Round Rock Express 2025 Opening Series: A Tough 0-3 Start on the Road
The Round Rock Express returned home for their opening night with a 0-3 record after a challenging road trip against the Tacoma Rainiers. Let’s break down the Round Rock Express 2025 opening series and see how the team performed in their first three games of the season!
Friday Night: Express Lost 6-1 to Rainiers
The Express fell 6-1 in the series opener, struggling to find their rhythm.
Pitching Breakdown:
Newcomer starting pitcher Caleb Boushley (L, 0-1) went 3.2 innings, throwing 56 pitches (39 strikes), giving up 2 runs on 3 hits, with 1 walk, 2 strikeouts, and a 2-run home run. Reliever Nolan Hoffman had a tough outing, pitching 1 inning and allowing 4 hits, 4 runs, 1 walk, 1 strikeout, and a 3-run home run. Emiliano Teodo went 1.1 innings, giving up 2 hits, 1 walk, and 1 strikeout on 22 pitches (12 strikes), while letting an inherited runner score. Hunter Strickland pitched 1 inning with 2 strikeouts, and Daniel Robert threw 1 inning, allowing 1 hit and recording 1 strikeout.
Offense:
Before being called up to the majors, Jonathan Ornelas went 2-for-4 with the Express’s only RBI, accounting for 2 of the team’s 7 hits on the night.
Saturday Night: Express Lost 3-1
The Express dropped another close game, falling 3-1, with defensive miscues proving costly as they committed 3 errors, leading to 2 unearned runs. Newcomer shortstop Alan Trejo had a rough night, committing 2 errors on throws.
Pitching Breakdown:
Starter David Buchanan went 5 innings, allowing 4 hits, 1 earned run, 2 walks, and 2 strikeouts. He was replaced by Jacob Latz (L, 0-1), who pitched 1 inning, giving up 2 unearned runs, 1 walk, and 1 strikeout. Dane Acker threw 2 innings, issuing 1 walk and recording 2 strikeouts.
Offense:
Justin Foscue led the offense, going 3-for-4 with a double, while Cody Freeman drove in the only run with a sacrifice fly.
Sunday Afternoon: Express Lost 5-2
The Express fell 5-2 in the series finale, unable to hold a late lead, completing the sweep by the Rainiers.
Pitching Breakdown:
Closer Joe Barlow (L, 0-1) had a rough return to the Express, going 1/3 of an inning and allowing 3 hits, 3 runs, and 1 home run. The Express held a 2-1 lead going into the bottom of the 8th until reliever Luis Curvelo (BS, 1) pitched 1 inning, giving up 2 hits, 1 run, and 1 home run. Starter Adrian Houser went 5 innings, allowing 1 hit, 1 run (a home run), 1 walk, and 5 strikeouts. Cole Winn pitched 2 innings, giving up 1 hit and recording 2 strikeouts.
Offense:
The Express offense managed 6 hits, with 2 coming from Blaine Crim. Designated hitter Sam Haggerty went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Looking Ahead
After a tough 0-3 start on their West Coast trip, the Express return home for a 12-game homestand starting Tuesday night. They’ll face the Toledo Mud Hens, Detroit’s farm team, for 6 games, followed by 6 games against the Oklahoma City Dodgers’ farm team. Let’s hope the home crowd at Dell Diamond can spark a turnaround for the Express!
This Round Rock Express 2025 opening series showed flashes of potential, but the team will look to tighten up their defense and bullpen as they head into their home opener. Stay tuned to The Prospect Times for all the latest updates on the Rangers’ farm system—let’s cheer these guys on as they aim to get back on track!