Rough Inning Leads To Loss For RoughRiders

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The Frisco RoughRiders gave up 6 runs in the bottom of the 8th inning to fall at Midland 7-1.  Midland sent 11 batters to the plate in the 8th inning against 3 Frisco pitchers.  During the inning, Frisco gave up 3 hits, 5 walks, and a wild pitch.

Not all the RoughRider pitchers had a bad day, starter Jacob Brigham went 6 innings, allowing just 1 run while striking out 8.  Relievers Fabio Castillo, Corey Young, and Trevor Hurley each allowed runs in the 8th.  Castillo is credited for the loss.

Frisco did not get a hit until the 4th inning, when Chris McGuiness, Ryan Strausborger, and Val Majewski all singled.  McGuiness scored the only Frisco run.

The RoughRiders and RockHounds conclude their 4-game series today in Midland.  

Frisco returns home for a series against San Antonio on Friday.