Schrieber's double in fourth inning pushes Hooks past Sod Poodles in series closer

Rey Castillo, Corpus Christi Caller Times

May 7, 2023 at 10:27 PM·5 min read

SUNDAY, MAY 7

HOOKS 5, SOD POODLES 4

Sod Poodles: A.J. Vukovich 1-4, R, 2B; Adrian Del Castillo 2-3, R, 2 RBI, BB; Juan Centeno 3-3, BB, 2B; Neyfy Castillo R, RBI, BB, 2B

Hooks: Kenedy Corona 3-5, 2 RBI, R, 2B; Scott Schreiber 3-4, 2 RBI, 2B; Colin Barber 2-4; CJ Stubbs R, BB; Rolando Espinosa 1-3, R, BB; JC Correa R, BB; Spencer Arrighetti (W, 2-2) 5 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K; Cole McDonald (S, 1) 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB.

Highlights: Schreiber's two-run double in the fourth inning provided the difference for the Hooks to close out the series.

SATURDAY, MAY 6

HOOKS 12, SOD POODLES 7

Sod Poodles: Ryan Bliss 2-4, HR, 3 RBI, R; A.J. Vukovich 2-5, HR, 3 RBI, R; Roby Enriquez 1-4, R; Tim Tawa 3-5, 2 2B, 2 RBI, R; Neyfy Castillo 1-2, 2B, RBI, R; Kevin Vicuna 1-4.

Hooks: Chas McCormick 1-3, RBI, R; Will Wagner 1-3, 2B, 2 R; Kenedy Corona 1-1, R; Joey Loperfido 2 RBI, R; Scott Schreiber 3-5, RBI, R; J.C. Correa 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, R; Colin Barber 1-2, 2 RBI, 2 R.

Highlights: The Hooks' offense put up a five spot in two different innings and relied on solid relief pitching to secure a win against the Sod Poodles at Whataburger Field. Corpus Christi had three players with multiple RBI in J.C. Correa, Joey Loperfido and Colin Barber. Astros' Chas McCormick also drove in a run and finished 1 for 3. Scott Schreiber finished with three of the Hooks' nine hits.

FRIDAY, MAY 5

SOD POODLES 12, HOOKS 8

Sod Poodles: Ryan Bliss 2-6, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R; A.J. Vukovich 2-5, HR, RBI, 2 R; Jordan Lawlar Roby Enriquez 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R; Adrian Del Castillo 1-6, R; Tim Tawa 2-4, 2 RBI, R; Jonathan Guzman 1-4, 2 RBI, R; Nick Dalesandro 2-4, RBI, R; Neyfy Castillo 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, R.

Hooks: Chas McCormick 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R; Shay Whitcomb 1-3, R; Joey Loperfido 2-4, RBI, 2B, R; Will Wagner 2-3, 2 R, RBI; C.J. Stubbs 2-5, RBI.

Highlights: A seven-run third inning proved to be the difference for the Sod Poodles, who cruised to their second win against the Hooks at Whataburger Field. Amarillo finished with 15 hits with each player in the lineup recording at least one base knock. Astros' Chas McCormick went 2 for 4 with a home run and rove in two runs to lead Corpus Christi. Joey Loperfido and Will Wagner combined for four hits and two RBI for the Hooks.

Astros outfielder Chas McCormick fields a ball in right field for the Hooks during a game at Whataburger Field on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

THURSDAY, MAY 4

HOOKS 6, SOD POODLES 1

Sod Poodles: Ryan Bliss 1-3; A.J. Vukovich 1-4.

Hooks: Quincy Hamilton 2-4, HR, 2B, 3 RBI, R; Shay Whitcomb 2-4 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R; Joey Loperfido 1-3, 2B; Colton Gordon 6 IP, H, ER, 2 BB, 9 K.

Highlights: Shay Whitcomb and Quincy Hamilton combined for three home runs and six RBI and Colton Gordon pitched six quality innings to lead the Hooks to a bounce back win against the Sod Poodles at Whataburger Field. Amarillo hitters only managed one hit against Gordon, who struck out nine batters and improved to 2-2 on the season. Whitcomb homered twice to give him a club-best eight on the season and Hamilton connected on his first in the sixth inning. Hamilton also drove in two runs on double in the seventh inning to pad the lead for Corpus Christi.

Hooks shortstop Shay Whitcomb (16) runs to third base in a game against Northwest Arkansas at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi, Texas on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. The Hooks won 10-3.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3

SOD POODLES 3, HOOKS 0

Sod Poodles: Tristin English 2-4, HR, 2B, RBI, R; A.J. Vukovich 1-4, 2B; Juan Centeno 2-3, R.

Hooks: Chas McCormick 0-2, BB, K; Kenedy Corona 2-4; Colin Barber 1-4; J.C. Correa 1-3; Hector Nieves 1-3; Rhett Kouba 6 IP, 5 H, ER, 7 K.

Highlights: The Hooks could not find an answer offensively against the Sod Poodles in Game 2 of their six-game set. Amarillo used four different pitchers, who limited Corpus Christi to five hits in a shut out victory at Whataburger Field. Kenedy Corona led Corpus Christi with two hits and Hooks starter Rhett Kouba pitched six quality innings with seven strikeouts. Tristin English had two hits with a home run and a double to lead the Sod Poodles.

Hooks' Rhett Kouba pitches at Whataburger Field on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

TUESDAY, MAY 2

HOOKS 3, SOD POODLES 1

Astros outfielder Chas McCormick went 1 for 2 with a walk and scored a run in his rehab start with the Hooks on Tuesday against the Amarillo Sod Poodles at Whataburger Field.

McCormick also made a diving catch in centerfield for the third out of the seventh inning of a game that resulted in a 3-1 Hooks win.

McCormick, who left Houston in April with lower back tightness, was playing his first game in Corpus Christi since the 2019 minor league season.

Sod Poodles: Ryan Bliss 1-3, R; Tristin English 1-2, RBI; Roby Enriquez 1-2; A.J. Vukovich 1-3.

Hooks: Chas McCormick 1-2, BB, R; Joey Liperfido 1-2, R; Shay Whitcomb 1-4, 2B, 3 RBI; Spencer Arrighetti 5 IP, 2 H, 2 BB, 5 K; Julio Robaina 4 IP, 3 H, R, BB, K.

Highlights: Shay Whitcomb provided all three of the Hooks' runs with a bases-clearing double in the sixth inning of Tuesday's series opener against the Sod Poodles. The inning started with Quincy Hamilton and Chas McCormick drawing back-to-back walks and Joey Liperfido hitting a single to load the bases. Corpus Christi starter Spencer Arrighetti kept the Hooks in the game after delivering five scoreless innings with five strikeouts. Julio Robaina pitched the final four frames, allowing one run on three hits with a strikeout.

This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Scores, highlights and more from the Hooks vs. Amarillo Sod Poodles series