Past Articles (HIDDEN BLOG)
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Foscue Leads Express Over Space Cowboys
August 1, 2024
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The Round Rock Express, led by Justin Foscue, took their first game in three attempts against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, 5-to-2. Foscue hit 2-for-2 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and two walks.
Round Rock reliever Blake Taylor earned the win, pitching 2.1 shutout innings that…
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Late Rally Puts Space Cowboys over Express
July 31, 2024
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The visiting Sugar Land Space Cowboys (66-37) plated five runs in the final three innings to defeat the Round Rock Express (51-51) by a final score of 7-to-4.
Round Rock starting pitcher Tyler Mahle, rehabbing from the Texas Rangers, earned a no decision after tossing 4.2 innings, allowing two runs…
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Austin’s Rope-a-Dope Defeats Monterrey
July 30, 2024
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Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff pulled out a fifty-year-old strategy from his playbook for his match against CF Monterrey: the rope-a-dope. And it worked. Austin defeated Monterrey 2-to-0 in the Leagues Cup group play.
Austin advances to the group of 32 knock-out round with its second win.
The rope-a-dope…
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Austin FC Upset Pumas UNAM in League Cup
July 26, 2024
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The Austin Police Department is investigating multiple missing persons reports after the Austin FC’s surprising win 3-2 over the Pumas UNAM in Leagues Cup 2024 play on Friday, said a source close to the investigation but not authorized to speak on behalf of the department.
The source said the 911…
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Austin FC Escapes with Draw
July 20, 2024
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The Austin FC played to a 2-to-2 draw with the Charlotte FC, but the match could have easily been a loss for the Verde and Black.
Austin took the lead in the 11th minute on a picture-perfect cross by Dani Pereira followed by an Alex Ring header to beat goaltender…
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Oklahoma City Pushes Past Round Rock
July 19, 2024
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Three-time Cy Young award winner and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw started for the Dodgers’ AAA affiliate, the Oklahoma City Baseball Club, against the Round Rock Express as part of his rehab program. OKC went on to defeat Round Rock by a final score of 10-to-6.
Kershaw allowed three…
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Seattle Downs Austin in Lackluster Match
July 13, 2024
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Neither team deserved the win, but Austin deserved it less for lack of effort on its home pitch. The Seattle Sounders FC defeated the Austin FC 1-to-nil.
Seattle’s Jordan Morris scored the contests only goal in the 63rd minute on a left footed shot from the center of the box.…
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Zardes Lifts Austin Past NYC
July 6, 2024
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The much heralded but little noticed Gyasi Zardes made his presence felt as he scored a brace to lead the Austin FC past the New York City FC in a 2-to-1 win.
Zardes’ goal was his 105th in his MLS career, making him to 10th highest scorer in league history.…
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Round Rock Express 2024 Independence Day Celebration
July 3, 2024
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The Round Rock Express celebrated Independence Day on July 3, 2024, after their game against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. The Express travel to Sugar for their game on July 4th.
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Space Cowboy Edge-out Express
July 3, 2024
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The Sugar Land Space Cowboys (54-30) edged-out the Round Rock Express, 4-to-3, in the team’s annual Independence Day celebration. The Express travel to Sugar Land for the Cowboy’s July 4th festivities.
The Space Cowboys took control in the second inning with Pedro Leon reaching base on a hit-by-pitch, stealing second,…
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Round Rock, Sugar Land Combine for Early July 4th Fireworks
July 1, 2024
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The Round Rock Express (41-40) and the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (53-29) amassed 23 hits and 20 runs in a lead-up to the July 4th fireworks celebration. Round Rock took home the win, 11-to-9.
The game was highlighted by Jax Biggers dramatic steal of home, ultimately scoring the winning run.…
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Bats Bring the Win for Round Rock
June 30, 2024
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The Round Rock Express (40-40) blasted the El Paso Chihuahuas (34-47) by a final score of 14-to-3. The Express scored double-digit run for the second consecutive night to earn the series split.
El Paso jumped to an early lead with Nate Mondou’s sacrifice fly, plating Clay Dungan. Dungan reached base…
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Pitching Lift Express Past Chihuahuas
June 27, 2024
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The Round Rock Express (38-39) silenced the El Paso Chihuahuas (33-45) by a final score of 3-to-1. The win was Round Rock’s first of the second half of the season. The minor league season is divided into halves, with the top finishers advancing to the playoffs.
Express pitchers scattered a…
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El Paso Book-end Express with Massive Innings
June 25, 2024
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The El Paso Chihuahuas (32-44) opened with a six-run first inning, and closed with a five-run ninth inning to defeat the Round Rock Express (37-38) by a final score of 15-to-9.
El Paso starting pitcher Jackson Wolf went 4.1 innings, allowing five runs on six hits, for no decision. Relief…
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Austin FC Lets Victory Slip Away
June 19, 2024
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The Austin FC were on the verge of a major upset, leading LAFC until the final minute of regulation play. But conservative play, in lieu of a significant offensive threat, forced the Austin FC into a defensive bunker for the entire second half, eventually resulting in a 1-to-1 draw.
Torrential…
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Rainiers Continue to Roll Over Express
June 16, 2024
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The Tacoma Rainier’s (39-30) dominance continued over the Round Express (33-35), winning the final game of their series by a final score of 13-to-3 and taking the series five games to one.
Rainier starting pitcher Jhonathan Diaz (8-1) earned the win, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits, walking…
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Rainiers Shutout Express
June 13, 2024
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Five Tacoma Rainier pitchers combined to blank the Round Rock Express, winning by a final score of 3-to-0. The Rainiers carried a no hitter into the fourth inning.
Rainier starting pitcher Michael Mariot earned the win in a very strong outing, allowing one hit and no walks while striking out…
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Express Top Rainiers
June 12, 2024
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The Round Rock Express (33-31) jumped to an early lead and held on to defeat the Tacoma Rainiers (35-30) by a final score of 3-to-2.
Express starting pitcher Jack Leiter (2-3) earned the win, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits in 5.1 innings. He struck out seven and…
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Chihuahuas’ Pitching Shuts-down Express
June 2, 2024
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The El Paso Chihuahuas (24-33) held the Round Rock Express (29-27) to five hits in route to a dominate 7-to-0 victory. The Chihuahuas took the series four games to two.
El Paso starting pitcher Jackson Wolf (2-6) earned the win, scattering four hits over six innings, striking out five without…
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Controversial Call Results in Three Ejections
May 30, 2024
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Thursday’s game between the Round Rock Express (29-24) and the El Paso Chihuahuas (21-33) may have set a new milestone: three ejections on a single play. The argumentative game ended in a 6-to-3 win for the Express.
Controversy came in the bottom of the third inning when Round Rock’s Jose…
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Portland Snaps Austin’s Home Win Steak
May 30, 2024
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Austin FC fell to Portland Timbers 2-0 on Wednesday night in a match of two faces. The lost was Austin’s first on its home pitch this season.
Kudos to Portland. Austin owned the first half. Possessing the ball 62% of the time, and out shooting the Timbers 15-8. But the…
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Express Powers Past Chihuahuas
May 29, 2024
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Home runs lifted the Round Rock Express (28-23) over the El Paso Chihuahuas (20-32) by a final score of 10-5. The contest was the first in a six-game series.
Sandro Fabian’s first inning lead-off home run set the tone for the Express.
The Chihuahuas momentarily claimed the lead in the…
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Texas Softball Outlasts A&M, Punches Ticket to WCWS
May 26, 2024
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It couldn’t get more intense. Final game of a best of three series. Against your biggest in-state rival. Trailing in each game. Yet the Texas Longhorns (52-8) women’s softball team pulled it together to defeat the Texas A&M Aggies (44-15) by a final score of 6-to-5 and advance to the…
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Texas’ Comeback Fades, Falls to A&M
May 24, 2024
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You could not have asked for more in the first game of the Austin Super Regional between the Texas Longhorns and the Texas A&M Aggies. That is, unless you are a Texas fan. Texas A&M topped Texas, 6-to-5.
The game had it all… questionable pitching, explosive offense, a triple play…
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Long Balls Carry Reno over Round Rock
May 19, 2024
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Home runs by Kolten Wong and Adrian Del Castillo led the Reno Aces (21-24) over the Round Rock Express (25-19) by a final score of 3-to-1. Round Rock’s only run came on a home run from Derek Hill.
Reno starting pitcher Chris Ellis earned the win, allowing one run on…
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