Two Monster Swings + Frankenstein = Split
June 19, 2015 - Texas League (TL1)
Midland RockHounds News Release
The RockHounds used a pair of dramatic home runs to win the first game of Thursday's double-header in San Antonio, 4-1, and the Missions "Frankenstein-ed" (pieced together) a pair of first-inning runs to gain a split, capturing the nightcap, 3-1.
Trailing by a 1-0 score and down to their final out in game one of the double-dip, the 'Hounds got a solo, game-tying home run from Carson Blair to force extra innings. In the eighth, again with two outs, Renato Nuñez ripped his team-leading ninth home run, a three-run line drive over the left field wall. Both homers came off San Antonio closer (and Padres' top 30 prospect) Tayron Guerrero. Chris Jensen went seven innings (see below), allowing one (unearned) run on two hits, and Tucker Healy pitched a 1-2-3 eighth inning for his second save.
Travis Jankowski's leadoff double was followed by Alberth Martinez' Pittsburgh Chop to start game two, and the Missions used a balk, a ground out and a sacrifice fly to build a 2-0 first-inning lead. The advantage would provide the final margin, giving the Missions a split.
The RockHounds
... are back at .500 (33-33) for the season after the double-header split ... have won four-of-their-last-five ... are now 7-1 in extra-inning games ... are 7-7 versus the San Antonio Missions (5-3 at Security Bank Ballpark and 2-4 at Nelson Wolff Stadium) ... are 21-15 at Security Bank Ballpark and 12-18 on the road ... are 21-21 in South Division play and finished first half cross-division play 12-12 versus the North.
Kibbles & Bits
STAT of the DAY: The 'Hounds scored all five of their runs in the double-header in rallies beginning with the bases empty and two out.
The RockHounds continue their (season high) 12-game road trip Friday and Saturday (7:05 both evenings) at San Antonio. The 'Hounds then face the RoughRiders in Frisco (June 21-24) before punching a return ticket to San Antonio (June 25-28) to wrap up the trip.
Chris Jensen entered June 12 (home) start versus Frisco with a 5.78 earned run average. In his last two starts, the right-hander has returned to the form that made him a Texas League All-Star in 2014. Chris has posted back-to-back quality starts, allowing three runs (one earned) in 14.0 innings (a 0.64 ERA) on eight hits, walking five and striking out nine (with two hit batsmen).
Texas League Stories from June 19, 2015
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- 'Hounds Pull Away Late to Down Missions - San Antonio Missions
- Late Rally Falls Short as Riders Drop Sixth Straight - Frisco RoughRiders
- Travs & Drillers Split Friday Doubleheader - Arkansas Travelers
- San Antonio Falls to Midland 4-1 in Front of Big Used - San Antonio Missions
- Drillers Split Doubleheader with Travelers - Tulsa Drillers
- Promotion Packed Sunday to Sunday, 8 Games in a Row - Arkansas Travelers
- BBQ Jersey Apron Kicks off Riders Home Stand - Frisco RoughRiders
- Order Your Fireworks at the Field Tickets Today - Springfield Cardinals
- Two Monster Swings + Frankenstein = Split - Midland RockHounds
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