Riders shut out in game two of doubleheader
FRISCO, TEXAS (June 16, 2016) - The Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, notched just two infield hits and lost 2-0 against the Corpus Christi Hooks in the second game of a doubleheader Thursday night at Dr Pepper Ballpark.
The Hooks (43-23) took an early lead on a two-run home from Alex Bregman to give the Hooks a 2-0 lead. Those were the only two runs surrendered by Riders starter David Perez (1-2),who worked five innings, allowing two runs on three hits, while walking one batter and striking out two.,
Despite quality pitching from Perez and reliever Jake Shortslef, the Riders (37-28) struggled to muster much in the way of offense against Hooks starter Edison Frias (3-0). The righty tossed six shutout innings and picked up the win, allowing just two hits-both infield singles-and three walks, while fanning three. The Riders' best chance to get on the board came in the bottom half of the sixth, as they loaded the bases with just one out. However, Alex Burg hit into a double play to end the rally. Aaron West shut things down in the seventh for his eighth save of the season.
With Frisco's loss, Corpus Christi clinches the South Division first-half title. The Hooks trailed Frisco by as many as 5.5 games but used a strong final month of the half to take the title and clinch a playoff spot.
Game four of Frisco's five-game series with the Hooks is Friday night at 7:05 p.m. Right-hander Luis Ortiz (1-3, 3.57 ERA) will get the start for the Riders and face off against Corpus Christi's Cy Sneed (3-1, 3.65 ERA). Fans can follow the action live on the Frisco RoughRiders Radio Network, on the TuneIn Radio App, and the MiLB First Pitch App.
Tomorrow is also First Responders Night, featuring a guest appearance from Erik Estrada and post-game fireworks. Tickets are available online at RidersBaseball.com, via email at [email protected], over the phone at (972) 731-9200, or in-person at the RoughRiders box office.
About the RoughRiders
The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play their games at beautiful Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A franchises in attendance in each of the last 11 seasons (2005-2015). In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg and Scott Sonju. The new ownership group, together with the city of Frisco, has spearheaded numerous major franchise improvements over the past two seasons, investing over $7 million in wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including the new state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, InTouch Grille, Riders Outpost Team Store, and the newest and biggest creation, the 174-foot Choctaw Lazy River. The improvements made prior to the 2015 season earned the Riders and the City of Frisco "Best Ballpark Renovation" of 2015 by Ballpark Digest. More than 130 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball, including All-Stars Chris Davis, Elvis Andrus, Adrian Gonzalez, Ian Kinsler, Nelson Cruz, and C.J. Wilson as well as current Rangers stars Derek Holland, Rougned Odor, and Mitch Moreland. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders and Dr Pepper Ballpark, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact Nathan Barnett at (972) 334-1976 or via e-mail at [email protected].
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