RoughRiders pull away late to snap Hooks' winning streak

Rey Castillo, Corpus Christi Caller Times
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SATURDAY, AUG. 20

ROUGHRIDERS 7, HOOKS 4

Top performers

RoughRiders: Blaine Crim 3-5, 2 RBI, 2 R; Josh Stowers 2-4, 2B, R; Miguel Aparicio 1-3, 3B, 3 RBI, 2 R; Justin Foscue 1-4, 2B.

Hooks: Quincy Hamilton 2-2, 2B; Joe Perez 1-5, 2 RBI; C.J. Stubbs 1-4; Shay Whitcomb 1-4, HR, RBI, R; Alex McKenna 1-4.

Highlights: The Hooks took an early 2-0 lead in the third inning before the RoughRiders scored five unanswered runs throughout the next three innings to secure the win and snap Corpus Christi's three-game winning streak. The Hooks came within a run in the seventh on a wild pitch, but Frisco added some insurance with a run in the bottom half to secure the win. Shay Whitcomb hit his 15th home run in the sixth and Quincy Hamilton finished with two of Corpus Christi's five hits.

Hooks' Cesar Salazar (51) catches a foul ball in the infield during the game at Whataburger Field on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Hooks' Cesar Salazar (51) catches a foul ball in the infield during the game at Whataburger Field on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

FRIDAY, AUG. 19

HOOKS 4, ROUGHRIDERS 2

Top performers

RoughRiders: Kellen Strahm 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, R; Trevor Hauver 1-4, 2B; Miguel Aparicio 1-3.

Hooks: Grae Kessinger 2-4, R; Ross Adolph 2-4, HR, 3B, 2 RBI, R; Cesar Salazar 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, R; Joe Perez 1-4, R; C.J. Stubbs 1-4; Bryan Arias 1-1; Misael Tamarez 5 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, BB, 6 K; Cody Deason 3.2 IP, 4 H, 0 R, BB, 4 K.

Highlights: Ross Adolph and Cesar Salazar powered a four-run sixth inning with a pair of home runs to help the Hooks cruise to their third consecutive win against the RoughRiders at Whataburger Field. Adolph finished with two hits, including a triple to lead Corpus Christi. Misael Tamarez delivered five innings, allowing two runs with six strikeouts. Cody Deason earned the win in relief after throwing 3.2 scoreless innings with four strikeouts.

Hooks' Ross Adolph (44) catches a pop fly during the game at Whataburger Field on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Hooks' Ross Adolph (44) catches a pop fly during the game at Whataburger Field on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

THURSDAY, AUG. 18

HOOKS 3, ROUGHRIDERS 1

Top performers

RoughRiders: Justin Foscue 1-4; Trevor Hauver 2-4, HR, RBI, R.

Hooks: Quincy Hamilton 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, R; Shay Whitcomb 1-3, HR, RBI, R; Grae Kessinger 1-3; Ross Adolph 2-3; Tyler Brown 6 IP, 2 H, ER, BB, 6 K.

Highlights: Quincy Hamilton's go-ahead, opposite field two-run home run in the eighth inning proved to be the difference in the Hooks' win against the RoughRiders at Whataburger Field. Hamilton's second home run in a Corpus Christi uniform broke a 1-1 tie with two outs in the inning. Joe Perez reached second base on a Frisco error before Hamilton's clutch blast. Reliever Freylin Garcia retired the RoughRiders in order for his first save of the season and Corpus Christi's second win of the series. Shay Whitcomb also homered to give the Hooks a 1-0 advantage in the second inning. Hooks starter Tyler Brown pitched six innings, allowing one run with six strikeouts. Derek West and Garcia combined for three shutout innings and three strikeouts in relief.

The Hooks' Quincy Hamilton rounds the bases after hitting his go-ahead, two-run home run in the eighth inning against the Frisco RoughRiders at Whataburger Field on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Corpus Christi, Texas. The Hooks won 3-1.
The Hooks' Quincy Hamilton rounds the bases after hitting his go-ahead, two-run home run in the eighth inning against the Frisco RoughRiders at Whataburger Field on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Corpus Christi, Texas. The Hooks won 3-1.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 17

HOOKS 5, ROUGHRIDERS 4

Top performers

RoughRiders: Josh Stowers 3-4, HR, 2 RBI, R; Blaine Crim 1-3, HR, RBI, R; Luisangel Acuna 2-4; Trevor Hauver 1-4, R.

Hooks: Cesar Salazar 1-4, R; Ross Adolph 1-2, RBI, R; Will Wagner 3-4, RBI, R; Grae Kessinger 2-4, R; Shay Whitcomb 2-4, R; Devin Conn 2 IP, 0 ER, K, S.

Highlights: The Hooks scored all five of their runs in the fifth inning to secure a come-from-behind win against the RoughRiders at Whataburger Field. Frisco led 4-0 until the fifth when Corpus Christi rallied with an RBI groundout by Quincy Hamilton, an RBI single by Will Wagner, and a bases loaded walk to C.J. Stubbs and Edwin Diaz. Ross Adolph capped off the big inning with an RBI single to score Grae Kessinger. Devin Conn pitched a scoreless eighth and ninth inning to secure his sixth save of the season.

Hooks infielder Will Wagner (16) bats against Midland on Monday, July 4, 2022 at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Hooks infielder Will Wagner (16) bats against Midland on Monday, July 4, 2022 at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi, Texas.

TUESDAY, AUG. 16

ROUGHRIDERS 5, HOOKS 3

Top performers

RoughRiders: Jax Biggers 3-5, 3B, 2B, 3 RBI, R; Justin Foscue 2-4, RBI; Luisangel Acuna 1-3, HR, RBI, R; Miguel Aparicio 1-2.

Hooks: Ross Adolph 1-5; Quincy Hamilton 1-4; Will Wagner 1-4, 2B; Cesar Salazar 1-3, HR, RBI, R; Alex McKenna 1-3, HR, RBI, R; Grae Kessinger 2-4, HR, RBI; Jayden Murray 5.1 IP, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K.

Highlights: Alex McKenna and Grae Kessinger each homered in the fifth inning to tie the game at two, but the RoughRiders responded with two runs in the seventh and one in the eighth to secure a series-opening win against the Hooks at Whataburger Field. Corpus Christi finished with three home runs, including Cesar Salazar hitting his fourth long ball in his last three games. Hooks starter Jayden Murray pitched 5.1 innings, allowing two runs with five strikeouts.

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