Four home runs power Hooks to Sunday afternoon win vs. RoughRiders
SUNDAY, AUG. 13
HOOKS 11, ROUGHRIDERS 9
Top performers
RoughRiders: Zavala 2-6, RBI, 2B; Evan Carter 1-4, R, RBI, 2 BB, 2B; Strahm 1-4, R, RBI, BB; Rodriguez 4-5, 3 R, 3 RBI, 2B, HR; D. Garcia 1-4, R, RBI, Easley 2-3, 2 R, RBI, 2 BB, 2B; Florencio Serrano 1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 K
Hooks: Will Wagner 5-5, 3 R, 3 RBI, 2B, HR; Kenedy Corona 2-5, R, 2 RBI, 2B, HR; Colin Barber 1-3, R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B; Brewer 1-4, R; Chad Stevens 2-4, RBI, 3B; Luis Aviles Jr. 1-5, RBI; JC Correa 3-5, 2 R, RBI, HR; Garrett Wolforth 1-4, R; Arias 2-4, 2 R, RBI, HR; T. Brown (Win, 4-2) 2 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 1 K; DeLabio (Save, 2) 1 IP, 2 H, K
Highlights: The Hooks hit four home runs on Sunday, including a two-run shot from Kenedy Corona to spark a four-run sixth inning that tied the game. Chad Stevens then followed with a sacrifice fly and Luis Aviles Jr. a run-scoring single for a 10-8 Hooks lead. Corpus Christi relievers combined to scatter five hits over the final four innings with two runs.
SATURDAY, AUG. 12
HOOKS 2, ROUGHRIDERS 0
Top performers
RoughRiders: Evan Carter 1-3, BB
Hooks: Joey Loperfido 2-3, 2B; Colin Barber 2-3, R; Jordan Brewer 2-3; Chad Stevens 1-3, R, RBI, HR; Angel Macuare 4 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 K; Aaron Brown (Win, 5-1) 4 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 5 K
Highlights: The Hooks scored both of its runs in the second inning and it holds up as a stellar pitching performance from Angel Macuare and Aaron Brown helped the Hooks break a four-game losing streak. Jordan Brewer drove in the first run and then Chad Steven hit a solo home run. Brown and Macuare combined for nine strikeouts in the victory.
FRIDAY, AUG. 11
ROUGHRIDERS 2, HOOKS 1
Top performers
RoughRiders: Keyber Rodriguez 1-3, R, BB; David Garcia 1-2, R; Florencio Serrano (Hold) 1 IP, 1 BB, 1 K; Dane Acker 4.1 IP, 5 H, 3 BB, 5 K
Hooks: Jordan Brewer 4-4; Luis Aviles Jr. 1-3, R, RBI, 1 BB, HR; Julio Robaina 5 IP, 4 H, 1 BB, 7 K
Highlights: Robstown native Florencio Serrano made his professional debut at Whataburger Field, throwing a scoreless seventh inning helping the RoughRiders top the Hooks for the fourth straight game. Serrano gave up a walk, recorded a strikeout and ended the inning by inducing a double play, and threw 11 pitches with six going for strikes. The RoughRiders scored both runs in the seventh when Jayce Easley laid down a bunt.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10
ROUGHRIDERS 5, HOOKS 0
Top performers
RoughRiders: Evan Carter 1-4, 3B, RBI, R; Trevor Hauver 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R; Chris Seise 1-5, 2B
Hooks: Will Wagner 1-3, 2B; Zach Dezenzo 1-4; Ryan Gusto (L, 2-2) 5.1 IP, ER, 2 BB, 11 K.
Highlights: Hooks starter Ryan Gusto delivered 5.1 no-hit innings and recorded 11 strikeouts before the RoughRiders scored four runs in the sixth inning to claim their third consecutive win at Whataburger Field. All of Frisco's runs in the sixth came against Corpus Christi's bullpen, including an insurance run in the ninth. Will Wagner doubled and Zach Dezenzo singled for the Hooks' only two hits of the night.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9
ROUGHRIDERS 6, HOOKS 2
Top performers
RoughRiders: Evan Carter 1-4, R; Trevor Hauver 2-3, 3 R, RBI, 2B; Kellen Strahm 5-4, R, 4 RBI, HR; Aaron Zavala 1-4, RBI; Nick Krauth (Win, 4-8) 6 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K.
Hooks: Will Wagner 2-4; Kenedy Corona 1-3, R, RBI; Rhett Kouba 5.1 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K.
Highlights: The RoughRiders scored two runs in the first and two in the eighth to key their second straight victory against the Hooks at Whataburger Field. The last two of those four runs was a two-run home run by Kellen Strahm in the eighth inning.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8
ROUGHRIDERS 6, HOOKS 0
Top performers
RoughRiders: Chris Seise 1-4; Evan Carter 1-5, R: Trevor Hauver 1-2, 2 RBI, 2 R; Kellen Strahm 2-4, RBI; Frainyer Chavez 1-4, HR, RBI, R; Ryan Garcia (W, 3-8) 6 IP, 0 H, 2 BB, 6 K.
Hooks: Joey Loperfido 1-4, 2B.
Highlights: RoughRiders pitcher Ryan Garcia kept the Hooks in check by pitching six no-hit innings in a series-opening win at Whataburger Field. Joey Loperfido provided Corpus Christi's only hit on a double in the seventh inning. The Hooks are now 52-51 as they continue to compete for a playoff spot.
This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Scores, highlights and more from the Hooks vs. RoughRiders series
