The RoughRiders edged the Hooks 4-3 in a thrilling matchup at Riders Field. Rafe Perich's clutch performance with 2 RBIs paved the way for victory. Walker Janek's strong hitting kept the Hooks in it, but they ultimately left too many runners stranded.
In a nail-biting contest at Riders Field, the RoughRiders narrowly defeated the Hooks 4-3, showcasing a thrilling back-and-forth battle. Rafe Perich was the standout for the Riders, knocking in two crucial runs, helping his team secure the win.
Despite Walker Janek's impressive 3-5 performance for the Hooks, they struggled to capitalize on their chances, leaving 10 runners stranded. On the mound, Blake Townsend was stellar for the RoughRiders, tossing 5 scoreless innings to set the tone for the victory.
The RoughRiders are coming off a win, 4-6 over their last 10. The Hooks are losers of 2 straight, 5-5 over their last 10.
The RoughRiders are up next at Naturals (Aug 27-29). The Hooks are up next at Sod Poodles (Aug 27-29).
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's plays moved this game's odds, not how their box-score line reads. A single with the bases loaded in the ninth outranks a home run in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.
Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCCorpus Christi Hooks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| FRIFrisco RoughRiders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamal Encarnacion 2B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walker Janek DH | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Austin 1B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jason Schiavone C | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Tyler Whitaker LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cameron Sisneros 1B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kenni Gomez CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Call RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Max Holy SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Alberto Hernandez 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| James Hicks P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Guedez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hudson Leach P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amilcar Chirinos P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alejandro Torres P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Hicks | 5.1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Jose Guedez | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hudson Leach | 0.1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Amilcar Chirinos | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alejandro Torres | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| T9 | FRI 100.0 | 7.9 | |
| T9 | FRI 92.1 | 4.2 | |
| T9 | FRI 82.5 | 8.3 | |
| T9 | FRI 90.8 | 7.3 | |
| B8 | FRI 83.5 | 0.8 | |
| B8 | FRI 84.3 | 1.0 | |
| B8 | FRI 85.3 | 1.4 | |
| T8 | FRI 86.7 | 18.1 |
Win probability after each plate appearance, with the side in front named. Swing is how far that plate appearance moved it. Plays that scored a run are set in bold. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.