> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://theprospecttimes.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # RoughRiders VS Springfield Cardinals Cinco De Mayo: Game Recap - URL: https://theprospecttimes.com/roughriders-vs-springfield-cardinals/ - Published: 2019-05-06T02:15:53.000Z - Updated: 2025-07-15T06:05:29.000Z - Author: Heath Criswell - Tags: Charles Leblanc, Pedro Payano, Ronald Guzman, RoughRiders vs Springfield Cardinals, #Migrated-1752558658676, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-07-15 05:51 ## RoughRiders VS Springfield Cardinals (St Louis Cardinals) This is my 4th game to cover in person as a credentialed media member. I am definitely grateful and blessed with this opportunity. On this Cinco De Mayo the RoughRiders celebrated Girl Power day and there was a nice crowd of 6,408 on hand on this perfect Sunday for baseball. ![Pedro Payano warming up](https://theprospecttimes.com/content/images/2025/07/20190505_183412-1.jpg) Pedro Payano warming up Right-handed pitcher, **Pedro Payano** got the start for the RoughRiders. Prior to this game he has an earned run average of 2.49 with a record of 3-0. #### First pitch was at 4:06 PM CST #### Starting Pitcher - Pedro Payano The 1st inning was definitely the best for *Payano*. He struck out the first 2 batters. One swinging and the other looking. He got *Dylan Carlson* to ground out and got out of the 1st in 12 pitches. *Payano* allowed a home run to Conner Capel, his 5th of the year, in between strikeouts in the 2nd. The trouble came in the 5th for *Payano*. He allowed 4 runs to cross the plate and didn't get out of the inning. He pitched 4.2 innings and allowed 6 runs on 5 hits, 3 walks and 7 strikeouts. His earned run average is now 4.10. #### Relief Pitching - James Jones, Locke St John, [Emmanuel Clase](https://theprospecttimes.com/around-the-farm-4-23-19-emmanuel-clase-sees-action-in-frisco/) **James Jone**s pitches 1.1 innings and struck out 2 bringing his earned run average to 4.97. **Locke St John** is all business and did what he does best. He pitched 2 scoreless innings, allowing 1 hit and striking out 2\. His earned run average is 0.59 ***[Emmanuel Clase](https://m.milb.com/milb/iphone/player/661403?ref=theprospecttimes.com)*** had en error on a throw. He pitched 1 inning and allowed 1 unearned run and one earned run. This guys throws the heat. Take a look at just some of his pitches showing the MPH and spin rate. 100 MPH- didn't catch a he spin rate 99.9 MPH 2,706 99.9 MPH 2,650 98.6 MPH 2,648 100.6 MPH 2,608 90.7 MPH 2,735 100.7 MPH 2,693 100 MPH 2,614 100.1 MPH 2,648 90.7 MPH 2,619 99.9 MPH 2,552 100.6 MPH 2,582 100.5 MPH 2,519 100.3 MPH 2,478 98.8 MPH 2,662 99.0 MPH 2,582 This wasn't everyone of his pitches. The error he had really cost him but his stuff is electric. Nonetheless, he got his 2nd loss of the season and his earned run average is 11.12. #### The Riders Offense: 6 runs on 11 hits. Four Riders had multi hit games. **Charles Leblanc** and **Andretty Cordero** each had 3 hits. Dallas native **Preston Beck** and ***Tony Sanchez*** each had 2 hits. Also it was cool to see **Ronald [Guzm?n](https://www.criswellscc.com/ronald-guzman-hits-3-home-runs/?ref=theprospecttimes.com)** up close. He went 1-5 and is hitting and even .300 with the Riders. ![Ronald Guzm?n at 1st with the RoughRiders](https://theprospecttimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190505_210354.jpg) Ronald Guzm?n at 1st with the RoughRiders #### RoughRiders player of the game ![Charles Leblanc, photo credit: Heath Criswell](https://theprospecttimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190505_204639.jpg) Charles Leblanc, photo credit: Heath Criswell Even with his throwing error, I give the player of the game honor to **Charles Leblanc**. He remained hot, going 3-4, with 2 runs and a sac-fly that just happened to tie the game. Plus, he leads the RoughRiders in batting average at .374 for the year. There were 7 wild pitches in this game between both teams and the game took 3 hours and 14 minutes. The RoughRiders vs Springfield Cardinals ended with a Riders loss by a final of 8-6\. They move to 18-12 on the year. Until next time, #LetsRide