Riders outhit Missions, muster just one run
FRISCO, Texas (May 21, 2026) - The Frisco RoughRiders outhit the San Antonio Missions Thursday night, but fell 5-1 to trail the series two games to one. Box Score San Antonio (16-26) got a remarkable start from Ian Koenig (2-4), who retired the first eight hitters he faced, including five
FRISCO, Texas (May 21, 2026) - The Frisco RoughRiders outhit the San Antonio Missions Thursday night, but fell 5-1 to trail the series two games to one.
San Antonio (16-26) got a remarkable start from Ian Koenig (2-4), who retired the first eight hitters he faced, including five straight strikeouts between the first and second innings.
The Missions grabbed the game’s first lead against Frisco (21-20) starter Dalton Pence (0-1) in the fourth inning, pinning four singles against him for a 3-0 advantage. Pence finished his night allowing just two earned runs while matching a season-high 5.1 innings. The lefty struck out five in his Riders Field debut.
On the other side, Koenig made his way through the seventh, holding the Riders to five hits without allowing a run in a career-best effort. He struck out six total RoughRiders.
Frisco scored its lone run in the eighth inning, with a John Taylor sacrifice fly following a single from Frainyer Chavez and a double from Dylan Dreiling.
Notes to Know:
Chavez had multiple hits again, going 2-for-4 in his second straight multi-hit game. He has seven such games so far in May.
Julian Brock nabbed another runner stealing, catching in his fifth consecutive game. The 24-year-old has caught in three straight days for the second time in his career.
The RoughRiders seek a win on Friday to even the series back up and will give the pill to RHP Winston Santos (0-1, 10.19) against RHP Victor Lizarraga (2-4, 6.37) in a 7:05 p.m. start at Riders Field. It is Backyard Baseball Night presented by GDS Wealth Management, with a mascot appearance from the game’s very own Pablo Sanchez. Get to the park early for a Youth Sleeveless Jersey Giveaway and stay after the game for postgame fireworks presented by PMG.
It is also Healthcare Heroes Night with a Smiling Teddy Retractable Keychain available as a ticket add-on.
For tickets and more information about the Frisco RoughRiders, visit RidersBaseball.com or call 972.731.9200.
About the RoughRiders
The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers and the 2022 Texas League champions. In 2023, the team celebrated its 20th anniversary and has consistently finished in the top five among all Double-A franchises in attendance yearly. In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg. Since then, the new ownership group, together with the City of Frisco, has spearheaded numerous major franchise enhancements, investing over $8 million in a wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including a state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, Bullpen Bar, Riders Outpost Team Store and the world's largest water feature in a sports facility, the massive Lazy River. These enhancements earned the Riders and the City of Frisco Ballpark Digest's prestigious "Best Ballpark Renovation" award for two consecutive years (2015 and 2016). More than 225 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball including current Rangers Jack Leiter, Evan Carter and Wyatt Langford. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact [email protected].