Zach Cole matched the club record with eight RBIs while Colin Barber became the second Hook to hit for the cycle as Corpus Christi beat the RoughRiders, 20-14, in Tuesday afternoon's series opener at Riders Field. In slaying an eight-game drought, the Hooks posted their highest run total since a 22-5 win over Midland on July 4, 2019.

Hooks infielder Rowdey Jordan, a trade acquisition from the Mets last month, is Texas League Player of the Week for May 5-11. Last week vs. Midland, Jordan batted .435 (10-for-23) w/ five runs, one double, two home runs, six RBIs, three walks, and a stolen base in six games. The Mississippi State product has reached base in 12 of 16 games as a Hook, batting .310 with a .927 OPS.

The Corpus Christi Hooks, Double-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, are rolling out new logos and uniforms in tribute to the bond between a ballclub and its city. The rebrand, including eight custom marks, was commissioned to usher in the Hooks 20th Anniversary Season, presented by American Bank.