Bats Break Out, Rodriguez & Robaina Pitch Gem
Box Score CORPUS CHRISTI - Backed by 10 hits, including fifth-inning home runs by Jacob Melton and Zach Daniels, lefties Luis Angel Rodriguez and Julio Robaina teamed to two-hit Frisco, 7-0, before 4,679 fans Friday night at Whataburger Field. Rodriguez, improving to 3-1 on the year, permitted only three base
CC Captures Wild Sunday Win in 10
Box Score MIDLAND – The Hooks responded to a two-out, game-tying grand slam in the Midland ninth inning Sunday afternoon by scoring three runs in their next at-bat for a gritty 8-5 win over the RockHounds in front of 4,253 fans at Momentum Bank Ballpark. Corpus Christi starter Miguel Ullola
Robaina Spins Gem, Hooks Rally for Win
Box Score MIDLAND - Julio Robaina fired six innings of two-run ball Saturday night, leading the Hooks to a 6-3 victory over the RockHounds before 5,969 fans at Momentum Bank Ballpark. With the Hooks trailing 1-0, Jeremy Arocho opened the sixth with a base hit. Jacob Melton followed an out
Hooks Muster 10 Hits, But Stumble in Series Opener
Box Score MIDLAND - The RockHounds racked up nine runs over the first five innings Tuesday afternoon, knocking off the Hooks, 9-5, in the series opener at Momentum Bank Ballpark. Tommy Sacco Jr., Jacob Melton, Jordan Brewer, and C.J. Stubbs each went 2-for-4 for Corpus Christi. Brewer sent the first
Ullola & Co. Team for Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Winner
Box Score CORPUS CHRISTI - Backed by 10 hits, Miguel Ullola impressed in a five-inning start for Corpus Christi, at one point striking out five in a row and leading the charge in a 7-3 victory over San Antonio Wednesday night at Whataburger Field. Playing for the first time as
Riders Walk Off CC
Box Score FRISCO - The RoughRiders scored three times in the ninth inning to knock off Corpus Christi, 6-5, Wednesday night at Riders Field. The Hooks turned in their best offensive night of the young season by producing 12 hits, including four by lead-off hitter Tommy Sacco Jr. Sacco, who
Dezenzo, Loperfido lead Astros Org. All-Stars
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
Road to The Show™: Astros’ Melton
Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at top Astros prospect Jacob Melton. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Although the Astros have been willing to dip into
Melton Homers Again, Hooks Shutdown Drillers
Box Score TULSA - Jacob Melton went deep for the fifth time in a span of six games as the Hooks won, 7-1, Wednesday afternoon at ONEOK Field. Corpus Christi is 10-2 in its last 12 contests. A.J. Blubaugh blanked Tulsa over the first four innings, striking out five against
Asheville Tourists 2023 Season Recap
ASHEVILLE- The 2023 season of Asheville Tourists Baseball is in the books. The campaign was filled with memorable games, down-to-the-wire finishes, and a record number of fans that came out and saw the Tourists play.
Hooks Roll Tuesday Night in T-Town
Box Score TULSA - Zach Dezenzo homered twice, Jacob Melton blasted a grand slam, and Julio Robaina delivered five shutout innings as the Hooks marched to a 12-0 triumph over the Drillers Tuesday night at ONEOK Field. In penning their eighth shutout of the year on five Tulsa singles, Corpus
Hooks Roll Friday Night for 3-1 Series Lead
Box Score CORPUS CHRISTI - Ryan Gusto authored a quality start, Jacob Melton homered for the third time in as many games, and C.J. Stubbs went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a dinger, and three RBIs from the nine hole Friday night as the Hooks knocked off Wichita, 8-2, before 5,187
Hooks Blast Six Home Runs, Win Fifth in a Row
Box Score CORPUS CHRISTI - Colin Barber hit two of six Hooks home runs Wednesday night, as Corpus Christi thumped Wichita, 10-4, at Whataburger Field. Thanks to a new season-high for round-trippers as part of a 12-hit attack, the Hooks have won five run a row and six of their
Brown & Melton Pave Way, Hooks Win Fourth Straight
Box Score CORPUS CHRISTI - Aaron Brown stymied Wichita over 5 2/3 innings while Jacob Melton drove in three and homered for the first time at Double-A, as the Hooks authored a 5-1 victory at Whataburger Field. The Hooks have won four in a row and five of their last
Swanson and Santos II Silence Cyclones
ASHEVILLE- Sunday afternoon’s series finale at McCormick Field between the Asheville Tourists and the Brooklyn Cyclones favored the home team right from the start. Asheville jumped on Brooklyn with seven runs in the bottom of the first inning and held on to win 8-1 behind great pitching from Nic Swanson
Game of the Year Candidate Goes to Brooklyn, 13-12
ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists and the Brooklyn Cyclones played perhaps the game of the year in the South Atlantic League on Thursday night. The two teams traded punches back and forth for nine innings, then needed a tenth frame to decide the winner. Both teams had chances to win the
Tourists Drop Series Opener to Crawdads, 4-1
ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists entertained the team with the best second half record on Tuesday night, the Hickory Crawdads. The series opener was highlighted by excellent pitching from both sides. Ultimately, Hickory’s Jose Corniell was too much for Asheville and the visitors held on to win 4-1.
Hoppers Steal Homer from Tourists; Hand Asheville 5-3 Loss
GREENSBORO- The Asheville Tourists continued their ninth inning fight on Saturday; however, Jacob Melton’s Home Run bid to put the Tourists in front was robbed at the wall. Asheville dropped their fifth straight to Greensboro, 5-3, thanks to the Jase Bowen catch to end the game.
Melton Clubs Leadoff Home Run but T's Offense Remains Quiet
GREENSBORO- The Asheville Tourists fell to the Greensboro Grasshoppers 6-3 on Thursday night. It is the fourth straight road loss for the Tourists; the offense has been held to three runs or less in all four games.
Ullola Fans Career-High 11; Tourists Lose by One
GREENSBORO- The Asheville Tourists dropped another close game to the Greensboro Grasshoppers on Wednesday afternoon when they fell by a final score of 4-3. The Tourists had the bases loaded in the top of the ninth with two outs and appeared to have drawn a game-tying walk. The pitch in
Bellozo Perfect, and Limited, in 4-2 Loss
GREENSBORO- The Greensboro Grasshoppers handed the Asheville Tourists a bit of revenge for Asheville’s six-game sweep of Greensboro back in May. The ‘Hoppers defended their home field to take Game One of the current series by a final score of 4-2.
Williams Helps Lift the Tourists to another Win
ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists finished out their series with the Rome Braves on Sunday with a thrilling 6-5 victory in front of the home crowd. Justin Williams plated three runs late in the game and the bullpen secured the win. Asheville took the series from Rome five games to one.
Diamond Defended; Tourists Top Braves on Marvel Night
ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists took care of business on Defenders of the Diamond night with an 8-5 victory over the Rome Braves. Jacob Melton tied a Tourists single-game high with four hits. The Asheville offense finished with 13 hits, seven of which went for extra-bases.
Santos II Spins Four Scoreless in Asheville's 11-5 Win
ASHEVILLE- Alex Santos II set the tone for the Asheville Tourists on Friday night. The right-handed starting pitcher stifled the Rome Braves for four innings and Asheville’s offense provided plenty of run support. The Tourists built a 7-0 lead and cruised to an 11-5 victory over the Braves.
Four Asheville Home Runs Help Sink Rome 8-3
ASHEVILLE- The Asheville Tourists won their sixth straight home game and eighth in their last 11 overall with an 8-3 victory over the Rome Braves Wednesday night. The Tourists fell behind 3-0 but reeled off eight unanswered. Ryan Clifford hit two of Asheville’s four Home Runs in the win.