Alex Speas

Frisco RoughRiders win on Armed Forces Day

It was Armed Forces Day at Riders Field and a beautiful day for baseball. The day saw a season-high 4,747 fans come fill the seats. This was the 2nd start that I have seen of right-hander Tim Brennan. He was cruising through the first two innings. Through two, he had struckout three and had two groundouts and a fly-out. The third inning is the one where things got away a little bit. After a strikeout and a groundout, Centerfielder Ross Adolph hit a single to left and then hit the next batter.

RoughRiders suffer 1st shutout after brilliant start by Winn

The RoughRiders were handed their first shutout of the season last night after a brilliant start by Winn. A good crowd was on hand, including Colby Lewis, to watch the top pitching prospect in the Rangers farm system. This was my first time to see Cole Winn pitch in person and he didn't disappoint. Most of my time was spent behind the lense of my camera but from my view behind home plate, it seemed that he was getting squeezed on some of his pitches. I was especially impressed when he was able

After a rough start; it's time for the Texas Rangers to play their prospects

This goes without saying but I'm going to say it anyway, "This is not the typical baseball season". Heck, if it was maybe I probably don't fully buy into this idea but hear me out. It's time for the Rangers to play their prospects.The Rangers have lost 8 games in a row after losing the 3-game series to the Mariners. This team isn't performing up to their ability, or maybe they are. Either way we are not a .500 baseball team. The Rangers are currently 10-17 with only 33 games left to play. It is