Big 3rd inning pushes Hooks to series victory against Sod Poodles
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6
HOOKS 14, SOD POODLES 8
Top performers
Hooks: Will Wagner 1-4, R, RBI, 2 BB; Kenedy Corona 3-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2 BB, HR; Zach Daniels 1-5, 2 R; Colin Barber 1-4, R, 2 BB, 2B; Jordan Brewer 1-2, 4 R, RBI, 4 BB, 2B; Garrett Wolforth 2-5, R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B; JC Correa 2-5, R, 3 RBI; Luis Aviles Jr. 1-4, R, RBI, BB; Angel Macaure (W, 1-1) 5 IP, 8 H, 7 R, 5 ER, 7 K
Sod Poodles: Kevin Vicuna 1-5, R; Lawlar 2-5, 2 R, RBI; Caleb Roberts 2-5, R, RBI, HR; Ivan Melendez 1-5, R, RBI; Seth Beer 2-4, R, 2 RBI, 2B; Tim Tawa 2-4, R, 2 RBI, HR
Highlights: The Hooks scored eight runs in the third inning to break the game open and used that inning to complete the series victory against the Sod Poodles. During the big inning, Garrett Wolforth smacked a two-run single and Kenedy Corona added a two-run double.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5
SOD POODLES 8, HOOKS 7
Top performers
Hooks: Joey Loperfido 1-3, 2 R, RBI, 2 BB, HR; Zach Dezenzo 1-4, 2 R, RBI, BB; Zach Daniels 1-3, R, 2 RBI, 2 BB, HR; Will Wagner 1-4, R, RBI, BB, 2B; Chad Stevens 1-4, 2 RBI; CJ Stubbs 2-4; Luis Aviles 2-4, R; Aaron Brown 5 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
Sod Poodles: Kevin Vicuna 4-5, 2 R, RBI; Caleb Roberts 2-5, R, RBI; Ivan Melendez 2-4, R, 3 RBI, HR; Seth Beer 1-4, R, RBI; Tim Tawa 3-4, R; Deyvison De Los Santos 1-4, R; Sheng-Ping Chen 1-3, R, RBI, BB; Kyle Backhus (Win, 5-4) 1 IP, BB, 2 K
Highlights: The Sod Poodles rallied from a four-run deficit to win the game in the ninth inning off a home run from former Astros farmhand and Hooks player Seth Beer. The Sod Poodles scored a combined six runs in the final three innings to take the win and now lead the Texas League South Division by two games in the second half.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4
HOOKS 6, SOD POODLES 3
Top performers
Hooks: Kenedy Corona 1-5, 3B; Joey Loperfido 3-5, HR, 2B, RBI, 3 R; Zach Dezenzo 1-4, R; Jordan Brewer 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, R; Will Wagner 2-4, RBI, R; Julio Robaina (W, 8-4) 4 IP, 3 H, ER, BB, 3 K.
Sod Poodles: Jordan Lawlar 2-4, HR, RBI, 2 R; Seth Beer 2-5; Neyfy Castillo 2-4, 2B, RBI; J.J. D'Orazio 1-4.
Highlights: Joey Loperfido remained hot at the plate by connecting on his club-best 18th home run of the season to lift the Hooks to a bounce back win against the Sod Poodles at Hodgetown Stadium. Loperfido, who has homered in two consecutive games, finished with three hits to lead Corpus Christi. Julio Robaina earned the win in relief after pitching four innings and allowing one run with three strikeouts. The Hooks are now 51-49 with two games remaining in the series.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3
SOD POODLES 4, HOOKS 3
Top performers
Hooks: Kenedy Corona 1-4, 2B, RBI; Joey Loperfido 1-3, HR, RBI, R; Zach Dezenzo 1-2, 2B, R; Jordan Brewer RBI; C.J. Stubbs 2-4, R; Rhett Kouba 5.1 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 7 K.
Sod Poodles: Jordan Lawlar 1-5, R; Caleb Roberts 2-5, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, R; Seth Beer 3-3, HR, RBI, R; Ivan Melendez 1-3; Kevin Vicuna 1-4, 2B; Sheng-Ping Chen 1-2, HR, RBI, R.
Highlights: Caleb Roberts hit a walk-off RBI double in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Sod Poodles to victory against the Hooks at Hodgetown Stadium. Corpus Christi held a 3-2 lead before Sheng-Ping Chen hit a game-tying home run in the fifth for Amarillo. Joey Loperfido hit his team-best 17th home run in the fourth inning and Kenedy Corona and Jordan Brewer combined for two RBI to lead the Hooks' offense. Corpus Christi starter Rhett Kouba allowed three runs in 5.1 innings and struck out seven.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2
HOOKS 13, SOD POODLES 11
Top performers
Hooks: Kenedy Corona 1-4, 2B, 2 R; Zach Daniels 1-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R; Joey Loperfido 2-5, RBI, 2 R; Zach Dezenzo 2-6, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 2 R: Garrett Wolforth 2-5, R; Chad Stevens 2-4, 2 2B, R; J.C. Correa 1-4, RBI; CJ Stubbs 1-4, HR, RBI, 2 R; Luis Aviles Jr. 2-5, 3B, 2B, 2 RBI, R.
Sod Poodles: Caleb Roberts 1-4; Jordan Lawlar 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, 3 R; A.J. Vukovich 1-3, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R; Tim Tawa 2-5, 2B, R; Deyvision De Los Santos 2-4. HR, 2 RBI, R.
Highlights: The Hooks overcame a five-run deficit to capture a come-from-behind win against the Sod Poodles at Hodgetown Stadium. J.C. Correa tied the game at 11 on an RBI single and Luis Aviles Jr. and Joey Loperfido added some insurance with run-producing hits in the top half of the ninth. Corpus Christi scored runs in the sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth innings to help secure the comeback. Zach Dezenzo powered the Hooks' offense with two hits, including a pair of home runs and six RBI. Zach Daniels and CJ Stubbs also went deep in the dramatic victory.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1
SOD POODLES 7, HOOKS 5
Top performers
Hooks: Kenedy Corona 1-4, HR, RBI, 2 R; Joey Loperfido 1-4, RBI; Zach Dezenzo 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, R; Garrett Wolforth 1-2, 2B; J.C. Correa 1-4, 2B, R; CJ Stubbs 1-3, 2B, RBI, R; Angel Macuare 4 IP, 4 H, ER, 2 K.
Sod Poodles: Caleb Roberts 4-5, 3B, 2B, 2 R; Jordan Lawlar 1-5, RBI, R; Tim Tawa 1-4, 2B, 3 RBI; Neyfy Castillo 1-3, HR, RBI, R.
Highlights: The Hooks took an early 2-0 lead, but the Sod Poodles used a five-run fifth inning to power their way to a series-opening win against the Hooks at Hodgetown Stadium. Amarillo finished with 10 hits, including four from leadoff hitter Caleb Roberts. Corpus Christi was led by Zach Dezenzo and Kenedy Corona, who combined for two hits and three RBI with a pair of home runs. Hooks starter Angel Macuare pitched four innings and allowed one run with two strikeouts.
This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Scores, highlights and more from Hooks vs. Amarillo Sod Poodles series
