Jose Urquidy gives up 5 runs in 5 innings in 2nd rehab start for Hooks vs. Missions
SUNDAY, JULY 30
MISSIONS 6, HOOKS 3
Top performers
Missions: Ripkin Reyes 1-3, 2 R, BB; Jackson Merrill 3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI; Daniel Johnson 2-4, 2 RBI; Marcos Castanon 1-4, RBI; Cole Cummings 2-4, R; Chandler Seagle 1-4, R; Jose Espada ( W, 2-2) 1.2 IP, 1 BB, 3 K
Hooks: Zach Daniels 1-4, R, BB; Jordan Brewer 1-3, R, RBI, BB; JC Correa 2-4, RBI; Luis Aviles Jr. 1-3, R; Garrett Wolforth 2-3, RBI, BB; Jose Urquidy (L, 0-1) 5 IP, 9 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 3 K
Highlights: The Missions scored two first inning runs and used that momentum to capture a second win in the series. Urquidy made a second rehab start for the Hooks, giving up five earned runs in five innings with three strikeouts and no walks.
SATURDAY, JULY 29
HOOKS 10, MISSIONS 0
Top performers
Missions: Jackson Merrill 1-4; Ripken Reyes 1-4; Brandon Valenzuela 1-3; Korry Howell 1-2.
Hooks: Kenedy Corona 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R; Drew Gilbert 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI; Joey Loperfido 2-5, 3B, 2 R; Zach Daniels 2-4, 2B, RBI, R; Zach Dezenzo 2-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R; Luis Aviles Jr. 1-3. RBI; JC Correa 1-3; Yamal Encarnacion 2-4, 2 R; Julio Robaina 4 IP, 4 H, 1 BB, 2 K.
Highlights: The Hooks cruised to their third consecutive win to clinch their six-game series against the Missions at Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium. Corpus Christi finished with 13 hits, including a pair of home runs by Kenedy Corona and Zach Dezenzo. The Hooks' best inning came in the first when they plated three runs to back starting pitcher Julio Robaina, who pitched four scoreless innings and struck out two batters. Jonathan Sprinkle earned the win in relief to improve to 3-0. Corpus Christi is now 49-46 ahead of Sunday's series finale.
FRIDAY, JULY 28
HOOKS 8, MISSIONS 1
Top performers
Missions: Marcos Castanon 1-3, RBI, 2B; Jackson Merrill 1-4; Ripken Reyes 1-4; Daniel Johnson 1-4, R.
Hooks: Kenedy Corona 3-5, HR, 2B, RBI, 2 R; Drew Gilbert 3-5, 2 R, HR, 2B, 3 RBI; Joey Loperfido 3-5, 2B, R; Zach Daniels 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI; Zach Dezenzo 1-5, 2B; Luis Aviles Jr. 2-5, HR, 2 RBI, R; Rhett Kouba (W, 7-4) 5 IP, ER, 2 H, 6 K.
Highlights: The Hooks connected on 16 hits and belted three home runs to capture their second consecutive win against the Missions. Corpus Christi's top three batters in Kenedy Corona, Drew Gilbert and Joey Loeprfido combined for nine hits and a pair of home runs in the victory. Luis Aviles Jr. also went yard for the Hooks, who are now 48-46. Starting pitcher Rhett Kouba earned his seventh win after pitching five innings, allowing one run with six strikeouts.
THURSDAY, JULY 27
HOOKS 13, MISSIONS 2
Top performers
Missions: Jackson Merrill 1-3; Chandler Seagle 1-3, 2B, RBI, R; Justin Farmer 1-3, 2B, RBI.
Hooks: Kenedy Corona 2-4, R; Joey Loperfido 3-6, 2B, 4 RBI, 2 R; Zach Daniels 2-5, HR, 5 RBI, 2 R; Jordan Brewer 2-5, 3B, 2 RBI, R; Luis Aviles Jr. 2-3, 2 R; Colton Gordon (W, 4-5) 5 IP, 2 ER, BB, 3 H, 7 K.
Highlights: The Hooks returned to the win column behind a 10-run sixth inning and strong starting pitching against the Missions on Thursday night. Zach Daniels and Joey Loperfido powered Corpus Christi by combining for five of the team's 12 hits and nine RBI in the victory. Hooks starter Colton Gordon limited San Antonio to three hits and delivered five innings with seven strikeouts to help Corpus Christi capture its ninth win in 10 games.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26
MISSIONS 9, HOOKS 0
Top performers
Missions: Ripken Reyes 2-3; Daniel Johnson 2-4, 3B, RBI, R; Marcos Castanon 2-4, 3B, 2 RBI, 2 R; Juan Fernandez 1-2, 2B, 3 R; Michael De La Cruz 2-2, 2 RBI, R; Korry Howell 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R; Justin Farmer 1-4, 2B, RBI.
Hooks: Joey Loperfido 1-3; Zach Dezenzo 1-3; Colin Barber 102; J.C. Correa 2-4; Garrett Wolforth 1-3, 2B.
Highlights: The Missions took control early with a five-run first inning and went on to snap the Hooks' season-best eight-game winning streak on Wednesday. San Antonio outhit Corpus Christi 11-6 with four players recording multiple hits. Michael De La Cruz led the Missions with two hits and two RBI, including a double. J.C. Correa led the Hooks with two hits.
TUESDAY, JULY 25
HOOKS 5, MISSIONS 0
Top performers
Missions: Ripken Reyes 1-4; Jackson Merrill 2-3; Marcos Castanon 1-3, 2B; Michael De La Cruz.
Hooks: Jose Urquidy 4 IP, H, BB, 4 K; Aaron Brown (W, 4-1) 4 IP, 3 H, 2 BB, 4 K; Kenedy Corona 1-4; Joey Loperfido 1-4; Zach Daniels 2-4, HR, RBI, 2 R; Chad Stevens 2-2, HR, RBI, 2 R; Jordan Brewer 1-3, HR, 3 RBI, R; Luis Aviles Jr., 1-2, 2B.
Highlights: Astros pitcher Jose Urquidy pitched four scoreless innings and struck out four against the Missions to help the Hooks win their eighth consecutive game. Urquidy and Aaron Brown combined for eight strikeouts and only allowed four hits in the victory. Corpus Christi finished with three home runs behind Zach Daniels, Chad Stevens and Jordan Brewer.
This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Missions use early momentum to top Hooks to complete road series
