Chad Stevens' 2-run double pushes Hooks past RockHounds to break losing streak
MONDAY, JULY 3
HOOKS 4, ROCKHOUNDS 3
Hooks: Joey Loperfido 1-4, R, RBI, HR; Jordan Brewer R, 2 BB; Colin Barber 1-2, R, RBI, 2 BB, HR; Chad Stevens 1-4, 2 RBI; Julio Robaina (W, 7-4) 5 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 K; McDonald, save, 1 IP, 2 K.
RockHounds: Lawrence Butler 1-4, R, RBI, 2B; Brett Harris 2-4, 2 RBI, 2B; Jonny Butler 1-4, R, 2B; William Simoneit 1-4, R
Highlights: Chad Stevens' two-run double in the sixth inning proved the difference for the Hooks to finish the series with a victory and end a seven-game losing streak.
SUNDAY, JULY 2
ROCKHOUNDS 4, HOOKS 3
Hooks: Drew Gilbert 1-4, R, 2 RBI, HR; Luis Aviles Jr. 1-4, R; CJ Stubbs 2-3; Rhett Kouba 5 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
RockHounds: Lawrence Butler 2-4, R, RBI, BB, 3B; Brett Harris 2-3; Shane McGuire 2 R, 2 BB; Drew Swift 2-4, RBI; Blake Beers 7 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 5 K; Durbin Feltman (W, 3-0) 2 IP, 2 H, 2 K
Highlights: The RockHounds rallied from a three-run deficit to score two runs in the ninth inning and on Drew Swift and Lawrence Butler RBI singles for their fifth straight win against the Hooks.
SATURDAY, JULY 1
ROCKHOUNDS 4, HOOKS 3
Top performers
Hooks: Kenedy Corona 2-3, R; Zach Dezenzo 1-4, HR, 3 RBI, R; Chad Stevens 1-3; Luis Aviles Jr. 2-4.
RockHounds: Lawrence Butler 1-5, 3B, RBI, R; Darell Hernaiz 1-4; Brett Harris 3-5, 2B, 2 RBI; Denzel Clarke 1-2, R; Drew Swift 2-4, 2B, 2 R; William Simoneit 1-3, RBI.
Highlights: Brett Harris hit a walk-off RBI single to give the RockHounds their fourth consecutive win against the Hooks at Momentum Bank Ballpark. Midland overcame a two-run deficit by tying the game on an RBI triple by Lawrence Butler and Harris delivered the game-winning knock to score Butler. Zach Dezenzo supplied all three of Corpus Christi's runs with a three-run home run in the first inning. The game, which was scheduled to start at 7 p.m., was delayed for more than an hour because of heavy rain in the area.
FRIDAY, JUNE 30
ROCKHOUNDS 8, HOOKS 3
Top performers
Hooks: Drew Gilbert 2-3; Joey Loperfido 1-4; Colin Barber 2-4, 2B, 2 R; Zach Daniels 3-4, 2B; Jordan Brewer 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, R.
RockHounds: Lawrence Butler 3-5, HR, 2B, RBI, 2 R; Darell Hernaiz 3-4, 3B, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R; Denzel Clarke 2-5, HR, 2 RBI, 3 R; Lazaro Armenteros 1-4, 2B; Sahid Valenzuela 1-4.
Highlights: The RockHounds collected 12 hits, including a pair of home runs to capture their third consecutive win against the Hooks. Corpus Christi's best inning came in the fifth when it scored two runs on a two-run home run by Jordan Brewer. Zach Daniels, Brewer and Drew Gilbert combined for seven hits for the Hooks, who fell to 33-39. Darell Hernaiz and Lawerence Butler combined for six hits and a pair of home runs to lead Midland.
THURSDAY, JUNE 29
ROCKHOUNDS 8, HOOKS 4
Top performers
Hooks: Drew Gilbert 1-5, 2B; Kenedy Corona 3-4, RBI; Zach Daniels 2-4, R; Joey Loperfido 1-2, RBI, R; Colin Barber 1-3, RBI; Chad Stevens 1-4, RBI; J.C. Correa 1-4, R.
RockHounds: Lawrence Butler 2-5, RBI, R; Brett Harris 1-4, RBI, R; Darell Hernaiz 2-4, RBI; Greg Deichmann 1-5, RBI; Denzel Clarke 1-4, 2 R; William Simoneit 1-3, RBI, 2B, 2 R; Lazaro Armenteros 1-3, 2 RBI, 3B, 2 R; Drew Swift 1-4.
Highlights: The RockHounds scored five runs in the eighth inning to secure a come-from-behind victory against the Hooks on Thursday at Hodgetown Stadium. Corpus Christi led 4-3 until Midland's late surge, which included a triple and three singles behind Lazaro Armenteros, Lawrence Butler, Darell Hernaiz and Greg Deichmann. The Hooks' best inning came in the first when it scored three runs on RBI singles by Joey Loperfido, Colin Barber and Chad Stevens. Kenedy Corona led Coprus Christi with three hits and an RBI.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
ROCKHOUNDS 5, HOOKS 3
Top performers
Hooks: Drew Gilbert 2-4, R; Zach Daniels 1-4, 2B, R; Joey Loperfido 1-4, RBI; Colin Barber 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, R; Jordan Brewer 2-4, 2B.
RockHounds: Brett Harris 1-4, RBI; Darell Hernaiz 1-4; Greg Deichmann 1-3; Denzel Clarke 1-4, 2 R; Shane McGuire 1-3, R; Lazaro Armenteros 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R; Drew Swift 2-4, RBI.
Highlights: The Hooks scored three runs in the first inning, but were unable to hold on as the RockHounds went on to win the series opener between the two squads at Momentum Bank Ballpark. Midland answered Corpus Christi's early lead with three runs in the second inning and went on to score runs in the fourth and sixth to secure its victory. Colin Barber led the Hooks with two hits, including his eighth home run of the season.
This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Scores, highlights and more from the Hooks vs. RockHounds series
