RoughRiders Lose To Corpus Christi
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FRISCO, TEXAS – The Frisco RoughRiders (12-21) started its eight game home stand Thursday night against the Corpus Christi Hooks. The game was tied through six innings until the Hooks scratched a run across in the seventh, eventually leading to a 4-2 win.
Andrew Faulkner pitched six strong innings allowing two earned runs on six hits earning a no decision. The Hooks scored the first run of the game in the second inning when Leo Heras doubled home Telvin Nash. Conrad Gregor hit a sacrifice fly in the top of the third to score Tony Kemp and the Hooks took a 2-0 lead.
The Riders plated their first run in the bottom of the third when Nick Williams hit a double to bring in Jake Skole, who scored from first base. The scoring continued for the Riders in the bottom of the fourth when Drew Robinson hit a towering ball off of the centerfield wall scoring Joey Gallo from second tying the game at two. Both runs came off Hooks starter Vince Velasquez who lasted four innings but struck out six. The Riders struck out 14 times as a team.
Tied through six innings, the Hooks regained the lead thanks to a double steal. With runners on the corners, Tony Kemp broke for second and when Jorge Alfaro threw down, Teoscar Hernandez took off for home scoring the go-ahead run. Leading 3-2, the Hooks added an insurance run in the ninth inning thanks to another stolen base by Kemp. Kemp swiped second, and Alfaro feigned a throw before launching a ball to third base that hit off the helmet of Heras before ricocheting into shallow left field. Heras scored, and the Hooks had a commanding 4-2 lead.
Angel Baez threw a perfect fifth inning before giving way to Aaron West. West (1-2) allowed one hit and one walk over three-plus innings and struck out five of the 10 batters he faced. After a leadoff walk to Joey Gallo, Jandel Gustave relieved West and recorded two strikeouts to earn his third save.
The Riders have lost eight games in a row and turn to RHP Jake Thompson on Friday night. Former first overall pick RHP Mark Appel will start for the Hooks. Frisco has seven games remaining on its current eight game home stand. Fans can enjoy a spectacular fireworks show after the game on Friday night. For tickets to see the Riders in 2015, call 972-731-9200, e-mail Info@RidersBaseball.com or visit www.ridersbaseball.com.
