RoughRiders Fall 6-1 to Drillers

The Frisco RoughRiders (40-33, 2-3 second half) fell 6-1 to the Tulsa Drillers on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Riders Field, struggling to keep pace in the fifth game of a six-game series.

Bratt Battles Despite Early Deficit

LHP Mitch Bratt (4-1, 2.65 ERA) went deeper than expected for the RoughRiders after the early going. The Drillers struck early with a 3-run HR by Kendall Simmons (2nd) in the 1st and a solo HR by John Rhodes (5th) in the 2nd, building a 4-0 lead. Bratt’s final line:

• 5.1 IP, 5 R, 7 H, 2 BB, 8 SO, 14 swinging misses, 86/57 strikes
• 2.65 ERA (2nd in Texas League), 83 SO (2nd in Texas League)

Drillers’ Pitching Stifles Frisco

• RHP Chris Campos (4-3, 4.02 ERA): Stats not provided for this game, but led Drillers’ effort
• Drillers’ staff: Limited Frisco to 4 hits, specifics not provided

Offense Struggles, Moller Delivers Lone Run

Frisco’s lone run came in the 5th when Ian Moller’s RBI single scored Frainyer Chavez. Sebastian Walcott went 1-for-3, 1 BB, 1 SB (18th of season, 6th in series), but the bats managed just 4 hits:

• Ian Moller: 1 RBI single
• Sebastian Walcott: 1-for-3, 1 BB, 1 SB (18th)

Bullpen Efforts

• RHP Skylar Hales: 1.2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 SO
• RHP Gerardo Carrillo: 1 IP, 0 R, 3 SO (all swinging)
• RHP Jackson Kelley: 1 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 2 SO

Series Finale

Frisco faces the Drillers Sunday, June 29, at 6:05 p.m. at Riders Field, with RHP Trey Supak (5-2, 4.30 ERA) battling RHP Patrick Copen (0-1, 2.66 ERA).

Promotions include Throwback Night (Globe Life), Throwback T-Shirt Giveaway (Astound), an autograph session with former Riders Matt Harrison and Craig Gentry, and a Pregame Celebrate Your Faith event with Elvis Andrus.

Fan Engagement Appeal

After nearly 6 years covering Rangers prospects at The Prospect Times, we need your support to keep going after this season. Comment and share if you love this content—your engagement fuels this passion project!

Round Rock Express (37-43)

The Round Rock Express rolled to a 15-4 victory over the Tacoma Rainiers. Every player reached base, though 1B Blaine Crim and C Cooper Johnson went hitless (each 0-for-X, 2 BB, 1 R).

Richie Martin went 4-for-5, 2 RBI.

Trevor Hauver went 3-for-5, 3 RBI, and Alan Trejo went 3-for-5, 2 RBI.

Kellen Strahm and Sam McKinney each hit a HR.

RHP Caleb Boushley (1.17 ERA) threw 4.2 scoreless IP, 2 H, 3 BB, 4 SO, 84/47 strikes.

LHP Robby Ahlstrom (3.20 ERA) earned the win: 1.1 IP, 1 R (HR).

Rainiers’ RHP Logan Evans (1-3, 5.40 ERA) took the loss.

Hub City Spartanburgers (34-39)

The Hub City Spartanburgers fell 3-1 to the Aberdeen IronBirds.

LHP Mason Molina took his first High-A loss: 5 IP, 2 R, 1 H, 3 BB, 6 SO.

Gleider Figuereo went 1-for-4, 1 RBI, and Yeison Morrobel went 2-for-4 (.200 AVG).

The Spartanburgers struck out 14 times, IronBirds 10.

IronBirds’ RHP Carter Baumler (1-0, 1.69 ERA) earned the win: 2.1 IP, 1 H, 3 SO.

Starter Michael Forret threw 4 IP, 1 R, 6 H, 7 SO. LHP Alejandro Méndez earned his first save: 1 IP, 1 BB, 1 SO.

Hickory Crawdads (38-34)

The Hickory Crawdads lost 6-1 to the Salem Red Sox in a completed doubleheader game suspended from June 27. LHP Garrett Horn, with 18 SO in 9.1 IP prior, threw 2 IP, 1 R (unearned), 1 H, 1 BB, 1 SO, 38/25 strikes. RHP Kai Wynyard (3.07 ERA) tossed 3 scoreless IP, 2 H, 1 SO, 30/20 strikes. Only OF Maxton Martin and INF Hector Osorio recorded hits.

ACL Rangers (23-18)

The ACL Rangers lost 7-4 to the ACL Rockies. Paulino Santana went 3-for-5

Braylin Morel went 2-for-5, 1 R

Yolfran Castillo went 1-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 2 R, 2 SB, and Angel Arredondo went 2-for-2, 3 RBI.

LHP Enyel Lopez took the loss: 2.1 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 1 BB, 2 SO.

DSL Rangers Blue (3-17)

DSL Rangers Blue lost 13-6, committing 3 errors. Jhostin Genao went 1-for-3, HR (2nd).

DSL Rangers Red Update (12-7)

DSL Rangers Red fell 2-1 to DSL Miami. DSL Miami’s RHP Victor Rodriguez (1-0, 3.46 ERA) earned the win: 3.1 IP, 2 H, 3 SO.

Transactions Update

• Express: LHP Kohl Drake promoted to Triple-A Round Rock (not official transaction yet). RHP Robert Dugger released.
• RoughRiders: RHP Jackson Kelley activated from 60-day injured list. RHP Florencio Serrano assigned to Hickory from Frisco.
• Crawdads: RHP J’Briell Easley placed on 7-day injured list (retroactive to June 27). RHP Florencio Serrano assigned from Frisco.