Hooks Take Tough Loss in Extras to Midland
CORPUS CHRISTI - The Hooks dropped a heartbreaker to the Midland RockHounds in 10 innings Sunday at Whataburger Field, falling 7-6 in the decisive season series tiebreaker.Tyler Ramirez delivered a pinch-hit, two-out double in the 10th off Colin McKee to win it for the Hounds.
CORPUS CHRISTI - The Hooks dropped a heartbreaker to the Midland RockHounds in 10 innings Sunday at Whataburger Field, falling 7-6 in the decisive season series tiebreaker.
Midland got out to its five-run lead against
The Hooks began their comeback in the bottom of the third against
Howard loaded the bases in the fourth to face
Donato (L, 2-2) took the tough luck loss by virtue of beginning the 10th inning with the placed runner on second. He struck out seven while allowing three hits and two runs (1 earned) without a free pass.
De La Cruz was 3-for-6 with two runs scored in the contest.
White carried the Hounds, going 3-for-5 with the crucial three-run blast.
Should the Hooks and RockHounds end the season tied for the Wild Card spot, Midland will hold the tiebreaker based on head-to-head record.
The Hooks will travel to North Little Rock to take on the first-half Texas League North-champion Arkansas Travelers beginning Tuesday.