Hooks Score Six Unanswered Runs, Capture Series Opener

BOX SCORE

MIDLAND– Corpus Christi recorded a season high 16 hits enroute to an 8-7 victory on Tuesday night. Eight different Hooks recorded an RBI including Trevor Austin who hit a go-ahead homerun in the top of the eight. Austin’s round tripper is his 11^th of the season and his fourth in the last three games.

Trevor Austin homers and the Hooks take the lead! pic.twitter.com/7JXdaL0urq

— Corpus Christi Hooks (@cchooks) June 10, 2026

Despite the victory, Corpus Christi trailed throughout much of the night including a 7-2 deficit heading into the sixth inning. The Hooks would shortly rally, putting together six unanswered runs.

Joseph Sullivan led the charge offensively, going 3-4 finishing a homerun shy of the cycle. Additionally, the Hooks concluded the night with seven extra-base hits which is the second most in a game this season.

Joseph Sullivan triples and drives in a run from Max Holy! pic.twitter.com/vHk2FE7dzJ

— Corpus Christi Hooks (@cchooks) June 10, 2026

Yamal Encarnacion continues to shine on base, recording a pair of stolen bases. Tonight’s success puts Encarnacion as the stolen base leader with 28 ahead of Tulsa’s Kendall George.

Yamal Encarnacion is now the Texas League Stolen Base Leader with 28. Here is the stolen base that gave him the lead! pic.twitter.com/1DgVHdVHVQ

— Corpus Christi Hooks (@cchooks) June 10, 2026

Jackson Nezuh put together four innings while striking out five batters. In the end, the bullpen stood tall including Trey McLoughlin and Amilcar Chirinos recording 4.1 IP while striking out six batters without allowing a run.

The Hooks will return to action tomorrow night at Momentum Bank Ballpark to face the Midland Rockhounds. RHP James Hicks is scheduled to make the start for Corpus Christi.