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Express Walk Off on Rafael Ortega's Home Run
Round Rock Express

Express Walk Off on Rafael Ortega's Home Run

The Round Rock Express defeated the Albuquerque Isotopes 6-5 on Friday night in walk-off fashion. Rafael Ortega hit a solo home run in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Express the win. The Express got out to an early lead, scoring two runs in the 2nd and adding one run in the 3rd and 4th. The Isotopes scored a run in the 3rd and put up three runs in the 7th to tie the game at 4-4 and send it to extras. This win put the Express back into the win column after losing on Thursday. They im
Matt Whatley's two home runs to help Riders in comeback win
AA Frisco RoughRiders

Matt Whatley's two home runs to help Riders in comeback win

Frisco turned to right-hander Zak Kent (0-1, 5.82) for his first Saturday start of the season, as the RoughRiders welcomed fans to MARVEL Defenders of the Diamond night with special-themed jerseys. San Antonio sent RHP Lake Bachar (0-0, 1.29 ERA) to the mound for just his third appearance since joining the Missions roster on May 15th. Matt Whatley hit two home runs at the plate to help the RoughRiders complete their comeback win. We've been used to Saturdays being Leiter-day but the Rangers hav
RoughRiders get season high 17 hits
AA Frisco RoughRiders

RoughRiders get season high 17 hits

The RoughRiders got back into the win column with a 10-5 win against the Midland RockHounds. It was a huge offensive night for the bats in the Riders lineup as they got a season-high 17 hits. Not every RoughRider had a hit but everyone in the line-up got on base. Left-hander Avery Weems earned his first win of the season pitching five innings and allowing three runs on five hits, three walks and two strikeouts. His earned run average sits at 10.13 through 10.2 innings pitched. As has been the
RoughRiders Opening day 2022: road to the TLC begins
AA Frisco RoughRiders

RoughRiders Opening day 2022: road to the TLC begins

Frisco RoughRiders opening day is officially here. It has been over 200 days (208 to be exact) since the RoughRiders have played a game at Riders Field and fans are eagerly waiting for their chance to see them back in action. I said this exact same thing last season but this is the best team the RoughRiders have ever fielded. For starters here is the RoughRiders starting rotation 1. Cody Bradford, LHP 2. Jack Leiter, RHP 3. Cole Ragans, LHP 4. Zak Kent, RHP 5. Avery Weems, LHP 6. Justin
RoughRiders win 8-0, snap 3 game losing streak
MLB- Texas Rangers

RoughRiders win 8-0, snap 3 game losing streak

We knew the losing streak wouldn't last much longer. The RoughRiders are back in the win column after losing 3-games in a row. They won by a final of 8-0 over the Arkansas Travelers (Mariners). They move to 37-20 on the season while the Travelers move to 29-27. On the mound Right-hander Noah Bremer, was just activated from the IL and made his 1st start of the season, replacing Cole Winn who was originally scheduled to pitch. Bremer (5.34) had a strong outing but didn't pitch the required 5 in
RoughRiders lose three in a row, Winn off to CO
AA Frisco RoughRiders

RoughRiders lose three in a row, Winn off to CO

The RoughRiders lost by a final of 5-1 to the Arkansas Travelers (Mariners). The RoughRiders are on the wrong side of a streak, as this is their third loss in a row. Their record is 36-20 and they still have a commanding 8.5 game lead over the 2nd place San Antonio Missions. I don't say that with too much confidence as that lead can disappear quickly with 64 more games to play this season. On the Mound We've had a slight change of plans to the rotation for the rest of this series. Cole Winn (