Round Rock Express: Blown Save Leads to 7-5 Loss

The Round Rock Express experienced a tough 7-5 loss to OKC at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark after reliever Jacob Latz allowed a game-changing 3-run homer in the 8th inning, turning a one-run lead into a two-run deficit.

Critical 8th-Inning Moment

Pitching Change in the 8th

In the top of the 8th, with the Express leading 5-4, they made a pitching change, replacing Luis Curvelo with Jacob Latz (L, 0-2) (BS, 1). Latz initially looked sharp, getting a 4-pitch fly out for the first out.

Blown Save and Game-Changing Homer

Latz then lost his command, walking the next 2 hitters. He managed to get a groundout for the second out, but on a 0-1 count, he threw an 86 MPH changeup that was hit over the left field wall at 107 MPH for a 3-run homer. The home run flipped the score from a 5-4 lead to a 7-5 deficit with 2 innings left, resulting in a blown save for Latz and a loss for the Express.

Offensive Performances

Mixed Results at the Plate

Evan Carter went 0-for-3 but drew a walk and recorded his first stolen base of the season, though his batting average dropped to .080. Blaine Crim went 1-for-4 but struck out 3 times. Trevor Hauver provided a positive note, going 2-for-3.

Looking Ahead

Game 3 of this 6-game series against OKC is scheduled for tomorrow night at 7:05 PM.

Stay tuned to The Prospect Times for more Round Rock Express recaps as the season continues!