The Frisco RoughRiders are on a tear, and Amarillo’s Hodgetown Stadium is paying the price. After five games of this six-game set, Frisco has outscored the Sod Poodles 44-22, and their bats are just getting hotter.
Let’s dive into the action from a wild 18-1 victory where the RoughRiders set multiple season highs.
A Night of Firsts
Frisco’s offense exploded for a season-high 18 runs, 21 hits, and 7 home runs—yes, seven!
Every hitter in the lineup got in on the action, with six players racking up multi-hit games. It was one of those magical nights where everything clicked.
Sebastian Walcott blasts his first Double-A HR
One of the standout moments came from Sebastian Walcott, the Rangers’ top prospect, who hammered his first Double-A home run. At just 18, Walcott is the youngest player in franchise history, and he’s already turning heads in his limited action. He capped off the night going 2-for-6 with a homer and 4 RBI, showing why he’s a rising star in the system.
Abimelec Ortiz hit 2 HR’s in back-to-back games
Not to be outdone, Abimelec Ortiz continued his power surge, going deep twice for the second consecutive game. That’s a first for him in his pro career, and he finished going 5-for-6 with 5 RBI.
Pitching Steals the Show Too
On the pitching side, Ryan Lobus (1-0, 3.00) earned his first Double-A win, pitching two scoreless innings out of the bullpen, allowing just one hit while striking out three.
He’s been a strikeout machine this season with 134 strikeouts in 94.1 innings.
Emiliano Teodo also made his first appearance out of the bullpen this season, tossing a scoreless inning. The RoughRiders’ bullpen was rock solid all night, shutting down any hope Amarillo had of a comeback.
Here is the Boxscore.
What’s Next?
Frisco wraps up the regular season tomorrow with one more game against Amarillo before heading into playoff mode.
They’ll kick off the division series on Tuesday in Midland and return to Riders Field for Game 2 on Thursday, September 19. If needed, Game 3 will be played on Friday, September 20.
With the bats on fire and the pitching holding strong, Frisco is locked and loaded for the playoffs. Stay tuned—this ride isn’t over yet!
