Express Bats Explode in Doubleheader Split vs Baby Cakes
METAIRIE, Louisiana - The Round Rock Express (1-2) bats came to life in a doubleheader split against the New Orleans Baby Cakes (2-1) on Saturday night at the Shrine on Airline. Round Rock blasted five home runs in a 7-5 comeback win over New Orleans in game one, however the
METAIRIE, Louisiana - The Round Rock Express (1-2) bats came to life in a doubleheader split against the New Orleans Baby Cakes (2-1) on Saturday night at the Shrine on Airline. Round Rock blasted five home runs in a 7-5 comeback win over New Orleans in game one, however the Baby Cakes rebounded to narrowly capture game two by a final score of 2-1.
Express LF Yordan Alvarez set a new career high with three home runs in the opening contest. The Houston Astros #3 prospect blasted solo shots in the second and fourth innings, the latest of which leveled the game at 2-2 after New Orleans DH Harold Ramirez collected a two-run shot of his own in the bottom of the third.
After New Orleans picked up a pair of runs in the bottom of the fourth and another in the fifth, E-Train CF Derek Fisher launched a two-run homer in the top of the sixth before Alvarez made history with his third blast of the night, a game-tying homer to deep center field. Alvarez became just the eighth player in Express history to record a three-homer night, and the first since Joey Gallo did so on August 6, 2015.
Not to be outdone, Fisher scored the go-ahead runs for Round Rock in the top of the seventh inning with a towering two-run homer that ultimately gave the Express a 7-5 comeback win in game one. Fisher's heroics earned the first career Triple-A victory for RHP Ryan Hartman (1-0, 2.25) in what was his Triple-A debut. Hartman allowed a run on two hits while striking out three in 4.0 solid innings of relief.
On the losing side, former Round Rock and current New Orleans RHP R.J. Alvarez (0-1, 10.80) allowed two runs on two hits and a walk in 1.2 innings of relief. Express starter RHP Akeem Bostick surrendered four runs, only three of which were earned, on a total of seven hits and three walks in 3.0 innings of the no-decision.
The E-Train picked up right where they left off in game two as Fisher connected for a leadoff home run to give Round Rock an immediate 1-0 advantage. However, New Orleans fought back in the second as CF Gabriel Guerrero singled prior to a home run off the bat of 1B Matt Snyder . Both teams' pitching staffs then went to work, combining to allow just nine baserunners in the final five innings to limit the final score to 2-1.
Round Rock and New Orleans meet again for game four on Sunday afternoon. Express LHP Cionel Pérez is scheduled to toe the rubber against Baby Cakes RHP Joe Gunkel . First pitch in Sunday's matinee at the Shrine on Airline is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
The Express kick off the home portion of their historic 20th anniversary season on Tuesday, April 9 for a five-game series against the Nashville Sounds (Texas Rangers affiliate) at Dell Diamond. Single game tickets, season memberships and flex plan ticket packages are on sale now.
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July 13, 2025 Round Rock vs Albuquerque Game Postponed
ROUND ROCK, Texas – Sunday, July 13, 2025’s game between the Round Rock Express (42-48 | 8-7) and Albuquerque Isotopes (37-54 | 6-11) at Dell Diamond has been postponed due to persistent and anticipated inclement weather and unplayable field conditions in Round Rock. The game will be made up when
Home Runs Power Round Rock Over Albuquerque, 5-1
ROUND ROCK, Texas - BOX SCORE HOW IT HAPPENED: Round Rock DH Alan Trejo kicked off the night’s scoring with a two-run home run in the fourth inning that scored CF Dustin Harris, who had reached on a single. In the top of the fifth, Albuquerque 3B Aaron Schunk knocked
Express Outlast Isotopes in 11-Inning Thriller, 9-8
ROUND ROCK, Tex. - BOX SCORE HOW IT HAPPENED: In the bottom of the first, Round Rock 2B Justin Foscue drew a two-out walk then 1B Rowdy Tellez belted his second home run with the Express for a 2-0 edge. Albuquerque answered in the second as DH Sterlin Thompson led
Round Rock Falls to Albuquerque in 10 Innings, 3-2
ROUND ROCK, Tex. - BOX SCORE HOW IT HAPPENED: In the bottom of the second, Round Rock CF Kellen Strahm poked a single into left field sending 2B Justin Foscue home from third. With runners on first and third, a successful double steal allowed C Cooper Johnson to score for
Express Bounce Back, Beat Isotopes 5-3
ROUND ROCK, Tex. - BOX SCORE HOW IT HAPPENED: Round Rock CF Dustin Harris led off the bottom of the first with a home run to right field giving the Express a 1-0 advantage. Albuquerque CF Sam Hilliard answered with a solo homer to tie it up in the second.
Albuquerque Squeaks Past Round Rock 6-5 on Tuesday
ROUND ROCK, Tex. - BOX SCORE HOW IT HAPPENED: The Isotopes loaded the bases in the top of the second with a pair of hits and a walk. SS Drew Romo delivered a single to right field for a 1-0 Albuquerque advantage. The Isotopes added another run in the third.
Express INF Cody Freeman, RHP Codi Heuer Earn Texas Rangers Minor League Awards for June.docx
ROUND ROCK, Texas – The Texas Rangers announced their minor league award winners for the month of June on Tuesday morning. Round Rock Express INF Cody Freeman was named the organization’s Player of the Month while RHP Codi Heuer was listed as the Reliever of the Month. Freeman slashed .347
Round Rock Express and Nolan Ryan Foundation Partner for Central Texas Flood Relief
ROUND ROCK, Texas – The Round Rock Express and Nolan Ryan Foundation are collaborating to raise funds and donations for those affected by the historic flooding that affected Central Texas this past weekend. The homestand against the Albuquerque Isotopes (Colorado Rockies affiliate) from July 8-13 will include various opportunities for
July 6, 2025 Round Rock vs Sugar Land Game Postponed
ROUND ROCK, Texas – Sunday, July 6, 2025’s game between the Round Rock Express (39-46 | 5-5) and Sugar Land Space Cowboys (43-42 | 4-6) at Dell Diamond has been postponed due to persistent and anticipated inclement weather and unplayable field conditions in Round Rock. The game will be made
July 5, 2025 Round Rock vs Sugar Land Game Postponed
ROUND ROCK, Texas – Saturday, July 5, 2025’s game between the Round Rock Express (39-46 | 5-5) and Sugar Land Space Cowboys (43-42 | 4-6) at Dell Diamond has been postponed due to persistent inclement weather in Round Rock and the surrounding areas. The game will be made up when
Express Drop Fourth of July Ballgame 7-2 to Space Cowboys
ROUND ROCK, Tex. - BOX SCORE HOW IT HAPPENED: Sugar Land LF Luis Castro led off the top of the second with a home run to take a 1-0 lead. In the bottom of the frame, Round Rock LF Aaron Zavala got aboard with his first base hit at the
Sugar Land Comes Back to Beat Round Rock in 10 Innings
SUGAR LAND, Tex. - BOX SCORE HOW IT HAPPENED: Round Rock CF Dustin Harris sent the first pitch of the game into the visitor’s bullpen giving the E-Train an early 1-0 advantage. Two batters later, 2B Cody Freeman belted a solo home run and the Express led 2-0 after one.
Space Cowboys Beat Express 8-1 on Wednesday
SUGAR LAND, Tex. - BOX SCORE HOW IT HAPPENED: Sugar Land jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the fourth inning. After a single from 1B Jon Singleton, C Collin Price walked. SS Edwin Díaz singled to make it 1-0. CF Kennedy Corona doubled to extend the lead at 3-0
Round Rock Express to Host Blood Drive on Tuesday, July 15
ROUND ROCK, Texas – The Round Rock Express is proud to partner with We Are Blood to host a blood donation drive inside the United Heritage Center at Dell Diamond from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15. Appointments are available at this link. Walk ins are also
Round Rock Takes Series Opener From Sugar Land, 6-2
SUGAR LAND, Tex. - BOX SCORE HOW IT HAPPENED: Round Rock jumped out to an early lead in the top of the first. 1B Blaine Crim drew a walk and SS Cody Freeman hit a double setting up DH Trevor Hauver’s RBI single to put the E-Train ahead, 1-0. 2B
Harris Hammers Walk-Off Homer, Chupacabras Beat Rainiers 7-4
ROUND ROCK, Tex. - BOX SCORE HOW IT HAPPENED: Round Rock RF Dustin Harris led off the bottom of the first with a base hit and 1B Billy McKinney drove him in with a double. LF Trevor Hauver then sent McKinney around on his single and the Express led 2-0.
Round Rock Trounces Tacoma, 15-4
ROUND ROCK, Tex. - BOX SCORE HOW IT HAPPENED: Round Rock RF Billy McKinney led off the bottom of the first with a solo homer. LF Trevor Hauver, 3B Alan Trejo and DH Konner Piotto recorded RBI singles to put the E-Train ahead 5-0 after one. The Express plated three
Rainiers Climb Back to Stun Express 17-12 on Friday Night
ROUND ROCK, Tex. - BOX SCORE HOW IT HAPPENED: Round Rock DH Trevor Hauver delivered a RBI single in the bottom of the first to open up the scoring. SS Alan Trejo deposited the next pitch into the E-Train bullpen for his third homer in as many days. The Express
Round Rock Earns Back-to-Back Wins Over Tacoma
ROUND ROCK, Tex. - BOX SCORE HOW IT HAPPENED: Round Rock started the scoring in the bottom of the second. RF Trevor Hauver got aboard with a single then 2B Alan Trejo cleared the bags with a two-run homer. Later, LF Alex De Goti drove DH Billy McKinney in with
Round Rock Bounces Back, Topples Tacoma 13-4 on Wednesday
ROUND ROCK, Tex. - BOX SCORE HOW IT HAPPENED: Round Rock CF Michael Helman led off the bottom of the first with a solo home run to give the E-Train a 1-0 edge. The Express plated three more runs in the third. Helman and 1B Blaine Crim belted back-to-back doubles
Round Rock Falls in Tuesday’s Series Opener Against Tacoma, 5-3
ROUND ROCK, Texas - BOX SCORE HOW IT HAPPENED: Tacoma 2B Samad Taylor sent the first pitch of the game over the fence, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead. Round Rock tied the game up in the bottom of the first inning when 3B Cody Freeman, who had knocked a
Comets Claim Series Finale Over Express, 10-8
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - BOX SCORE HOW IT HAPPENED: Oklahoma City RF Esteury Ruiz got aboard with an infield single in the second. Ruiz stole a bag then came around and scored on a DH Chris Okey single. Later, CF James Outman drove Okey in with the Comets’ third consecutive
Round Rock Stunted by Oklahoma City, 4-3
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - BOX SCORE HOW IT HAPPENED: Round Rock struck first with a trio of runs in the top of the third. Walks from 3B Richie Martin, SS Michael Helman and 2B Cody Freeman set up 1B Blaine Crim’s two-run single. LF Kellen Strahm later drove a fly
Express Crush Comets, 13-4 on Friday Night
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - BOX SCORE HOW IT HAPPENED: The Express jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first. LF Dustin Harris drew a walk then tallied his 17th stolen base of the year. 3B Cody Freeman drove Harris in with a single, then 1B Blaine