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# Game 2/120: RoughRiders move to 2-0
- URL: https://theprospecttimes.com/game-2-120-roughriders-move-to-2-0/
- Published: 2021-05-06T15:27:55.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-15T06:03:53.000Z
- Author: Heath Criswell
- Tags: Game 2/120: RoughRiders, #Migrated-1752558658676, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-07-15 05:51

The Frisco RoughRiders are off to a great start. They won their second game in a row by a final of 9-6 over the Midland RockHounds (Oakland Athletics). The RoughRiders scored 9 unanswered runs to help them pull off the win.

### On the mound

Right-hander **Jake Latz** got the start for the RoughRiders. He pitched 2.1 innings and allowed 1 hit, 2 walks, struck out two and a HBP. The RockHounds scored 5 runs, 4 were earned due to a throwing error by Diosbel.

The bullpen held the RockHounds scoreless for 5 innings until the top of the 9th.

The first one on in relief was [Stephen Villines](https://www.milb.com/player/stephen-villines-676644?ref=theprospecttimes.com) who set the tone for the rest of the bullpen. He pitched 2.2 scoreless innings allowing only one hit and struck out three.

**Alex Speas** pitched 1.2 innings. He allowed one hit, one walk and struck out 3\. It was reported initially that he touched 98 but I heard from the radio broadcast that he actually did touch triple digits.

**Blake Bass** pitched 2.1 innings and allowed one run on two hits and struck out one. In the top of the 9th he came into a non-save situation but ended up earning the save after the RockHounds tried to mount a comeback.

### At the plate

The RoughRiders line-up is going to hard to keep quiet most nights. There is a ton of speed and talent all through the roster, including the pitching side of things.

**Bubba Thompson**, is one that stood out. He is extremely fast and so is Steele Walker, who grew up coming to Riders Field. Both played a huge role in their 2nd win of the season.

In total, the line-up scored 9 runs on 10 hits. They earned 5 walks and struck out 10 times.

![](https://theprospecttimes.com/content/images/2025/07/photo_1620314242416-1.jpg)

Catcher Matt Whatley

Let's not let this moment slip by without mentioning catcher Matt Whatley. He was one of the four Riders with multi-hit games. In the first two games of the season he is hitting .571 with a 1.339 OPS, plus he's got two stolen bases.

Julio Pablo Martinez, Steele Walker and Jax Biggers were the other players with multi-hit games. Martinez also had his third stolen base of the season.

In the end the Riders have a 2-0 record. Stephen Villines (1-0) earned the win. Blake Bass earned his first save of the season.

Right-hander Tyler Phillips takes the mound for the RoughRiders tonight in the third game if this series. The RoughRiders will be facing left-hander Ty Damron. First pitch is set for 7:05.