Frisco Roughriders News: September 1 - September 7, 2024

The Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, have been on a roll over the past week, showcasing their prowess on the field with a series of impressive victories.

Series Win Against Northwest Arkansas Naturals

On September 1, the RoughRiders kicked off the week with a resounding 12-7 win over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. The game was marked by a strong offensive performance, with Abimelec Ortiz launching a three-run homer in the first inning to set the tone for the game. The RoughRiders added four more runs in the second inning, thanks to an RBI single by Alejandro Osuna and an RBI double by Josh Hatcher. The team continued to pile on the runs, with Cody Freeman and Aaron Zavala contributing to the scoring in the fourth inning. Maximo Acosta sealed the deal with his sixth homer of the season in the fifth inning, securing an 11-2 lead for the RoughRiders.

Homestand Success Against Wichita Wind Surge

The RoughRiders then shifted their focus to a six-game homestand against the Wichita Wind Surge, a Minnesota Twins affiliate. On September 4, they won a tight 2-1 game, with Alejandro Osuna evening the score with a solo homer in the third inning and Josh Hatcher providing the winning run with an RBI single in the fifth inning. Winston Santos delivered a strong pitching performance, allowing just one run on three hits and a walk while striking out eight.

On September 6, the RoughRiders repeated their 2-1 victory over the Wind Surge. Theo Hardy doubled for his first Double-A hit and scored on an RBI single by Alejandro Osuna to tie the game. Cody Freeman doubled in the sixth inning and scored on a groundout by Luis Mieses to give the RoughRiders a 2-1 lead. Andy Rodriguez and Jackson Kelley combined for a strong pitching effort, with Skylar Hales securing the win with a scoreless ninth inning.

The RoughRiders continued their winning streak on September 7, shutting out the Wind Surge 1-0. Alejandro Osuna belted a leadoff homer in the first inning, and Jacob deGrom, making his fourth rehab start, allowed just one hit while striking out five across 4.0 scoreless innings. The bullpen, including Jacob Latz, Bryan Magdaleno, Seth Clark, and Ryan Lobus, preserved the lead with scoreless and hitless frames.

Conclusion

The Frisco RoughRiders have demonstrated their strength and resilience over the past week, securing crucial victories against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals and the Wichita Wind Surge. With their impressive offensive performances and solid pitching efforts, the RoughRiders are looking strong as they continue their season. Fans can look forward to more exciting games as the team concludes their homestand and heads into the final stretch of the season.

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