The RockHounds edged out the RoughRiders 5-4 in a thrilling matchup. Blake Townsend shined on the mound, delivering 6.0 innings with just one earned run and striking out four. The RockHounds capitalized on key hits to secure the victory in a tightly contested game.
Blake Townsend was a standout on the mound for the RockHounds, going 6.0 innings with only one earned run while racking up four strikeouts. His solid performance helped keep the RoughRiders at bay in a nail-biting finish.
The RockHounds had a slight edge in hits with 11, compared to the RoughRiders' 9, which proved crucial in a close game. Despite leaving 9 runners on base, they managed to capitalize on timely hitting, including a key double from Keith Jones II.
Justin Riemer and Clark Elliott delivered for the RoughRiders with multiple hits, but it wasn't enough to overcome the RockHounds' late-game surge. Both teams struggled with runners left on base, but the RockHounds found a way to score when it mattered most.
The RockHounds are coming off a loss, 5-5 over their last 10. The RoughRiders are coming off a win, 4-6 over their last 10.
The RockHounds are up next home vs Drillers (Aug 27-29). The RoughRiders are up next at Naturals (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 | 10 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIFrisco RoughRiders | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| MIDMidland RockHounds | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frainyer Chavez DH | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arturo Disla 1B | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yeison Morrobel LF | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Rafe Perich 3B | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malcolm Moore C | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Corey Joyce SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Keith Jones II RF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Lee Sang CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Theo Hardy 2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Townsend P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Trentadue P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Janser Lara P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Magdaleno P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dustin Saenz P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Townsend | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Josh Trentadue | 0.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Janser Lara | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Magdaleno | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dustin Saenz | 0.1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | MID 100.0 | 29.0 | |
| B10 | MID 71.0 | 7.5 | |
| B10 | MID 63.5 | 1.2 | |
| B10 | MID 64.7 | 19.9 | |
| T10 | FRI 55.2 | 7.3 | |
| T10 | FRI 62.5 | 3.3 | |
| T10 | FRI 59.2 | 4.6 | |
| T10 | FRI 63.8 | 24.7 |
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.