Walcott Blasts Homer, RoughRiders Edged by Wind Surge
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Walcott Blasts Homer, RoughRiders Edged by Wind Surge

July 26, 2025 - Texas League (TL)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release


WICHITA, Kansas - The Frisco RoughRiders were edged by the Wichita Wind Surge 3-2 on Saturday night from Equity Bank Park.

Wichita (14-12, 51-44) struck first in the bottom of the third when Kala'i Rosario plated Ben Ross on a fielding error to take a 1-0 lead. The Wind Surge then added on in the bottom of the fifth on a Walker Jenkins sacrifice fly, expanding the lead to 2-0.

In the top of the seventh, Sebastian Walcott drilled a solo home run to pull Frisco (9-17, 47-47) to within a 2-1 deficit. Wichita then answered in the bottom of the seventh when Kaelen Culpepper stole third and scored on a throwing error, extending the lead to 3-1.

Frisco pulled closer in the top of the eighth when Alejandro Osuna corked an RBI single to pull within a 3-2 margin.

After Josh Hatcher singled with one out in the top of the ninth, the Riders brought the go-ahead run to the plate twice. But Wichita reliever Mike Paredes struck out Aaron Zavala to notch the three-inning save.

Wind Surge reliever Joel Cesar (3-3) picked up the win, spinning 1.2 scoreless innings. Frisco starter Jose Corniell (0-1) took the loss, allowing just one unearned run.

Notes to Know:

-Walcott sits at a career-high 11 home runs, matching his 2024 total in 37 fewer games.

-Cauley tallied his 26th multi-hit game of the season and paces the club with 85 hits.

Frisco and Wichita close the series at 1:05 p.m. on Sunday, July 27th from Equity Bank Park. RoughRiders RHP Ben Anderson (4-4, 4.48) squares off against Wind Surge RHP Darren Bowen (2-5, 5.22).

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