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RoughRiders snap Hooks' three-game winning streak

Rey Castillo, Corpus Christi Caller Times
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SUNDAY, MAY 22

ROUGHRIDERS 7, HOOKS 6

Hooks: Justin Dirden 2-5, 2 R, RBI; Luke Berryhill 1-4, R; Enmanuel Valdez 3-5, 2 R, 5 RBI; Jose Alvarez 2-4; Luis Guerrero 1-4, R; Julio Robaina 4 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K.

RoughRiders: Jonathan Ornelas 4-5, 3 R, 2 RBI; Blaine Crim 3-5, R, RBI; Ezequiel Druan 2-4, R, 2 RBI; Josh Stowers 2-3, RBI; Matt Whatley 1-4, R; Justin Slaten 3.2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K; Lee W, 1 IP; Lucas Jacobsen, Save, 1 IP, 2 BB, 2 K

Highlights: The RoughRiders rallied from a one-run deficit by scoring two runs in the eighth inning to complete the six-game series with two straight victories. Jonathan Ornelas tied the game with an RBI triple in the inning, and then scored the game-winning run on a wild pitch.

SATURDAY, MAY 21

ROUGHRIDERS 8, HOOKS 2

Hooks: Wilyer Abreu 1-4, R; Jose Alvarez 1-3; Luke Berryhill 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, R; Bryan Arias 1-2, 2B.

RoughRiders: Dustin Harris 3-4, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 2 R; Blaine Crim 2-3, 2B, RBI, 2 R; Ezequiel Duran 2-4, 2B, 2 R; Justin Foscue 1-2, 2B, 2 R.

Highlights: The RoughRiders snapped the Hooks' three-game winning streak with their second win of the series on Saturday at Riders Field. Luke Berryhill homered for the second straight game to lead Corpus Christi, which is now 15-23. Frisco starter Cole Ragans earned his fourth win of the season after limiting the Hooks to four hits. Dustin Harris led the RoughRiders with a game-best two home runs, three hits and six RBI.

FRIDAY, MAY 20

HOOKS 11, ROUGHRIDERS 9

Hooks: Enmanuel Valdez 3-5, 2B, 2 R; Justin Dirden 1-4, RBI, R; Yainer Diaz 4-4, 2 RBI, R; Jose Alvarez 2-3, 2B, 2 R, RBI; HR, 2 RBI; Luke Berryhill 1-4, HR, 4 RBI, 3 R; Jimmy Endersby 5 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 6 K.

RoughRiders: JP. Martinez 3-4, 2B, HR, 3 R, RBI; Jonathan Ornelas 3-5, 2B, 3 R; Blaine Crim 2-5, 2B, 3 RBI.

Highlights: The Hooks increased their winning streak to a season-best three games after finishing with 12 hits against the RoughRiders at Riders Field. Yainer Diaz and Luke Berryhill combined for five hits and drove in six runs, including a three-run home run by Berryhill to spark a nine-run fourth inning. Hooks starter Jimmy Endersby struck out six in five innings and allowed two runs.

The Corpus Christi Hooks defeated Arkansas Travelers, 2-0, on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Whataburger Field in Texas.
The Corpus Christi Hooks defeated Arkansas Travelers, 2-0, on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Whataburger Field in Texas.

THURSDAY, MAY 19

HOOKS 9, ROUGHRIDERS 5

Hooks: Enmanuel Valdez 2-5, 2B, 2 R, RBI; Justin Dirden 3-3, HR, 4 RBI, R; Yainer Diaz 2-5, 2B, RBI, R; Bryan Arias 1-3, HR, RBI, R; Jose Alvarez 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, R; Jose Bravo 4.2 IP, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K.

RoughRiders: JP. Martinez 1-4, R; David Garcia 2-3, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R; Jonathan Ornelas 2-5, 2B; Dustin Harris 2-5, HR, RBI, R; Blaine Crim 1-4, HR, RBI, R.

Highlights: The Hooks won their second straight game against the RoughRiders behind three home runs and a four RBI night from Justin Dirden at Riders Field. Bryan Arias and Jose Alvarez also homered for Corpus Christi, which is now 14-22. Fricso matched the Hooks with three home runs, including two from catcher David Garcia. Hooks pitcher Jose Bravo delivered 4.2 innings and struck out three.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18

HOOKS 7, ROUGHRIDERS 5

Hooks: Enmanuel Valdez 1-5, R; Grae Kessinger 1-3, R, 2B; Justin Dirden 1-5, HR, 3 RBI, R; Yainer Diaz 3-5, 2B, 2 R; Luke Berryhill 1-5, RBI; Shay Whitcomb 1-5, HR, RBI, R; Bryan Arias 2-5, 2B; Wilyer Abreu 2-5, HR, RBI, R; Misael Tamarez 5.1 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 7 K.

RoughRiders: Josh Stowers 1-4, 2 RBI; JP. Martinez 1-4, R; Ezequiel Duran 1-4, RBI; Justin Foscue 1-3, 2B, RBI, 2 R.

Highlights: The Hooks snapped their three-game losing streak behind a three-run ninth inning and three home runs on Wednesday against the RoughRiders. Justin Dirden, Shay Whitcomb and Wilyer Abreu each went deep for Corpus Christi, which is now 13-22. Dirden finished with a game-best three RBI to lead Corpus Christi's offense. Frisco rallied with two runs in the ninth inning before Jonathan Sprinkle recorded his second save of the season to secure the win.

Hooks’ Grae Kessinger(15) beats the throw to homeplate in the Corpus Christi Hooks season opener against the San Antonio Missions on April 8, 2022 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Hooks’ Grae Kessinger(15) beats the throw to homeplate in the Corpus Christi Hooks season opener against the San Antonio Missions on April 8, 2022 in Corpus Christi, Texas.

TUESDAY, MAY 17

ROUGHRIDERS 13, HOOKS 7

Hooks: Enmanuel Valdez 1-2, HR, 2 RBI; Grae Kessinger 1-4, 2B, RBI; Justin Dirden 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI; Yainer Diaz 2-4, 2B, RBI, R; Luke Berryhill 1-4, 2 R.

RoughRiders: Jonathan Ornelas 2-4, RBI, R; Josh Stowers JP. Martinez 1-4, RBI, R; 1-3, 2B, RBI, 3 R; Trey Hair 2-3, HR, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R; Dustin Harris 1-5, HR, 3 RBI, R; Ezequiel Duran 1-3, HR, RBI, 2 R.

Highlights: Frisco scored four runs in the third inning and four in the seventh behind a trio of home runs to capture a series-opening win against the Hooks at Riders Field. Dustin Harris hit a three-run home run, followed by Trey Hair and Ezequiel Duran who hit a solo shot in the seventh inning. Enmanuel Valdez hit his club-best sixth home run for Corpus Christi, which fell to 12-22. Valdez and Justin Dirden combined for three hits and four RBI to lead the Hooks offensively.

Rey Castillo is a sports reporter for the Caller-Times and a graduate of Texas A&M-Kingsville. He may be reached at rey.castillo@caller.com or on Twitter @reycastillo361

This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Scores and highlights from the Hooks vs. Frisco RoughRiders series