Frisco offense erupts in 12-3 victory versus San Antonio
FRISCO, Texas (July 31, 2025) - The Frisco RoughRiders pushed past the San Antonio Missions 12-3 on Thursday night from Riders Field. Box Score Frisco (11-19, 49-49) roared in front, pounding seven runs in the bottom of the second. Aaron Zavala, Tucker Mitchell and Jax Biggers notched RBI singles before
FRISCO, Texas (July 31, 2025) - The Frisco RoughRiders pushed past the San Antonio Missions 12-3 on Thursday night from Riders Field.
Frisco (11-19, 49-49) roared in front, pounding seven runs in the bottom of the second. Aaron Zavala, Tucker Mitchell and Jax Biggers notched RBI singles before Cam Cauley pelted an RBI double and Abimelec Ortiz drilled a three-run homer, securing a 7-0 lead.
The RoughRiders then added five runs in the bottom of the third. Zavala roped an RBI triple, then Keith Jones II, Biggers, Cauley and Ortiz banged RBI doubles, extending the lead to 12-0.
In the top of the fifth, San Antonio (13-17, 52-47) loaded the bases and Wyatt Hoffman hit into a double play to score Marcos Castañon, cutting the lead to 12-1.
The Missions then tallied two more runs when Hoffman drew a bases-loaded hit by pitch and Devin Ortiz grounded into an RBI fielder's choice, shaving Frisco's lead to 12-3.
RoughRiders reliever Jackson Kelley (1-1) earned the win, pitching two scoreless frames. San Antonio starter Victor Lizarraga (2-8) took the loss, allowing 10 runs on 10 hits. Frisco starter Leandro Lopez coaxed just one earned run while whiffing seven.
Notes to Know:
-Frisco's 12 runs through the first three innings are tied for the most in a game in recorded franchise history during that span. The RoughRiders had previously scored 12 through the first three innings on May 31st, 2017 vs. Northwest Arkansas and July 4th, 2009 vs. Springfield.
-Since July 11th, Ortiz ranks second in Minor League Baseball in batting average (.440), third in OPS (1.362) and fourth in slugging percentage (.880). His three-game homer streak is his longest since August 25th-28th, 2024 with Frisco.
-The RoughRiders went 10-for-16 with runners in scoring position.
San Antonio and Frisco reconvene at 7:05 p.m. on Friday, August 1st from Riders Field. The Riders turn to RHP David Davalillo (1-2, 2.45) against Missions LHP Jagger Haynes (3-2, 4.02).
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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 210 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball including current Rangers Josh Jung, Evan Carter and Wyatt Langford. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact [email protected].