Smith Makes MLB Debut with Rangers
May 31, 2022 - Texas League (TL)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release
FRISCO, Texas - Former RoughRiders infielder Josh Smith made his Major League debut with the Texas Rangers on Monday, May 30th, against the Tampa Bay Rays.
In his debut, Smith went 3-for-5 with three singles and two runs in the Rangers' 9-5 win, becoming the first player to record three or more hits in their major-league debut at Globe Life Field.
Smith becomes the 179th former Riders player to make his major league debut, joining Christian Lopes and Jacob Lemoine to become the third former RoughRiders player to crack the majors in 2022.
Frisco concluded a 12-game homestand on Sunday, May 29th, with a 9-7 win against San Antonio, and now begin a 12-game road trip away from Riders Field, beginning in Wichita. The RoughRiders and Wind Surge start a six-game series on Tuesday, May 31st at 7:05 p.m. at Riverfront Stadium. Following this series, the RoughRiders head to Amarillo on June 7th to take on the Sod Poodles in six games before returning to Riders Field on June 14th.
For tickets and more information about the Frisco RoughRiders, visit RidersBaseball.com or call 972.731.9200.
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