Hooks hold off RoughRiders on Sunday to win series; head back home
SUNDAY, SEPT. 3
HOOKS 7, ROUGHRIDERS 5
Top performers
Hooks: Kenedy Corona 3-5, R, 3 RBI, 2B; Colin Barber 2-4, RBI; Jacob Melton 1-5, R; JC Correa 3-5, 2 R, 2B; Jordan Brewer 1-3, R, RBI, 2 BB; Luis Aviles Jr. 2-5, R, RBI; Diosmerky Taveras (W, 2-3), 5 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 7 K
RoughRiders: Aaron Zavala 2-5, R; Hicks 2-4, R; Brad Miller 1-3, R; Keyber Rodriguez 1-4, R, 2 RBI; Kellen Strahm 2-5, 2B; Angel Aponte 1-4, R, RBI, HR
Highlights: The Hooks take four of six from the RoughRiders in the series and do it on Sunday with a three-run sixth inning and two runs in the eighth. Corona's two-run single was the key hit in the sixth and Corona later added a run-scoring double in the eighth.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 2
HOOKS 1, ROUGHRIDERS 0
Top performers
Hooks: Will Wagner 2-4; JC Correa 2-4, 2B; Jordan Brewer 2-4, RBI; Ryan Gusto (Win, 2-4) 5 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 8 K; Ray Gaither (Save, 3) 1 IP, 1 BB, 1 K
RoughRiders: Trevor Hauver 1-4, 2B; Keyber Rodriguez 1-4; Krauth 6 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB
Highlights: Four Hooks pitchers combined for 11 strikeouts and gave up two hits as Corpus Christi won for the second straight night against the RoughRiders. Gusto struck out eight in five innings as he earned the victory and improved his earned-run average to 3.20.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 1
HOOKS 3, ROUGHRIDERS 2
Top performers
Hooks: Will Wagner 1-3, BB, 2B; Kenedy Corona 1-4, R, 2B; Bryan Arias 1-3, R, RBI, 2B; McDonald (Save, 7) 1 IP, 2 K
RoughRiders: Seise 1-3, RBI
Highlights: The game was delayed nearly two hours but once it started, pitchers dominated. A combination of seven pitchers for both teams combined for 33 strikeouts and allowed six walks on the night. The winning run for the Hooks came on an error on a single by Colin Barber to score Kenedy Corona.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
ROUGHRIDERS 11, HOOKS 10
Top performers
Hooks: Will Wagner 2-4 3B; Zach Daniels 1-5; Luis Aviles Jr. 4-5, 3 2B, R; Bryan Arias 1-2, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R; CJ Stubbs 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R; Jordan Brewer 1-4, HR, 4 RBI, R.
RoughRiders: Trevor Hauver 2-3, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 R; Kellen Strahm 1-3, 2 RBI, R; Liam Hicks 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R; Jax Biggers 1-4, HR, 2B, 2 RBI; Frainyer Chavez 2-3, RBI, R; Keyber Rodriguez 1-2, RBI, 2 R.
Highlights: The Hooks erupted for five runs in the ninth inning, including three home runs, but came up short against the RoughRiders on Thursday night. Corpus Christi rallied after Frisco broke out with five runs in the fourth inning. Bryan Arias, CJ Stubbs and Jordan Brewer all homered and combined for eight RBI in the loss. Luis Aviles Jr. finished with four hits and hit three doubles for Corpus Christi.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30
HOOKS 2, ROUGHRIDERS 1
Top performers
Hooks: Will Wagner 1-4, R; Grae Kessinger 1-4, 2 RBI; Chad Stevens 2-4, R; Garrett Wolforth 1-3, R; Valente Bellozo 4.2 IP, 3 H, R, 3 BB, 5 K; Ray Gaither (S, 2) 2 IP, 2 H, 2 BB, 3 K.
RoughRiders: Trevor Hauver 2-4; Kellen Strahm 1-1, 2 R; Liam Hicks 1-3, R; Aaron Zavala 1-4; Jax Biggers 1-4, 2B.
Highlights: Hooks reliever Ray Gaither struck out two consecutive batters in the bottom of the ninth inning to help the Hooks capture their first win of the series. Grae Kessinger hit a go-ahead, two run single to give the Hooks the lead for good in the eighth inning. Frisco's Jax Biggers led the bottom of the ninth with a double before Gaither retired the next three batters to secure the win.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 29
ROUGHRIDERS 3, HOOKS 2
Top performers
Hooks: Will Wagner 1-3, R; Grae Kessinger 1-3, RBI; Zach Dezenzo 1-4, RBI; Zach Daniels 1-4; Angel Macuare (L, 1-3) 4 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 4 BB.
RoughRiders: Trevor Hauver 1-2, R; Kellen Strahm 1-1, 2 R; Liam Hicks Aaron Zavala
Highlights: Two runs in the first inning were enough for the RoughRiders as they held on for a one-run victory against the Hooks in Tuesday's series opener. Grae Kessinger and Zach Dezenzo each hit RBI singles in the sixth inning for Corpus Christi's only runs. Hook starter Angel Macuare allowed two runs in four innings.
This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Scores, highlights and more from the series between the Hooks and RoughRiders
