Strahm launches homer in loss
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (August 19, 2022) – The Frisco RoughRiders dropped another close decision at Whataburger Field and fell to the Corpus Christi Hooks Friday night, 4-2. Frisco center fielder Kellen Strahm slugged his seventh home run in the top of the 4th to headline the offense in the loss,
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (August 19, 2022) – The Frisco RoughRiders dropped another close decision at Whataburger Field and fell to the Corpus Christi Hooks Friday night, 4-2. Frisco center fielder Kellen Strahm slugged his seventh home run in the top of the 4th to headline the offense in the loss, his seventh of the year.
RoughRiders starter Zak Kent tossed 5.1 innings in the loss, striking out five batters. Kent entered the 6th inning with no runs allowed before giving up a two-run home run to his final batter faced.
Frisco got to work in the top of the 4th on a leadoff single and a stolen base from shortstop Jonathan Ornelas. With a runner in scoring position, Strahm broke the scoreless tie with his seventh home run of the year and Frisco’s fifth longball of the week.
Corpus Christi starter Misael Tamarez tossed five innings Friday night and struck out six batters and walked one, while also responsible for Strahm’s two-run homer in the 4th.
Corpus Christi evened Friday’s score in the bottom of the 6th inning on a two-run home run from Cesar Salazar to end Kent’s night. Facing new pitcher Matt Wivinis with two outs, Corpus Christi knocked another two-run homer to break the 2-2 tie and lead, 4-2.
The Riders brought the tying run to the plate in the top of the 9th, following a two-out double from designated hitter Trevor Hauver. Corpus Christi brought in right-hander Jojanse Torres for the final out, as catcher David Garcia flew out to the track in right field.
Frisco and Corpus Christi resume their six-game series Saturday night at Whataburger Field at 7:05 p.m. Frisco LHP Avery Weems (2-5, 5.03 ERA) takes the mound against Hooks righty Adrian Chaidez (4-2, 5.37 ERA).
After wrapping up the road trip to Corpus Christi on Sunday, Frisco returns to Riders Field on Tuesday, August 23rd to begin a six-game set against the Wind Surge of Wichita at 7:05 p.m. 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. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A franchises in attendance for 15 consecutive seasons (2005-2019). 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, InTouch Grille, 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 170 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact [email protected].