Sherman Shadowcats Secure First Win of the Season with Walkoff Walk
The Sherman Shadowcats of the Mid America League got their first win of the season in walk-off fashion, defeating the Joplin Outlaws 8-7 in 10 innings.I n a game attended by 347 fans, the Shadowcats used six pitchers to secure their first victory of the young season. Pitching Highlights Starter Keith Kennemer: 5 IP, 1 H, 3 BB, 3 K, 5 HBP (76 pitches, 42 strikes) Israel Diaz: 1 IP, 1 H, 1 K Clayton Merritt: Earned the win with 1.2 IP, 1 BB, 2 K. The Shadowcats held a 5-0 lead until the to
Texas Rangers Affiliates Recap: May 25, 2024
On May 25, 2024, the Texas Rangers' affiliate teams had an impressive day on the field, finishing with a combined record of 4-1. Here’s a little recap of each game. Round Rock Express (27-22) Defeat Space Cowboys 4-3 The Round Rock Express edged out the Space Cowboys (Astros) with a 4-3 victory. Pitching Highlights Owen White: 6 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 2 BB, 4 K (83 pitches, 57 strikes) Grant Wolfram: 1 scoreless inning Daniel Robert: 2 scoreless innings, 3 K Batting Highlights: Andrew Knapp: 3-
May 24, 2024: Recaps for the Express, RoughRiders, Crawdads, and Wood Ducks
Round Rock Express (26-22) The Round Rock Express faced a tough loss against the Space Cowboys, ending the game with a 2-3 defeat. Cole Winn was on the mound for the bottom of the 9th, allowing two runs which led to a walk-off loss. Despite the outcome, Dustin Harris and Trevor Hauver delivered multi-hit performances, while Sandro Fabian and Matt Duffy each contributed an RBI. The Express now hold a record of 26-22. Frisco RoughRiders (25-17) The RoughRiders fell short in their game against
Shadowcats Fall Short in Season Opener Against Outlaws
The Shadowcats' eagerly awaited season opener in the newly formed Mid America League almost didn't happen due to weather concerns, but the game went on, completing eight innings at Veterans Field in Sherman. Despite the excitement, the Shadowcats fell to the Outlaws with a final score of 6-10 in a game lasting 3 hours and 8 minutes, witnessed by 524 dedicated fans. Game Overview Pitching Summary Starter: Tanner Carter (2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 3 SO)- Relief: * Tyler Carnes: (2 IP, 1 H, 0
What the Funk?
It's been a while since I've sat down to write a column and quite a lot has taken place during that stretch... My wife and I welcomed our first child to the world (it's a girl) and she has already got me wrapped around her littler fingers. The Rangers have called up a handful of players including Justin Foscue, Davis Wendzel, Jack Leiter and Derek Hill to name a few. Injuries have continued to plague the big lead squad, along with setbacks for those already on the IL. Cody Bradford was pitchi
Texas Rangers Minor League Players of the Month: April 2024
The Texas Rangers have announced their April players of the month, showcasing outstanding performances across their minor league affiliates. Player of the Month Taking the spotlight as the Player of the Month is Josh Hatcher, an outfielder for the AA Frisco RoughRiders. The 25-year-old standout, drafted in the 10th round from Kennesaw State University, Georgia, displayed an impressive .373/.403/.576/.979 slash line with 3 home runs, 16 RBIs, and 11 runs scored. Hatcher's stellar .373 batting
Pitcher Jack Leiter wins AAA Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week
Round Rock RHP Jack Leiter, the 2021 1st round pick (#2 overall), has wasted no time making his mark in Triple-A, earning PCL Pitcher of the Week honors for the week of April 22nd-28th. The 24-year-old hurler got his professional career off to a rocky start in his Major League debut against the Detroit Tigers, allowing seven runs on eight hits in just 3.2 innings. However, Leiter bounced back in a big way in his first Triple-A start against Salt Lake City on April 25th, tossing six dominant inn
Leiter Leits Out, Fabian Delivers Walk-Off Win for Express (11-13)
You could say that Jack Leiter wants to be back in Arlington. He dominated in his first start since his MLB debut, striking out the first three batters he faced and tossing 6 scoreless innings. Despite issuing 3 walks, he remained sharp, reaching up to 98.1 mph on the fastball. The walks didn't come back to haunt him like they have in the past. A debut to remember Making his Triple-A debut in relief, Aidan Anderson was impressive, pitching 3 hitless innings with 1 walk and 5 strikeouts. He g