Corpus Christi snaps RoughRiders three game winning streak
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (May 3, 2024) – The Frisco RoughRiders were defeated by the Corpus Christi Hooks by a score of 7-0 on Friday night at Whataburger Field. Box Score Corpus Christi (8-17) jumped ahead in the bottom of the first inning against Frisco (15-10) starter Dane Acker (1-1) with
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (May 3, 2024) – The Frisco RoughRiders were defeated by the Corpus Christi Hooks by a score of 7-0 on Friday night at Whataburger Field.
Corpus Christi (8-17) jumped ahead in the bottom of the first inning against Frisco (15-10) starter Dane Acker (1-1) with a two-run single by J.C Correa.
The Hooks extended their lead to 4-0 on a two-run blast by Jacob Melton in the bottom of the fifth. Acker picked up his eighth strikeout before issuing a walk and allowing a two-run homer to Zach Daniels, bringing the Hooks lead to 6-0.
Tyler Owens recorded the final out of the fifth inning, striking out Chad Stevens. Owens faced five batters, punching out three in 1.1 innings.
Acker was tagged for six runs on six hits and four walks across 4.2 innings. His eight strikeouts matched his career high that was set in his previous start on April 26 against Amarillo.
Luis Angel Rodriguez (3-1) cruised through 5.0 scoreless frames, surrendering just one hit and two walks while striking out four.
The Riders bullpen had their scoreless streak broken at 13 innings on a Melton RBI single in the eighth inning off of Triston Polley, making it 7-0.
Offensively, the RoughRiders managed just two hits and were shut out for the first time this season. Cody Freeman and Geisel Cepeda each collected singles.
Next, the RoughRiders continue a six-game road series with the Houston Astros affiliated Corpus Christi Hooks at 3:05 p.m. on Saturday, May 4th. The RoughRiders will turn to RHP Emiliano Teodo (0-1, 3.78) against Astros rehabber RHP Christian Javier for the Hooks.
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About the RoughRiders
The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers and the 2022 Texas League champions. In 2023, the team celebrated its 20th anniversary and has consistently finished in the top five among all Double-A franchises in attendance yearly. In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg. Since then, the new ownership group, together with the City of Frisco, has spearheaded numerous major franchise enhancements, investing over $8 million in a wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including a state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, Bullpen Bar, Riders Outpost Team Store and the world's largest water feature in a sports facility, the massive Lazy River. These enhancements earned the Riders and the City of Frisco Ballpark Digest's prestigious "Best Ballpark Renovation" award for two consecutive years (2015 and 2016). More than 200 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball including current Rangers Josh Jung, Evan Carter and Leody Taveras. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact [email protected].