Round Rock Express: Early Offense Fuels 7-1 Victory
The Round Rock Express jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, defeating the Toledo Mud Hens 7-1 at Dell Diamond. Here’s the Round Rock Express 2025 game recap, breaking down the offensive outbursts, pitching performances, and what’s next in the series.
Offensive Firepower
The Express got the offense rolling in the 1st inning, scoring 3 runs. Cody Freeman drove in Dustin Harris with an RBI single, followed by Trevor Hauver’s RBI single that brought in Blaine Crim. The inning’s scoring concluded with a 6-4-3 double play that allowed Cody Freeman to score, giving the Express a 3-0 lead.
In the bottom of the 5th, Blaine Crim continued his hot start, going 4-for-5 with 2 RBIs (8 on the season). He doubled in Dustin Harris, and Cody Freeman followed with a double—his first of the season—driving in Crim. The inning wrapped up with Tucker Barnhart’s sacrifice fly, scoring Freeman. Crim later singled in Harris for his second RBI of the night, finalizing the scoring at 7-1.
Pitching Dominance
Express starter David Buchanan delivered a solid outing, pitching 4.1 innings, allowing 6 hits, 1 run, 1 walk, and recording 4 strikeouts. #6 prospect reliever Emiliano Teodo (W, 1-0) followed, throwing 1.2 scoreless innings with 2 strikeouts, using 15 pitches, 11 of them strikes. Matt Festa closed out the game, pitching 2 innings, allowing 1 hit, and striking out 5.
Standout Performers
- Dustin Harris: 3-for-5, 3 runs scored.
- Blaine Crim: 4-for-5, 2 runs scored, 2 RBIs.
- Cody Freeman: 3-for-5, 2 runs scored, 2 RBIs.
- Kellen Strahm: 2-for-3.
Next Game
Game 5 of this 6-game series against the Toledo Mud Hens is set for tomorrow night at Dell Diamond, with the first pitch at 7:15 PM.
Stay tuned to The Prospect Times for more Round Rock Express 2025 game recaps as the series continues!