Aviles' two home runs push Hooks to extra-inning win over Frisco RoughRiders
Rey Castillo
SUNDAY, JUNE 11
HOOKS 7, ROUGHRIDERS 5, 11 INN.
Top performers
RoughRiders: Strahm 2-6; Zavala 1-5, R, RBI, HR; Saggese 1-4, R, RBI, BB, HR; Harris 2-4, R, BB, 2B; Tanielu 1-5, R, 2B; Kapers 1-4, R, 2B; Jack Leiter 5 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 7 K
Hooks: Kenedy Corona 1-5, R, 2 RBI, HR; Colin Barber 2-4, R, RBI, HR; Aviles Jr. 3-5, 2 R, 4 RBI, 2 HR; JC Correa 1-3, R, BB, 2B; CJ Stubbs 1-3, BB, 2B; Henley 5 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K; Chaidez 4 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 7 K; Gomez (W, 1-1) 1 IP, 1 K
Highlights: The Hooks hit four home runs, including two big ones from Luis Aviles Jr. that pushed Corpus Christi to a victory to end the series. Aviles' two-run home run in the ninth forced extra innings, and then he his a two-run shot in the 11th to end the game. Aviles has five home runs in five games for the Hooks.
SATURDAY, JUNE 10
ROUGHRIDERS 9, HOOKS 4
Top performers
RoughRiders: Luisangel Acuna 1-4, 2B, RBI, 2 R; Dustin Harris 1-5; Kellen Strahm 1-4, HR, RBI, R; Thomas Saggese 2-4, HR, RBI, R; Nick Tanielu 1-5, HR, RBI, R; Liam Hicks 1-4, 2B, R; Jax Biggers 3-4, 2 R.
Hooks: Kenedy Corona 2-4, R; Drew Gilbert 1-4; Chad Stevens 1-2, HR, RBI, R; Colin Barber 1-4, 2B; Luis Aviles Jr. 1-4, HR, RBI, R; Garrett Wolforth 2-4; Peyton Plumlee 4 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 3 K; Spencer Arrighetti 4 IP, 5 H, 6 ER, 6 K.
Highlights: The Hooks rallied by scoring three runs in the ninth inning, but fell short to have their two-game winning streak snapped against the RoughRiders. Corpus Christi trailed Frisco 9-1 before Chad Stevens and Luis Aviles Jr. each hit home runs to bring the Hooks within five. Hector Nieves drew a walk and Garrett Wolforth singled, but Theo McDowell got Kenedy Corona to ground into a double play to end the game.
FRIDAY, JUNE 9
HOOKS 8, ROUGHRIDERS 3
Top performers
RoughRiders: Luisangel Acuna 1-4, 2B, R; Trevor Hauver 1-3, HR, RBI, R; Dustin Harris 1-4, 2B, RBI; Kellen Strahm 2-3, 2B, R.
Hooks: Kenedy Corona 2-4, HR, RBI, R; Chad Stevens RBI; J.C. Correa 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R; C.J. Stubbs 1-3; R; Luis Aviles Jr. 2-3, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R; Colin Barber 2-2, 2 R; Julio Robaina (W, 5-3) 5 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 3 K.
Highlights: J.C. Correa tied the game with a two-run home run in the second inning and a four-run seventh was enough to lift the Hooks to their second consecutive win against the RoughRiders at Whataburger Field. Corpus Christi starting pitcher Julio Robaina allowed two runs in five innings and struck out three to earn his fifth win of the season. Kenedy Corona and Luis Avilas Jr. also hit home runs with Avilas Jr. driving in a game-best four RBI to lead the Hooks.
THURSDAY, JUNE 8
HOOKS 13, ROUGHRIDERS 4
Top performers
RoughRiders: Aaron Zavala 1-5, RBI; Luisangel Acuna 2-5; Thomas Saggese 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R; Nick Tanielu 1-3, 2B, 2 R; Trevor Hauver 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R: Liam Hicks 2-4, RBI; Chris Seise 1-4, 2B
Hooks: Kenedy Corona 2-6, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R; Zach Dezenzo 4-5, 3B, R; Joey Loperfido 2-5. HR, 3 RBI, 2 R; Chad Stevens 3-3, 2 R; Zach Daniels 2-5, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R; J.C. Correa 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R; C.J. Stubbs 1-5, R; Luis Aviles Jr. 1-4, RBI, R; Rhett Kouba 4.2 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 9 K; Diosmerky Taveras (W, 1-0) 3.1 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 K.
Highlights: The Hooks erupted for seven runs in the fourth inning and finished with 17 hits to secure their first win against the RoughRiders on Thursday at Whataburger Field. Corpus Christi's fourth inning included an RBI double by J.C. Correa, a two-run double by Kenedy Corona, an RBI single by Joey Loperfido and a three-run home run by Zach Daniels. Loperifdo also homered for Corpus Christi, which is now 26-28. Zach Dezenzo finished with a game-best four hits to lead the Hooks.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7
ROUGHRIDERS 9, HOOKS 0
Top performers
RoughRiders: Luisangel Acuna 2-4, 2 RBI, 2 R; Thomas Saggese 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R; Nick Tanielu 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI, R; Dustin Harris 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI, R; Jax Biggers RBI; Owen White 7 IP, 2 BB, H, 6 K.
Hooks: Chad Stevens 2-3, 2B; Zach Daniels 1-4, 2B.
Highlights: RoughRiders pitcher Owen White pitched seven scoreless innings and Frisco scored six runs in the final two innings to claim its second consecutive win against the Hooks at Whataburger Field. Thomas Saggese finished with two hits, including a home run and drove in two runs to back White, who struck out six and allowed one hit. Chad Stevens led Corpus Christi with two hits, including a double. Zach Daniels also doubled for the Hooks, who are now 25-28.
TUESDAY, JUNE 6
ROUGHRIDERS 6, HOOKS 2
Top performers
RoughRiders: Aaron Zavila 1-2, 2B, RBI, R; Luisangel Acuna 1-5, 2B, 2 RBI, R; Nick Tanielu 1-5; Dustin Harris 1-3; Scott Kapers 1-4, 2 R; Jax Biggers 1-3, 2 RBI; Jack Leiter 4 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 7 K.
Hooks: Zach Daniels 1-4, R; Zach Dezenzo 2-2, R; Chad Stevens 1-4; Kenedy Corona RBI; Colin Barber RBI; Adrian Chaidez 5 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 3 BB, 3 K.
Highlights: The RoughRiders overcame an early deficit by scoring two runs in the seventh and added three in the eighth to capture a series-opening win against the Hooks at Whataburger Field. Hooks starting pitcher Adrian Chaidez allowed one run on one hit and struck out three in five innings, but Frisco did most of its damage against Corpus Christi's bullpen to secure the win. The Hooks' two runs came on a bases loaded walk by Colin Barber and RBI fielder's choice by Kenedy Corona. Frisco starter Jack Leiter, the second overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, allowed two hits, two runs and struck out seven in four innings.
