TL San Antonio Missions

Wolf Dominates Frisco in Narrow Victory

July 1, 2023 - Texas League (TL)
San Antonio Missions News Release


SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Missions continued their six-game homestand with the Frisco RoughRiders on Saturday night. Despite allowing a first-inning homer, Jackson Wolf put together another quality start for the Missions. With the aid of a Ray-Patrick Didder homer and a fielding error from Frisco, San Antonio clinched their third consecutive victory. Final score was 2-1.

Jackson Wolf was the starting pitcher for the Missions. The southpaw surrendered the lead in the top of the first inning. After striking out the first batter, Luisangel Acuna lifted a fly ball over the right field wall for a solo home run. His sixth long ball of the season gave Frisco an early 1-0 advantage.

Nick Krauth was the starting pitcher for the RoughRiders. The right-hander allowed just one base hit through the first three innings of work. The Missions used the long ball to tie the game in the bottom of the fourth inning. With one out in the frame, Ray-Patrick Didder hit a home run to right field. His sixth long ball of the year made it a 1-1 ballgame.

The Missions gained the lead in the fifth inning. Kervin Pichardo was hit by a pitch with one out in the frame. After recording the second out, Krauth allowed a single to Cole Cummings. On the play, Pichardo advanced to third base. Krauth, attempting to pick-off Cummings, threw the ball towards the Frisco bullpen and Pichardo trotted home. San Antonio took a 2-1 lead.

Wolf pitched out of a jam in the top of the sixth inning. Thomas Saggese drew a walk to start the frame. After retiring the next batter, Wolf allowed a base hit to Evan Carter. The southpaw left the runners stranded after striking out the two batters.

Wolf secured his sixth quality start of the season and his seventh win of the year. The lefty allowed one solo homer in six innings of work. He allowed three hits while striking out five batters. Edwuin Bencomo took the mound for the Missions in the seventh inning.

Bencomo, who was transferred from High-A Fort Wayne prior to the game, allowed a lead-off double to Trevor Hauver in the seventh inning. The right-hander left him stranded after two fly outs and a strikeout.

The right-hander left another runner stranded in scoring position in the eighth inning. Saggese started the frame with a base hit. Acuna reached base on a fielder's choice as Saggese was forced out at second base. After striking out Carter, Acuna stole second base and put himself in scoring position. Kellen Strahm grounded out to end the scoring threat.

Kevin Kopps took the mound for the Missions in the top of the ninth inning. Kopps struck out Nick Tanielu and Trevor Hauver to start the frame. Scott Kapers grounded out to end the ballgame.

Post-Game Notes

* Final Score: 2-1

* With the win, San Antonio improves to 2-1 & 39-33 on the season

* 1st series of the second half

* 6th Quality Start of the season for Jackson Wolf

* Jackson Wolf (#16 Padres prospect): W, 6.0 IP, 3 H, ER, 2 BB, 5 K, HR

* Alek Jacob (#26 Padres prospect): DNP

* Brandon Valenzuela (#29 Padres prospect): 0-2, BB, K

* Evan Carter (#1 Rangers prospect, #7 MLB): 1-4, K

* Luisangel Acuna (#3 Rangers prospect), #48 MLB): 1-4, Solo HR, SB, K

* Nick Krauth (Frisco starter): L, 5.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R (ER), BB, 4 K, HR

The San Antonio Missions will continue their six-game homestand with the Frisco RoughRiders on Sunday, July 2nd. Right-hander Bobby Milacki (0-0, 1.29) is scheduled to pitch for the Missions. Right-hander Noah Bremer (0-0, 10.80) is scheduled to pitch for the RoughRiders. First pitch for Friday's game is slated for 6:05 p.m. from Nelson Wolff Stadium.

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