Past Articles (HIDDEN BLOG)
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Express Welcome Kirk Saarloos to Hall of Fame
September 2, 2022
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The Round Rock Express inducted pitcher Kirk Saarloos to their Hall of Fame on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Dell Diamond in Round Rock Texas.
Although his time with the Round Rock Express was brief, Kirk Saarloos left a lasting legacy on the team’s record books. In 2002, the 22-year-old…
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Sandro Fabian Leads Express Over Dodgers
September 1, 2022
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Sandro Fabian’s two-run homer lifted the Round Rock Express (69-57) over the division leading Oklahoma City Dodgers (72-54) by a final score of 2-to-0. The game was called for rain after 6.2 innings.
Fabian’s 404-foot launch came in the second inning, scoring Sam Huff. Huff reached base on a walk.…
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Luck Follows Portland Past Austin
August 31, 2022
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The Portland Timber escaped with a 2-1 win over the Austin FC on a stormy, rain delayed evening. Luck was on the Timber’s side as they narrowly avoid a half-dozen near goals by Austin.
Portland opened the scoring in the 17th minute on a free kick by Eryk Williamson, setting…
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Carolina Edges Past Austin to Take Gambler Days
August 28, 2022
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The final day of PBR Team Series Gambler Days brough major surprises as the Austin Gamblers dropped their first match in the last nine to finish third in the three-day competition.
The Carolina Cowboys and the Arizona Ridge Riders finished the competition with a perfect 3-0 record. Arizona, despite completing…
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Austin Gambler Win Eighth Consecutive, Second at Gambler Days
August 27, 2022
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The Austin Gamblers’ dominance continued in their inaugural homestand on day two of PBR Team Series Gambler Days in Austin, Texas. The Gamblers won their eighth-straight game and second of the weekend, defeating the Texas Rattlers in the night’s final game, 252.75-to-168.5.
Austin’s victory came in the final game of…
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Austin FC Routs League Leader LAFC
August 26, 2022
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To say Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff was gushing would be an understatement. His team dominated the best team in the league, bringing home a 4-1 victory before a home base bursting with enthusiasm.
The game was easily the biggest game in Austin FC history, and the proudest night…
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Texas Fall to No. 1 North Carolina
August 26, 2022
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The University of Texas Longhorn (1-1-0) women’s soccer team showed a gritty defensive side as they faced an offensive onslaught by the #1 University of North Carolina Tar Heals (3-0-0). North Carolina needed a massive 28 shots to produce a 2-0 win over Texas.
The match was played before a…
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Baylor Squeezes Win over Florida
August 25, 2022
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The Baylor University Bears (1-1-1) eked out a 2-1 victory with goal in the 89th minute against the University of Florida Gators (1-2-0). The meeting was the first between the two clubs, and the first win for new Baylor head coach Michelle Lenard.
“To fight back after giving up the…
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El Paso Sneaks by Round Rock in Extra Innings
August 21, 2022
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The Round Rock Express and the El Paso Chihuahuas played a game of cat-and-mouse for nine innings. But the Chihuahuas proved the more-clever, winning 2-to-1 in ten innings.
Each team played conservatively, neither exposing themselves with a mistake.
El Paso opened the scoring with a first inning solo home run…
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Jung Lead Express Over Chihuahuas
August 16, 2022
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Josh Jung, in his first home appearance this season, led the Round Rock Express (60-52) to a 9-to-4 victory over the El Paso Chihuahuas (61-20). The Express picked-up one game in PCL East as they chase the Chihuahuas for second place.
Jung was explosive, going 3-for-5 with 2 home runs…
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Astonishing Comeback: Austin Over Sporting KC
August 13, 2022
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Sebastian Driussi capped an epic comeback to lead the Austin FC over the Sporting Kansas City. The game-winning goal in the 4th minute of stoppage time to give Austin a 4-3 victory.
Kansas City led 3-1 at the start of second half but fell under the pressure of the home…
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Texas Overwhelms Incarnate Word Women’s Soccer
August 12, 2022
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Expectations are high for the 2022 University of Texas Longhorns Women’s soccer program. And the Longhorns did not disappoint as they routed the University of Incarnate Word Cardinals, 7-0, in an exhibition match.
The Longhorns are returning 10 starters and 21 letter-winners from last year’s squad. Returning are six COVID-era…
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San Jose Scores Late to Draw Against Austin
August 6, 2022
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Two goals by Sebastian Driussi and one by Julio Cascante earned the Austin FC a draw against the San Jose Earthquakes. San Jose came back in the final minutes of the match to earn the draw.
The Verde and Black opened the scoring in the 6th minute of play. Diego…
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Loggerheads Take Premier Rugby Men’s Championship
July 30, 2022
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The Loggerheads defeated the Headliners in the Premier Rugby Sevens (PR7s) Men’s Championship finals by a score of 32-to-22. The match was not as close as the score appears, as the Headliners scored their final try in the closing seconds as the Loggerheads began the celebrations.
The Loggerhead dominate the…
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Headliners Take Premier Rugby Sevens Women’s Championship
July 30, 2022
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The Headliners defeated the Loonies in the Premier Rugby Sevens (PR7s) Women’s Championship finals by a score of 33-to-7.
The Headliners were led by former Olympic captain Abby Gustaitis and former netballer Grace Kukutai (netball is like basketball with distinct differences). The Headliners advanced to the finals by defeating the…
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Premier Rugby Sevens Comes to Austin
July 29, 2022
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Rugby in Austin dates to 1967 with the founding of the Austin Blacks Rugby Club, the first club in the southwestern United States. Five years late, the Austin Huns Rugby Football Club spun-off to make Austin a two-team rugby town. But it wasn’t until 2018 when Austin established its first…
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Sacramento Overcomes 8-Run Deficit, Defeats Round Rock
July 27, 2022
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The Round Rock Express (50-45), hoping to bounce back from a 5-1 loss to the Sacramento River Cats (42-53), blew an 8-run lead to fall, again, by a score of 10-to-8.
The Express leveraged a massive 7-run second inning rally to take the early lead. The Express sent 11 batters…
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River Cats Down Express in Series Opener
July 26, 2022
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The Round Rock Express (50-44) fell to the Sacramento River (41-53) by a final score of 5-to-1. The loss ended Round Rock’s four-game winning streak, and came on the heels of a three-game sweep of the Las Vegas Aviators.
Round Rock starter Cole Winn (6-2) endured the loss, allowing three…
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Austin FC Tripped-up by Red Bulls
July 24, 2022
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The Austin FC were up-ended by the New York Red Bulls, by a score of 4-3, in a match filled with uncharacteristic errors by the home team.
“We didn’t start this game in a very good way. New York immediately put it on their terms,” said Austin FC head coach…
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Express Over-Power Aviators
July 22, 2022
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The Round Rock Express amassed 13 hits and 8 runs to defeat the Las Vegas Aviators in the opening game of their three-game series. Round Rock’s entire starting lineup collected hits in the contest.
Steele Walker led the team offensively, going 3-for-5 with a home run. Diosbel Arias and Ryan…
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Hunger and Humility Push Austin over Houston
July 12, 2022
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“Their hunger and humility to go out and do it. That’s the sign of a good team,” said Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff after his team’s 3-1 come-from-behind victory over the Houston Dynamo FC.
Houston’s Adalberto Carrasquilla split the legs of Austin goalkeeper Brad Stuver to give the Dynamo…
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Hunters, Men in Blue take Spring Championship
July 9, 2022
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Saturday saw the finals of the Central Texas Cricket League Spring 2022 Tournament. The tournament showcased the best cricket in central Texas as the top teams in two divisions battled for the coveted trophy and the bragging rights.
The Hunters topped the Austin Aces to win the Division A Championship…
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Albuquerque Earns First Win of Series
July 7, 2022
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The Albuquerque Isotopes (38-43) reclaimed some dignity and took the third game of their series against the Round Rock Express (43-38) by a score of 5-2. The Express lead the 6-game series 2 games to 1.
Isotope starting pitcher Riley Smith (W, 3-3) enjoyed the win. Smith gave-up 2 runs…
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Express Sack Isotopes
July 6, 2022
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The Round Rock Express (43-37) claimed the second game of the series over the Albuquerque Isotopes (37-43) by a final score of 13-3.
The Express generated 15 hits to over-power the Isotopes’ pitching staff. Starting pitcher Ashton Goudeau (L, 0-3) was tagged for 8 of those hits, accounting for 8…
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Pitching Lead Express over Aviators
June 30, 2022
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Round Rock Express (39-36) held the Las Vegas Aviators (42-32) to a single hit as they won by a final score of 3-0.
Round Rock starting pitcher Spencer Howard (W, 3-2) carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning before yielding a single to Drew Jackson. Howard allowed no runs on…
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