Amarillo, TX (July 13, 2025) — The Frisco RoughRiders will look to salvage a win in the finale of their six-game road series against the Amarillo Sod Poodles on Sunday evening at HODGETOWN. First pitch is set for 6:05 p.m. CT, with Frisco sending right-hander Trey Supak (5-3, 4.48 ERA) to the mound against Amarillo’s Alec Baker (2-2, 3.50 ERA).

The series has been a rollercoaster for both clubs, with four of the first five contests decided in the final at-bat. The Sod Poodles (10-7, 42-44), Double-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, enter Sunday riding the high of a dramatic 5-3 walk-off win on Saturday night. Meanwhile, the RoughRiders (6-11, 44-41) have dropped four of five in the series and are eager to avoid a fifth loss as the Texas League second-half standings begin to take shape.

Saturday’s Heartbreaker Lingers

Frisco’s latest setback came courtesy of Amarillo’s Jean Walters, who smashed a two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning off reliever Josh Mollerus. The blast broke a 3-3 deadlock and marked the second walk-off defeat for Frisco in the series.

Frainyer Chavez had given the RoughRiders an early lift with a two-run homer in the second inning — his third of the season and second at HODGETOWN — but the lead was short-lived. Amarillo responded in the third when Manuel Peña turned on a pitch from Frisco starter Mitch Bratt and sent it out for a three-run shot of his own.

Bratt battled through five innings, surrendering eight hits and three runs while striking out seven. He exited with the game tied after Abimelec Ortiz crossed the plate on a sixth-inning throwing error. Mollerus was solid until the ninth but was ultimately tagged with the loss, his second of the year.

Pitching Matchup: Supak vs. Baker

Sunday’s finale features a clash of right-handers, both of whom have delivered quality starts this season. Trey Supak brings a 5-3 record and a 4.48 ERA into his 14th start of the year. The veteran righty has been a stabilizing force for Frisco’s rotation, often giving the team a chance to win with solid command and pitch efficiency.

Alec Baker counters for Amarillo, boasting a 3.50 ERA and a 2-2 record. The 24-year-old has been a bright spot in the Sod Poodles’ rotation and will be tasked with silencing a Frisco lineup that has shown flashes of power — having homered in six of their last seven games.

What to Watch For

• Can Frisco Close? The RoughRiders have struggled to lock down games late in this series, with multiple losses coming in the final frame. Supak’s ability to pitch deep and a rested bullpen will be key.

• Ortiz Stays Hot: Abimelec Ortiz continues to find ways to get on base and create scoring chances. His baserunning and situational awareness have kept Frisco competitive in close contests.

• Bullpen Battles: Amarillo’s Jhosmer Alvarez played the hero on Saturday with three scoreless innings in relief. Frisco’s bullpen, by contrast, has faltered late — an area of concern as the series closes.

• Series Implications: Amarillo has already clinched the series, holding a 4-1 edge. A win in the finale would give them a crucial 5-1 series victory as they look to climb the standings in the second half of the season.

Looking Ahead

Frisco returns home after Sunday’s finale, where they’ll hope a change of scenery brings better fortune. The Riders will aim to reset and recover with a renewed focus on climbing back into playoff contention.

But before heading back to Riders Field, they have one last chance to flip the narrative in Amarillo — and it starts with a quality outing from Supak and timely production from a lineup that has shown it can strike early. The question now is whether they can finish just as strong.