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Around the Farm: May 25, 2021
Around the farm

Around the Farm: May 25, 2021

Welcome to Around the Farm: May 25, 2021 edition. We take you around some of the highlights from each game. The farm teams went 2-2 on the night. AAA Round Rock The Round Rock Express dropped the final game of this series with the Tacoma Rainiers by a final of 4-2. They used a total of six pitchers. Right-hander Jharel Cotton (1-0, 4.61) got the start and allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits, including a home run, two walks and struck out three. Ryder Ryan (0-1, 2.45) took the loss aft
Series preview: RoughRiders at RockHounds
AA Frisco RoughRiders

Series preview: RoughRiders at RockHounds

Now is a perfect time for a series preview. The Frisco RoughRiders, who have won five of their last six games travel to Midland for a six-game series against the RockHounds (Athletics). The RoughRiders current record is 12-5, which is good for 1st place in the Double-A Central. The RockHounds record is 9-9 which is good for third place in the South Division. RoughRiders at RockHounds Dates: Tuesday May 25, 2021 - Sunday May 30, 2021 Here are some team stats heading into this series. StatRo
RoughRiders have won three in a row after 6-1 win
AA Frisco RoughRiders

RoughRiders have won three in a row after 6-1 win

The Double-A Frisco RoughRiders have won three in a row after their 6-1 over the San Antonio Missions on Sunday. They move to 12-5 on the year and won five games of the six-game series. On the mound A.J. Alexy (1.13) and Sal Mendez combined for five innings of no-hit ball. Alexy pitched three hitless innings and struck out three. Sal Mendez (2-0, 3.48) pitched two hitless innings and struckout two. Blake Bass (6.43) pitched one inning. He allowed one hit and issued one free pass. Stephen Vi
Mission accomplished: Hans Crouse AA debut
AA Frisco RoughRiders

Mission accomplished: Hans Crouse AA debut

One of the Texas Rangers top pitching prospects, right-hander Hans Crouse made his AA debut for the Frisco RoughRiders. I am a big fan and have been since he was drafted in 2017's 2nd round by my favorite team! The RoughRiders only managed to get one hit. However, that was all that was needed- thanks to some stellar pitching. They won this game by a final of 1-0 and move to 8-4 on the season and extend their win streak to two games. Hans Crouse AA Debut Hans Crouse only pitched an inning. Th
AA Frisco RoughRiders

A look at the RoughRiders Series against the Missions

What's in store for the RoughRiders as they head to Nelson W. Wolff Stadium in San Antonio for their first series on the road against the Missions? We'll go over some of each team's numbers and some of what can be expected. To start, I believe we will see Hans Crouse take the mound soon in some capacity. It likely would be out of the bullpen to protect that arm and ease him back into things. But keep an eye on that. The Frisco RoughRiders have a 7-4 record on the year with one game to be made
Frisco RoughRiders win  on Armed Forces Day
MLB- Texas Rangers

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
MLB- Texas Rangers

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
Sherten Apostel and Owen White to the IL
AA Frisco RoughRiders

Sherten Apostel and Owen White to the IL

We are one week into the Minor-League season and we've got some injury news to report. Sherten Apostel and Owen White are both listed on the IL. Sherten Apostel to the IL retroactive to May 10. Sherten Apostel, 22, has been playing 1st base for the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders before he was injured (groin). So far he is slashing a line of .273/.304/.409/.713 at the plate with 6 RBI. He's made some nice defensive scoops as well. He's expected to miss minimal time. Owen White White, 21, can'
Game 5/120 recap: Riders lose two in a row
AA Frisco RoughRiders

Game 5/120 recap: Riders lose two in a row

As quickly as they won three games, the RoughRiders lose two in a row to the Midland RockHounds (Oakland Athletics). They tried to rally for a comeback win but fell short by a final of 16-9. The RoughRiders are now 3-2 on the year. On the mound Right-hander, Yerry Rodriguez, made his first start for the RoughRiders. He didn't last very long as the RockHounds were jumping on him. The first pitch of the game went over the left field wall for a home run. Then he struck out the next three batters
Game 3/120 recap: Bubba Thompson has career high RBI game
AA Frisco RoughRiders

Game 3/120 recap: Bubba Thompson has career high RBI game

What a special game Bubba Thompson had tonight. Bubba Thompson had a career high RBI game with 5. He caused all sorts of problems for the RockHounds pitching staff. He went 3 for 4 with two home runs and five RBI to help the Riders move to 3-0 on the season. On the mound Tyler Phillips got the start for the RoughRiders. Phillips is a familiar face around Riders field. He pitched here in 2019. Phillips was sharp tonight. He pitched 4-shutout innings allowing two hits and one walk. He struck ou
Frisco RoughRiders opening day 2021 recap
AA Frisco RoughRiders

Frisco RoughRiders opening day 2021 recap

The Frisco RoughRiders kicked off the 2021 season on Tuesday, May 4th (Insert your own Star Wars line here) with a 5-2 win against the Midland RockHounds in their first of a six-game series. The pitching match-up was right-hander Tim Brennan for the RoughRiders against right-hander Zach Reininger for the RockHounds. On the mound Tim Brennan pitched 4.1 innings. He allowed two hits, walked two and struck out three while throwing 60 pitches. That's probably the magic number for pitchers as the
Notes from Frisco RoughRiders media day
AA Frisco RoughRiders

Notes from Frisco RoughRiders media day

Today was the Frisco RoughRiders media day and I was fortunate enough to be a part of it. Opening Day for the 2021 Frisco RoughRiders season is tomorrow where the Riders will play a 6-game series with the Oakland Athletics affiliate, the Midland RockHounds. You might expect that Cole Winn or maybe even Tyler Phillips would be taking the mound for the Riders but that is not be the case. Tim Brennan will be the one taking the mound for the RoughRiders. This is the current planned rotation: * Tu