Round Rock Express Edge Las Vegas Aviators 7-6 in Extra-Inning Thriller

The Round Rock Express extended their hot streak, defeating the Las Vegas Aviators by a final of 7-6 in a thrilling extra-inning battle. Blaine Crim and Sam Haggerty delivered clutch sacrifice flies in the bottom of the 10th to secure the win. The Express have a 5-game win-streak and have won seven out of their last eight games.

Carter’s Homer Powers Offense

Evan Carter led the charge, going 1-for-5 with a 3-run home run (his 2nd), 3 RBIs, 2 runs scored, and a stolen base (his 5th). Carter’s homer, a 383-foot blast off a 2-1, 82 mph slider, left the bat at 105 MPH against a right-handed pitcher. Ezequiel Duran went 1-for-2 with a double and a stolen base (his 2nd), Sam Haggerty contributed a 1-for-3 performance with a triple, an RBI, and 2 runs scored, and Johnathan Ornelas added a 2-for-3 effort with 2 RBIs, fueling the Express’ dynamic attack.

Dunning and Barlow Anchor Pitching

Starting pitcher Dane Dunning worked 5.1 innings, allowing 6 hits, 2 runs, 2 walks, and striking out 6. Reliever Joe Barlow (W, 1-2) earned the win, pitching 1.1 innings, giving up 1 hit, 1 unearned run, and recording 1 strikeout, helping the Express navigate the late-inning pressure.

Game 4

The Round Rock Express look to continue their dominance in Game 4 of this 6-game series against the Las Vegas Aviators. 

First pitch is set for 7:15 PM tomorrow night.