Thursday, September 15th: Hounds Drop Game #3 Despite Brandon Mann’s Solid Effort

A’s Prospect Of The Day: Midland RockHounds Pitcher Brandon Mann (6 IP / 7 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 8 K)
A’s Prospect Of The Day: Midland RockHounds Pitcher Brandon Mann (6 IP / 7 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 8 K)

 

TEXAS LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES  (Double-A)

GAME #3

NW Arkansas Naturals   4

Midland RockHounds   0

LP – Mann 0-1 / 1.50

Prospect Of The Game:

Pitcher Brandon Mann

(6 IP / 7 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 8 K)

The RockHounds were shut out on just 3 hits to lose Game #3 on Thursday and they now hold a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-five Texas League Championship Series with the final two games set to be played in Midland. First baseman Viosergy Rosa collected 2 of the Hounds’ 3 hits while right fielder Tyler Marincov singled and walked twice in the loss. Starter Brandon Mann was solid, allowing just 1 run while striking out 8 over 6 innings of work, but he still ended up suffering the loss on Thursday. LHP Cody Stull surrendered 2 runs in 1 inning of relief, while RHP Kris Hall gave up 1 run in 2 innings for the RockHounds. RHP James Naile is set to take the mound for Midland in Game #4 on Friday.

 

Friday’s Game:

NW Arkansas (RHP Glenn Sparkman) @ Midland (RHP James Naile) – 5:00pm PT / 7:00pm CT

 

 

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