Winn Carries Riders to Fifth Shutout Win of 2021
June 3, 2021 - Texas League (TL)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release
FRISCO, Texas - Cole Winn piloted the Frisco RoughRiders to a 3-0 win over the Amarillo Sod Poodles on Wednesday night from Riders Field.
The RoughRiders (15-9) received their second-straight brilliant start as Winn (2-1) went six innings, earning the win and allowing just one hit while striking out seven and walking three. Fernery Ozuna then fired a scoreless inning and Stephen Villines threw the last two innings to earn his first save of the year. It was the RoughRiders fifth shutout of the season, the most in Minor League Baseball.
On offense, the Riders plated the only runs they would need in the second inning.
Jax Biggers started the scoring with an RBI double, scoring Diosbel Arias, to give the Riders a 1-0 advantage. Two batters later, Trace Loehr knocked in two runs with a single on his first Riders hit to vault Frisco to a 3-0 lead.
In a losing effort, Luis Frias (1-2) went four innings in his start for Amarillo (11-15), which has lost five-straight games.
The Riders continue their six-game series against the Sod Poodles with a 7:05 p.m. first pitch on Thursday, June 3rd. LHP Sal Mendez (2-0, 3.14) makes his first start for Frisco against LHP Tommy Henry (1-1, 4.76).
Along with Thirsty Thursday, it is the first Truly® Party at the Yard, featuring $2 Truly products, $2 domestic beers and live music. For tickets and more information on the Frisco RoughRiders, visit us at RidersBaseball.com or call 972.334.1993.
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