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In a closely contested game, the Midland RockHounds lost to the San Antonio Missions 3-2 at Momentum Bank Ballpark. Despite a late surge with runs from Luke Mann and Junior Perez, the Missions’ pitching proved too strong. Gage Jump suffered the loss, and the RockHounds now aim to bounce back in their next matchup. This game marked the Texas League’s second half opener for the RockHounds, who currently hold a 39-31 season record.

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The Midland RockHounds suffered a narrow defeat to the San Antonio Missions, losing 3-2 in their Texas League second half opener at Momentum Bank Ballpark. San Antonio maintained a shutout against Midland until the eighth inning, showcasing strong pitching throughout the game.

Midland’s rally late in the game was sparked in the eighth inning when Luke Mann hit a sacrifice fly that allowed Euribiel Angeles to score, shrinking the gap to 3-1. This was soon followed by an RBI double from Junior Perez, which scored Henry Bolte, bringing the RockHounds to within one run at 3-2. However, Ethan Routzahn of San Antonio secured his second save by retiring four consecutive batters, sealing the victory for the Missions.

Despite the late-game efforts by the RockHounds, their starting pitcher, Gage Jump, faced challenges, suffering the loss and dropping his record to 4-2. Jump’s outing lasted only 3 2/3 innings during which he allowed two runs on two hits but issued an alarming six walks, complementing his three strikeouts.

The scoring for San Antonio began in the fourth inning, where Moises Gomez drew a bases-loaded walk that brought in Jake Snider, extending the Missions’ lead to 2-0. Further, in the sixth inning, a sacrifice fly by Brandon Valenzuela allowed Snider to score again, increasing the Missions’ advantage to 3-0. The missions held a firm grip on the game until Midland’s late rally.

Midland’s pitching staff, including Jump, Diego Barrera, Stevie Emnuels, Yorlin Calderon, and Pedro Santos, collectively delivered a commendable four-hit performance, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit created earlier in the match.

Individually, Euribiel Angeles had an impressive outing for Midland, finishing with a 2-for-3 record, contributing one run and one walk. Luke Mann also had a strong performance, going 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI, while Colby Halter added a double to the offense.

The Missions’ starter, Braden Nett, received the win for his six shutout innings. Nett allowed five hits and only one walk, while also striking out four batters, demonstrating his dominance on the mound throughout the game.

Prior to the game, changes were made to the RockHounds’ roster as Will Johnston was promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas. In a corresponding move, Tyler Baum was assigned to the RockHounds from Las Vegas, adding depth to the team’s pitching staff.

The RockHounds currently hold a season record of 39-31, having previously clinched the title of Texas League South first-half champions. They are scheduled to resume their matchup against the San Antonio Missions at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Momentum Bank Ballpark, aiming to bounce back from this tough defeat.

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