Three-Run Fifth Does the Trick in 4-1 Win
August 2, 2018 - Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release
Frisco RoughRiders pitcher Jonathan Hernandez
(Frisco RoughRiders)
FRISCO, Texas - Keyed by a three-run fifth and a solid performance from Jonathan Hernandez, the Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, knocked off the Corpus Chrsiti Hooks 4-1 Thursday night at Dr Pepper Ballpark.
BIG MOMENTS
* The Frisco bats came through in the fifth inning, breaking a 1-1 tie with a three-run output with RBIs from Preston Beck and Luis Yander La O.
* Right before the big inning, Michael O'Neill made a run-saving diving catch to end the top of the fifth and preserve a 1-1 tie.
* Hernandez worked 5 2/3 innings, only allowing one run on three hits while striking out six to earn the win.
KEY RIDERS PERFORMERS
* Jonathan Hernandez: 5 2/3 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 5 BB, 6 K (W)
* Preston Beck: 1-for-4, RBI, R
* Luis Yander La O: 1-for-2, 2 RBI
* Michael De Leon: 3-for-4, R
NEWS AND NOTES
* With Thursday's victory, the Riders moved within a game of Corpus Christi for first place in the second-half standings.
* The Riders have scored in the first inning in seven of their last eight games and 11 of their last 14 contests.
* Tyler Davis earned his second save and extended his scoreless streak to 11 1/3 innings.
WHAT'S NEXT
Riders vs. Corpus Christi, Friday, 7:05 p.m.
Probables: TBA vs. RHP Brandon Bielak (2-2, 2.23)
Tickets: Click here
Video: MiLB.tv
Audio: RidersBaseball.com, TuneIn Radio, First Pitch App
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