Theroux's Walk-Off Hit Gives Hounds Much Needed Win
RockHounds 7, Corpus Christi Hooks 6 (11 innings)Saturday, July 12, 2019Security Bank BallparkCollin Theroux has been outstanding for the RockHounds behind the plate. Saturday night he was the hero AT the dish.Theroux belted a walk-off single to deep right field in the last of the 11th inning, giving the 'Hounds
RockHounds 7, Corpus Christi Hooks 6 (11 innings)
Saturday, July 12, 2019
Security Bank Ballpark
Theroux belted a walk-off single to deep right field in the last of the 11th inning, giving the 'Hounds a 7-6 win over the Corpus Christi Hooks at Security Bank Ballpark.
The clubs were tied, 5-5, after five innings and were still deadlocked after a scoreless 10th (third baseman
Mondou sent a sharp ground ball to the right side to open the home half of the inning, pushing (designated runner)
The Hooks led, 4-0, after two innings on two-run swings from
The 'Hounds scored by every method short of VISA and Mastercard, eventually tying the game in the home half of the fifth. Merrell and Theroux (each with a single and a walk) both scored twice, and
Both bullpens were outstanding. The Hooks (Willy Collado, Christian Javier,
Texas League South
Amarillo made it three straight over the RoughRiders, posting a shutout win (9-0) at Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco.
The RockHounds (13-10) lead Amarillo (12-11) by one game ... Corpus Christi (10-13) by three ... and Frisco (8-14) by 4½ games.
The Sod Poodles win came in the Double-A debut of
The # 2 and # 3 hitters in Frisco's lineup were both Major Leaguers - -
Notable
Chase Calabuig has hit in six consecutive games (9-23, .391) with five runs, three doubles, a home run and eight RBI. Chase, who ranks seventh in the Texas League with a .372 on-base percentage, went 2-for-4 Saturday night, with a run, a double, and two RBI.
Collin Theroux chose the perfect night to bust out of a rough stretch at the plate and it made for a great story (any knowledgeable baseball fan knows how challenging the position of catcher can be). He walked and scored in the third and broke an 0-for-20 stretch with a single (and scored) in the fifth before launching the walk-off drive in the 11th (2-for-4, two runs, walk, game-winning RBI).
Kevin Merrell also broke out of a tough stretch (5-for-42 in his previous 12 games) with a terrific night. The 'Hounds' second baseman went 1-for-2, scored two runs, drove in the game-tying run in the 11th, drew two walks and stole his 13th base of the season (in 17 attempts).
Jesus Zambrano went 2⅓ shutout innings Saturday and continues to emerge as a major presence in the RockHounds' bullpen. Since being called up from (Advanced-A) Stockton on the last day of May, Jesus has posted a 1.44 ERA, with a 1.16 WHIP, in 14 appearances. In 25.0 innings, he has allowed 22 hits and eight walks with 17 strikeouts. Over his last nine outings, he has allowed two earned runs in 15⅓ innings (a 1.15 ERA). The 22-year-old native of Valencia, Venezuela, began his pro career with the A's in 2013 (at age 16).
In four appearances since being called up from Stockton, Seth Martinez has been outstanding. Oakland's 17th round draft choice in 2016 (Arizona State University) has allowed one run (earned) in eight innings of work (a 1.13 ERA) and has given up just five hits and two walks while striking out 10 batters.
Next Game
Sunday, July 14 vs. Corpus Christi Hooks
Security Bank Ballpark 2:00 p.m. (Gates open 1:30)
Postgame Fireworks
- Final of a four-game series and of a seven-game homestand
- Radio: NewsTalk 550 with Bob Hards ... airtime 1:47 p.m.
Probable Starters
CC: Brett Adcock (LH, 1-7, 7.06)
RH: