Rincon Knots Hooks, Cards Take Friday Night

Box Score

CORPUS CHRISTI - Springfield posted three-spots in the fifth and sixth Friday night, stocking a 7-1 win over the Hooks before 5,361 fans at Whataburger Field.

The Cardinals secured a series win, improving to 4-0 on the week.

Hancel Rincon earned the victory for Springfield, striking out six without issuing a walk over six innings. The Hooks run came via singles by Jeron Williams, Orlando Martinez, and Wes Clarke.

Bryce Mayer, who won his Double-A debut last week vs. San Antonio, was greeted by a triple from Noah Mendlinger to start the game. Mayer struck out the next two but an error allowed Mendlinger to score.

Following the three-bagger, Mayer proceeded to sit down 12 of the next 15 Cardinals.

Springfield put the first three on in the fifth, with Leonardo Bernal plating two via a flare double down the left-field line.

Hooks right-hander Amilcar Chirinos struck out both batters he faced, with Tyler Guilfoil spinning 2 1/3 scoreless innings.

Martinez, batting .291 in 14 games with the Hooks, reached base four times with two singles and two walks.