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Hooks Rally for 9‑4 Victory Over RoughRiders
The Corpus Christi Hooks Baseball Club secured a 9‑4 victory over the Frisco RoughRiders on May 2, 2026, at Whataburger Field. The team fired 13 hits, drew seven walks and swiped six bases in a commanding performance. Yamal Encarnacion initiated the scoring with an RBI center hit following a Walker Janek single and steal, sparking a three‑run second inning. Highlights included a multi‑hit showing from Nick Allen, who added two RBIs, and contributions from rehab players like Allen and Zach Dezenzo. Right‑hander Brandon McPherson allowed just one run over 4⅔ innings, striking out four and lowering his ERA to 2.95 in the Texas League. Trey McLoughlin garnered the win and Alex Santos II closed with two strikeouts in a scoreless ninth.