FRISCO, Texas (August 3, 2025) — The Frisco RoughRiders, donning their popular Quesos de Frisco identity, will wrap up a six-game series against the San Antonio Missions tonight at 6:05 p.m. from Riders Field. After falling 4-2 on Saturday night, the Riders look to even the series in the finale, with right-hander Josh Stephan (5-4, 5.11 ERA) set to start against San Antonio’s Jared Kollar (0-5, 6.61 ERA).
The RoughRiders enter the game at 12-20 in the second half, 50-50 overall, while the Missions sit at 15-17 in the second half, 54-47 overall. Both clubs are battling for position in the Texas League South Division as the playoff picture tightens heading into August.
Recapping Saturday’s Setback
San Antonio relied on the power bat of Marcos Castañon, who supplied all four of the Missions’ runs in Saturday’s win. Castañon opened the scoring with a solo homer in the fourth inning before delivering a game-changing three-run blast in the sixth, staking San Antonio to a 4-0 lead.
Frisco showed resilience, responding in the seventh when Keith Jones II punched an RBI single and Ian Moller drew a bases-loaded walk, trimming the deficit to 4-2. The Riders had one last push in the ninth when Jones doubled with two outs, but reliever Garrett Hawkins induced a groundout to end the game and secure the save.
Despite the loss, the RoughRiders received another encouraging start from Jose Corniell, who has now thrown 7.2 innings across three starts without allowing an earned run.
Stephan Gets the Ball
Frisco turns tonight to Josh Stephan, a steady presence in the rotation. Stephan carries a 5-4 record with a 5.11 ERA, looking to build off recent outings where he has kept hitters off balance with his curveball-slider mix. The right-hander has been a strikeout threat all season but will look to limit the long ball against a Missions team that showed its power on Saturday.
Stephan’s ability to get ahead early in counts could be critical, especially against hitters like Castañon, who enters the game red-hot.
Kollar Seeks First Win
On the other side, San Antonio counters with Jared Kollar, who continues to search for his first victory of 2025. Despite his 0-5 record and 6.61 ERA, Kollar has shown flashes of potential, particularly with his ability to induce ground balls when locating his sinker. He’ll need efficiency tonight to protect a Missions bullpen that has carried a heavy load throughout the series.
Quesos de Frisco Looking to Reignite Offense
For the Quesos de Frisco, the key will be capitalizing on scoring chances earlier in the game. In Saturday’s loss, the Riders left runners on base in key spots, a trend that has hurt them throughout the second half.
Keith Jones II has been a bright spot, delivering a multi-hit game Saturday, including his fourth Double-A multi-hit performance since being promoted. Meanwhile, Abimelec Ortiz continues to provide steady production in the middle of the order, and catcher Ian Moller has shown poise in high-pressure at-bats.
The addition of Jake Burger, currently on a rehab assignment from the Texas Rangers, could also provide a boost to the lineup if he continues to find his rhythm.
What’s at Stake
Tonight’s finale not only decides the series but could prove crucial for both teams’ postseason aspirations. The Missions look to stay within striking distance of the division lead, while the Quesos de Frisco aim to inch back toward a winning record in the second half.
Fans at Riders Field can expect a festive atmosphere as the Quesos de Frisco promotion concludes, complete with themed uniforms and ballpark fare celebrating the ballpark staple.
First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m., as the RoughRiders look to close out the series on a high note and carry momentum into next week’s slate.