Zavala's Walk-Off Home Run Powers Riders over RockHounds
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Zavala's Walk-Off Home Run Powers Riders over RockHounds

Published on August 15, 2025 under Texas League (TL)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release


FRISCO, Texas - The Frisco RoughRiders edged out the Midland RockHounds 3-2 on Friday night at Riders Field.

In the top of the third, Midland (17-26, 56-56) scored first when Joshua Kuroda-Grauer drove an RBI double to put the RockHounds ahead 1-0.

Frisco (20-23, 58-53) responded by taking the lead in the bottom of the third. Frainyer Chavez lined a solo home run before Keith Jones II drove an RBI double to give Frisco a 2-1 advantage.

In the top of the seventh, Cole Conn tied the game on an RBI single, 2-2.

Aaron Zavala then delivered a walk-off home run to left center in the bottom of the ninth to clinch a 3-2 victory for Frisco.

Avery Weems (2-1) earned the win, striking out the one RockHounds batter he faced. Domingo Robles (0-3) was tagged with the loss, yielding the walk-off home run in the ninth.

Notes to know

-Josh Stephan pitched 6.1 innings in his start, limiting Midland to just two runs. He tabbed his longest start since his seven-inning outing on June 19.

-Emiliano Teodo pitched 1.2 scoreless out of the bullpen, retiring all five batters that he faced.

-Zavala finished 3-for-5 at the plate. He has recorded hits in six of his last seven games.

-Chavez extended his hitting streak to eight games, finishing 1-for-3 with a home run.

-Frisco has won five straight and eight of their last nine games.

With a series win secured, The RoughRiders continue their series against the RockHounds on Saturday, August 16th at 7:05 p.m. from Riders Field. Frisco RHP Jose Corniell (0-1, 0.00) starts against Midland RHP Braden Nett (6-4, 3.54).

Promotions at Riders Field include Aug-Toberfest presented by Total Wine, sampling inside the ballpark and Kids Run the Bases Postgame presented by Raising Cane's.

Tune into the H-E-B Riders Baseball Network by going to RidersBaseball.com/Broadcast.

For tickets and more information about the Frisco RoughRiders, visit RidersBaseball.com or call 972.731.9200.

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