Riders outpaced in slugfest
FRISCO, Texas (May 10, 2023) – The Frisco RoughRiders showed off their offense on Wednesday, but the Wichita Wind Surge did even more winning 16-8 from Riders Field. Box Score Frisco (13-16) kept the game close with a pair of home runs in the fifth inning by Thomas Saggese and
FRISCO, Texas (May 10, 2023) – The Frisco RoughRiders showed off their offense on Wednesday, but the Wichita Wind Surge did even more winning 16-8 from Riders Field.
Frisco (13-16) kept the game close with a pair of home runs in the fifth inning by Thomas Saggese and Liam Hicks, the first homer of the season for each. Hicks was making his Double-A debut on Wednesday as the starting catcher. The Toronto native reached base three times and recorded three runs batted in. Saggese had four hits, tying a career-high, and scored twice.
Wichita (12-17) was paced by David Banuelos, who had a trio of two-RBI hits including a home run in the second inning. His six RBIs tied a career-high.
Wichita struck early and often, totaling eight earned runs off Frisco starter Ryan Garcia (0-3). Osiris German (2-0) pitched 2.1 innings with three earned runs for Wichita before former RoughRiders pitcher Seth Nordlin took care of the final 2.1 innings without a run.
Frisco got another strong day from Kellen Strahm, who has posted two hits in both games this series. The San Jose State product has 12 hits in his last seven games.
Wichita scored eight runs off the Frisco bullpen, but Hever Bueno and Theo McDowell were bright spots, each throwing 1.1 innings in relief without a run scored.
The third game of the six-game series begins Thursday, May 11 at 6:35 p.m. RHP Jack Leiter (1-2, 5.19 ERA) gets the start for the RoughRiders. RHP Carlos Luna (0-1, 5.89 ERA) is Wichita’s starter.
Former World Series MVP Corey Seager is expected to make a rehab appearance with Frisco starting on Thursday.
In addition to Thirsty Thursday, with $3 Shiner Bock and $3 Truly Wild Berrys in the seating bowl, plus Rowdy at the River presented by Twisted Tea, Thursday’s game is also Peaked in High School Night. Get $2 off a ticket by wearing a Letterman’s jacket to the game and also take home a RoughRiders’ Swinging Teddy Letterman’s patch. Get your tickets now at RidersBaseball.com or call 972.731.9200.
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 is celebrating 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 185 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball including current Rangers Josh Jung, Cole Ragans and Bubba Thompson. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact [email protected].