Midland's Diaz Downs Hooks on Career Night
CORPUS CHRISTI - A career night for Midland RockHounds shortstop Edwin Diaz almost singlehandedly defeated the Hooks, 8-0, in the series opener Friday night at Whataburger Field. It ended Corpus Christi's season-long five-game winning streak.With top Astros pitching prospect Forrest Whitley struggling to get outs in the third inning, Diaz
CORPUS CHRISTI - A career night for Midland RockHounds shortstop
With top Astros pitching prospect
Whitley (L, 0-2) looked sharp through the first two frames, striking out five of the first six batters on fastballs reaching 98 mph. But the 21-year-old Texan lost his touch in the third, allowing the first four batters to reach before surrendering the Diaz blow. Whitley struck out six, but was charged with five earned runs in 2.2 innings.
Now tied again with Midland for the Texas League South Wild Card spot, the Hooks look to get back on track Saturday at 7:15 p.m. behind No. 5 Astros prospect