RoughRiders Top Drillers 3-1 Behind Drake’s Gem, Mieses’ Homer

The Frisco RoughRiders (40-30, 2-0 second half), haven't lost in the second half. They came away with a 3-1 victory against the Tulsa Drillers (26-45, 0-2) on Wednesday night at Riders Field. In the second game of a six-game series, LHP Kohl Drake delivered another masterful performance, and a first-inning outburst powered Frisco to a lead they wouldn’t give up.

Drake’s Dominance on the Mound

Kohl Drake (3-3, 2.74 ERA) continued his scorching run, tossing 6 scoreless innings against the Drillers. His stat line tells the story:

• 6 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 2 SO, 79 pitches (51 strikes), 10 swinging misses.
• Only 1 run allowed over his last 3 starts (18 IP) against RockHounds, Missions, and Drillers.
• 0.50 ERA since June 11, ranking 3rd in Minor League Baseball among qualified pitchers.

Drake outdueled Tulsa’s LHP Brandon Neeck (2-3, 4.94 ERA).

First-Inning Fireworks

Frisco’s bats erupted in the bottom of the first, plating all three of their runs. INF Cam Cauley scored on an error by Tulsa C Griffin Lockwood-Powell, and OF Luis Mieses crushed a two-run homer—his 11th of the season, leading the RoughRiders and tying for 3rd in the Texas League. Mieses’ .472 slugging percentage, with 22 of his 49 hits for extra bases, ranks 2nd in the league, showcasing his power as a cornerstone of Frisco’s lineup.

Bullpen Locks It Down

Frisco’s relievers held firm despite a late Tulsa push:

• LHP Avery Weems: 1 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 1 SO, 3 swinging misses
• RHP Gavin Collyer (3.18 ERA): 1 IP, 1 SO, credited with 5th hold
• RHP Skylar Hales: 1 IP, 0 R, 10 pitches (5 strikes), earned 5th save

Tulsa’s lone run came in the 8th when OF Kole Myers hit an infield single, narrowing the gap to 3-1, but Frisco’s bullpen slammed the door.

Series Continues

The RoughRiders and Drillers clash again Thursday at 7:05 p.m. at Riders Field, with Frisco’s RHP Josh Stephan (5-2, 4.75 ERA) taking the mound.

Rangers Affiliates Roundup

Round Rock Express (35-42)

Crushed the Rainiers 13-4, hitting 4 HRs:

• 1B Blaine Crim: 3-for-4, HR (13th, 438 ft, 109 MPH exit velo), 4 RBI
• INF Michael Helman: 4-for-6, HR (5th), 3 RBI
• INF Alan Trejo: 2-for-4, HR (4th), 3 RBI
• 3B Cody Freeman: 4-for-5, HR (10th), 2 RBI

Hub City Spartanburgers

Game vs. Aberdeen IronBirds postponed due to weather. Doubleheader scheduled for June 26, gates open at 4:30 p.m., first pitch at 5:00 p.m., Game 2 ~30 minutes after Game 1. Tickets for June 25 redeemable for 2025 season games (equal or lesser value, based on availability).

Hickory Crawdads (37-33)

Lost 2-5 to Salem Red Sox

• RHP Enrique Segura (4.10 ERA): 6.2 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 3 SO, 69/51 strikes, 8 swinging misses
• RHP Brock Porter: 1.1 IP, 3 R, 4 H (1 HR), 0 SO, 21/14 strikes, 2 swinging misses, took 1st loss

ACL Rangers (22-17)

Lost 3-1 to ACL Reds

• OF Braylin Morel: 2-for-2, 2 doubles, 1 R
• INF Andry Batista: 2-for-2
• INF Angel Arredondo: 1 double, 1 RBI
• RHP Aidan Curry (5.79 ERA): 4.2 IP, 3 R, 7 H, 6 SO, took loss

Transactions on the farm

Frisco RoughRiders Transactions (June 25):

• RHP Trey Supak transferred from Triple-A Round Rock
• LHP Bryan Magdaleno placed on Development List (retroactive to 6/24)

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