.com or visit www.RidersBaseball.com.

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