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Six Space Cowboys Named Astros' Organizational All-Stars

Arrighetti, Loperfido and León All Garner Organizational Honors
December 11, 2023

Six members of the 2023 Sugar Land Space Cowboys have been named MiLB.com Organizational All-Stars for the Houston Astros as announced by MiLB.com on Monday. The honorees include 1B JJ Matijevic, 2B Pedro León, SS Shay Whitcomb, OF Joey Loperfido, RHP Spencer Arrighetti and LHP Colton Gordon. Matijevic spent the

Dezenzo, Loperfido lead Astros Org. All-Stars

Impressive Minor League crop has Houston in a strong position
@benweinrib
December 11, 2023

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Houston Astros. 2023 organization summary: Triple-A Sugar Land: 61-89

Knapp Ties It, Wagner Wins It As Space Cowboys Get Second Straight Walk-Off Win

Wagner Collects Four Hits, Drives In Three In Fourth Triple-A Game
September 23, 2023

For a second straight night, the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (60-88, 27-46) got a walk-off victory over the El Paso Chihuahuas (61-87, 29-44), winning 4-3 in the ninth inning on Friday night at Constellation Field. Trailing 3-2 going to the ninth, RHP Jake Cousins (W, 1-0) struck out a pair

Gordon, Dubin Combine To Blank Dodgers

Sugar Land Records First Shutout of 2023
September 5, 2023

The second-to-last home stand of the year for the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (53-80, 20-38) started with an emphatic 6-0 shutout victory over the Oklahoma City Dodgers (80-51, 30-28) on Tuesday night at Constellation Field. LHP Colton Gordon (W, 3-2) got the start for the Space Cowboys and gave up

Lift Off - Space Cowboys Blast Five Homers In Rout Of Rainiers

Gordon Spins Four Scoreless Frames Of Relief
August 31, 2023

A fourth-inning barrage was part of the offensive that vaulted the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (51-77, 18-35) to a 12-1 victory over the Tacoma Rainiers (68-60, 31-22) on Wednesday night at Cheney Stadium. Pedro León gave a preview of what was in store for the night in the top of

Shutdown and Show Out: Space Cowboys Blast Chihuahuas 18-1

Gordon Throws 5.0 Scoreless in Debut, Matijevic Bangs Out Four Doubles
August 9, 2023

An impressive debut on the mound and plenty of hits scattered across the lineup propelled the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (46-63, 13-21) to an 18-1 victory in their series opener against the El Paso Chihuahuas (47-62, 15-19) on Tuesday night at Southwest University Park. Corey Julks reached on throwing error

Daniels Drives in Five, Hooks Clobber Missions

July 27, 2023

Box Score SAN ANTONIO - Corpus Christi employed a 10-run sixth inning to blow out the Missions, 13-2, Thursday night at Wolff Stadium. The Hooks, who had their eight-game winning streak snapped by a 9-0 loss on Wednesday, jumped out to a 3-0 bulge in the first inning. Singles by

High Five: Hooks Secure Series Win

July 21, 2023

Box Score CORPUS CHRISTI - The Hooks ran their win streak to a season-best five games as they knocked off the RockHounds, 6-3, Friday night before 5,822 fans at Whataburger Field. By winning the first four vs. Midland this week, Corpus Christi has captured its sixth series triumph. Colton Gordon

Missions Muscle Three Homers in Extra-Inning Win

July 6, 2023

Box Score CORPUS CHRISTI - Thanks to a pair of long home runs to right field, San Antonio scored five times in the ninth and 10th innings to secure a 6-2 come-from-behind win over the Hooks Thursday night at Whataburger Field. Hooks hurlers scattered six hits and one run over

Hill Silences Cumbias

June 24, 2023

Box Score CORPUS CHRISTI - Jamison Hill fired seven innings of one-run ball Saturday night, leading Amarillo to a 5-3 win over Corpus Christi before 6,008 fans at Whataburger Field. The Hooks, playing this weekend as the Corpus Christi Cumbias, aim for a win in Sunday's finale to claim the

Hounds Edge Blue Ghosts to Level Series

May 26, 2023

Box Score CORPUS CHRISTI - A fourth-inning wild pitch proved to be the difference as Midland managed a 5-4 win over Corpus Christi on Friday night at Whataburger Field. The RockHounds batted around for a four-run first inning against Adrian Chaidez. The Hooks, playing as the Corpus Christi Blue Ghosts,

Hooks Walk Off Drillers Before Sellout Crowd

May 21, 2023

Box Score CORPUS CHRISTI - The Hooks saved their first walk-off win of the year for one of the largest crowds in club history as they beat the Tulsa Drillers, 5-4, before 8,798 fans Sunday evening at Whataburger Field. The come-from-behind effort began in the fifth as Drew Gilbert rocketed

Hooks & Missions Trade Wins to Start Series

May 10, 2023

Game 1 Box Game 2 Box SAN ANTONIO - The Hooks settled for a split of their twin bill at Wolff Stadium on Wednesday, winning the opener, 5-2, before falling to the Missions in the nightcap, 5-1. Rhett Kouba led the charge for Corpus Christi in Game 1, working 6.1

Stubbs Homers Twice as Hooks Take Series Lead

April 28, 2023

Box Score MIDLAND - C.J. Stubbs clubbed a pair of home runs while his batterymate Colton Gordon struck out 10 over five impressive innings Friday night as the Hooks edged the RockHounds, 4-3, before 4,056 fans at Momentum Bank Ballpark. Corpus Christi was won three in a row while taking

Prospect Primer: American League West

Great Britain's newly crowned royalty working way to Emerald City
@RobTnova24
March 30, 2023

Some prospects are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. As the 2023 season approaches, MiLB.com goes through each MLB division to take a look at the most intriguing prospects. Other Prospect Primers:

Loperfido, Brown can help maintain Astros' dynasty

Houston's All-Stars built by mix of youth, World Series contributors
@Gerard_Gilberto
November 23, 2022

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2022 Organization All-Stars series are the Houston Astros.

Santana Slams Drive in Season Finale

Tourists Crush Drive to Finish Out Season with Win
September 13, 2022

GREENVILLE- The Asheville Tourists took the field for the final time in 2022 on Sunday afternoon and wasted no time in jumping out to a big lead on the Greenville Drive. Asheville used a pair of early Home Runs and a stellar starting pitching performance from Colton Gordon to conclude

Daniels Delivers Two Deep Shots in 7-5 Win

Correa, Santana, and Borden II All Produce Big Offensive Efforts
September 6, 2022

GREENVILLE- The Asheville Tourists were challenged in their series opener in Greenville but they had all the answers. One of those answers was Zach Daniels. Asheville’s outfielder recorded his second multi-homer game of the season and helped lead the Tourists to a 7-5 win over the Drive.

Tourists Sweep Hot Rods in Wednesday Double-Header

Asheville Wins a Pair of Close Games at Home
August 31, 2022

ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists made a big move on Wednesday night when they swept a double-header from the Bowling Green Hot Rods. Asheville gained two full games on the Hot Rods and picked up a game-and-a-half on the Rome Braves. The Tourists took Game One 3-2 and held on to

Ninth Inning Rally Secures Come-From-Behind Win

Gordon Strikes Out Nine in his High-A Debut
August 25, 2022

WINSTON-SALEM- The Asheville Tourists scored five runs in the top of the ninth inning for a dramatic come-from-behind 6-3 victory over the Winston-Salem Dash on Thursday night. Asheville trailed 3-1 entering the top of the ninth; however, the Tourists loaded the bases for Jose Alvarez who hit a two-run double