FRISCO, Texas (July 1, 2025) — Keith Jones II made a strong first impression in his Double-A debut, but the Frisco RoughRiders came up just short in extra innings, falling to the Arkansas Travelers 6-5 in 10 innings on Tuesday night at Riders Field.

Jones, who was recently promoted from High-A Hub City, went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs. The 21-year-old outfielder launched his first Double-A homer in the fourth inning, a solo shot that gave Frisco (2-5, 40-35) a 1-0 advantage.

Arkansas (5-2, 40-36) responded with a four-run fifth, punctuated by a bases-clearing double from Bill Knight. The Travelers added a fourth run on a heads-up steal of home, capitalizing on a defensive breakdown during a rundown.

Frisco clawed back in the late innings. Cam Cauley drilled a solo home run in the seventh, and Sebastian Walcott brought in another run on a fielder’s choice to cut the deficit to 4-3. One inning later, Abimelec Ortiz delivered a game-tying home run — his ninth of the year — to even the score at 4-4.

In the top of the 10th, Knight struck again, delivering a two-out, two-run single that put Arkansas up 6-4. Jones provided a final push for Frisco in the bottom half, plating a run on an RBI single, but Travelers reliever Taylor Floyd slammed the door with two quick outs to earn the save.

Charlie Beilenson (1-0) collected the win for Arkansas, tossing 1.1 scoreless innings. Travis MacGregor (0-2) was charged with the loss after allowing two runs (one earned) in the extra frame.

Frisco starter Ben Anderson went six innings, giving up four runs while tying a season-high with five strikeouts. Arkansas righty Marcelo Perez logged his second quality start of the season, limiting the Riders to one run across six frames.

Notes to Know:

• Keith Jones II now has 11 home runs across two levels in 2025.

• Jake Burger, on MLB rehab assignment, went 1-for-3 with a walk for Frisco.

• The RoughRiders fell to 2-2 in extra-inning games and 11-12 in one-run contests this season.

• Prior to the game, Frisco saw a flurry of roster moves: Kohl Drake, Skylar Hales, and Aaron Zavala were promoted to Triple-A Round Rock, while Jones, Florencio Serrano Jr., and Nick Krauth joined the Riders.

The series continues Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. CT. Frisco has yet to name a starter, while Arkansas is scheduled to send RHP Michael Morales (1-4, 4.24 ERA) to the mound.