Round Rock, TX - With a COVID outbreak going thru the parent club creating a massive roster shuffle within the entire organization, the new look Round Rock Express (Texas Rangers) outlasted the El Paso Chihuahuas 3-2 Tuesday night to split the series at 3 games apiece.

Express 3rd baseman Josh Jung went 3-3 with a run scored while reaching base four times while Round Rock mainstay Elier Hernandez drove in 2 on his 11th home run of the season to give the Express the lead in the 6th.

Newly acquired 30 year-old RHP Buck Farmer pitched the 6th inning, his first for any organization outside of the Tigers, gave up a run but picked up the win in relief of starter Yerry Rodriguez. Rodriguez making his 3rd start for the Express went a solid 5 innings giving up only 2 hits, one being a first inning homer to El Paso RF Brian O'Grady for the only run he gave up over his outing.

Team USA Silver Medalist Ryder Ryan pitched a perfect ninth to close out the win, picking up his 3rd save of 2021.

The team has a day off on Wednesday and travels to Albuquerque to open a series on Thursday against the Isotopes.

Be sure to check back to The Prospect Times for full analysis.

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Michael Owen
Michael has experienced sports in many areas on and off the field. From his days on field as an NCAA official to his 10+ years in the press box he's performed, participated or reported on 3 Super Bowls, 2 World Series, 2 World boxing championships, multiple MMA championships, a Stanley Cup Final and countless NCAA, NFL, MLB & NHL playoff games. Michael is also a proud voting member of the Football Writers Association of America. The currently semi-retired father of five resides in Round Rock Texas with his lovely and talented wife Robin, 2 dogs, a cat with Stockholm and a George (a cat that doesn't realize it.)

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