Midland Capture Early Lead, Swipe Game Two

By Corpus Christi Hooks

12:15 AM EDT

MIDLAND – Rockhounds score seven runs in the opening four innings, defeating Corpus Christi 7-5. The Hooks outhit Midland for the second consecutive night recording nine hits improving their series total to 25 this week. Trevor Austin and Tyler Whitaker led the charge offensively with a pair of hits. Additionally,

MIDLAND – Rockhounds score seven runs in the opening four innings, defeating Corpus Christi 7-5. The Hooks outhit Midland for the second consecutive night recording nine hits improving their series total to 25 this week. Trevor Austin and Tyler Whitaker led the charge offensively with a pair of hits. Additionally, Whitaker recorded his first home run of the season in the top of the seventh inning.

Tyler Whitaker with his first HOME RUN of the season! pic.twitter.com/nRpglvzIXW
— Corpus Christi Hooks (@cchooks) June 11, 2026

Corpus Christi finished the night with four extra base hits including a two-run homerun from Jason Schiavone. The Corpus Christi catcher has recorded 22 homeruns this season which ranks the second most in all Minor League Baseball.

Schiavone HOME RUN! Hooks add two more to the board! pic.twitter.com/gqSW5lh2bv
— Corpus Christi Hooks (@cchooks) June 11, 2026

Bryce Mayer began the night before giving way to Jose Guedez. The Hooks deployed five pitchers throughout the matchup including Julio Rodriguez and Hudson Leach. Rodriguez recorded 2.1 IP while striking out four batters without allowing a hit. Hooks pitching retired ten batters in a row to close out the ballgame.