RockHounds Rally Late but Come Up Short
A fast start and a two-inning, five-strikeout save pushed the Frisco RoughRiders past the RockHounds, 5-4, Tuesday night at Security Bank Ballpark.The Riders scored four runs in the first inning, three on a home run down the left field line off the bat of Michael O'Neill. The home run was
A fast start and a two-inning, five-strikeout save pushed the Frisco RoughRiders past the RockHounds, 5-4, Tuesday night at Security Bank Ballpark.
The Riders scored four runs in the first inning, three on a home run down the left field line off the bat of
Frisco added an unearned run in the second, and that run would provide the winning margin.
RoughRiders starter
Chavez' leadoff double in the seventh triggered another two-run rally as the 'Hounds drew to within one run at 5-4.
Notables
In two starts against the RockHounds, Wes Benjamin allowed no runs on six hits over 10-and-a-third innings. The 'Hounds then scored two runs on three (consecutive) hits in the fifth inning Tuesday night against the Riders lefty.
In the 20-gamer, Eli is (22-73, .301 with a .427 OBP).
Richie Martin (1-for-4, run) has reached base in 11 straight games (with hits in 10 of the 11), going 14-for-41 (.341), with three doubles, a triple, a home run and four RBI (four walks). Half of his 14 have been for extra bases.
Santiago Chavez (2-for-4, two doubles, run, RBI) has reached base in each of the nine games in which he's played. He also was a perfect 3-for-3 in throwing out would-be base stealers Tuesday night. For the season, Santiago has nine caught stealing in 10 attempts.
Completely Useless But Kinda Cool Stat(s)
Tyler Ramirez' second-inning error on Michael DeLeon's single to left field was just the third of his career (227 games) and his first since September 2, 2016 (with Vermont Lake Monsters of the Short-A New York-Penn League).
Next Game
Wednesday, May 16 vs. Frisco RoughRiders
Security Bank Ballpark 6:30 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00)
- Third of a four-game series and an eight-game homestand (see below)
- Radio: NewsTalk 550 with Bob Hards ... airtime 6:15 p.m.
Probable Starters
FRI: Pedro Payano (RH, 1-3, 6.23)
RH:
The Homestand at Security Bank Ballpark
May 16 & 17 vs. Frisco RoughRiders & May 18-21 vs. San Antonio Missions
Includes Thirsty Thursday (May 17) … Replica Bobble Trophies (Friday, May 18)
Fireworks (Saturday, May 19) and Safety Awareness / Kids Day (Monday, May 21 at 11:00 a.m.)