A Grand Entrance; RockHounds 7, Hooks 5
Published on July 7, 2021 under Texas League (TL)
Midland RockHounds News Release
On the Fourth of July at Frisco, Kyle McCann broke out of an 0-for-18 slump with a two-hit game, including a bunt single that started the game-winning rally. He picked up where he left off Tuesday in Corpus Christi ... but not with a bunt. McCann's first-inning grand slam home run was the key swing of the bat as the RockHounds claimed a 7-5 win in the opener of a six-game series at Whataburger Field.
The Hooks answered with a big swing of their own when Pedro Leon tied the game at 4-4 on a three-run homer in the last of the third.
Nick Allen's leadoff walk in the fourth was followed by a Logan Davidson double and Devin Foyle's sacrifice fly, giving the 'Hounds the lead for good at 5-4.
Jhonny Santos led off the sixth with a solo home run and back-to back singles from Foyle and Jeremy Eierman to open the seventh led to the 'Hounds' final run of the game, which scored on a wild pitch.
Montana DuRapau pitched three scoreless innings in relief to claim the win. The former Major Leaguer (14 games with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2019) faced 10 batters and retired nine, allowing only Scott Manea's leadoff single in the sixth.
Jack Weisenburger allowed one run in 1â..." innings to earn his first save at the Double-A level.
Allen (see "Kibbles & Bits," below) reached base three times and Davidson, Eierman and Chase Calabuig each had two hits to the lead the RockHounds. Calabuig's 2-for-4 night at the plate extended his current hit streak to nine games (10-29, .345).
The 'Hounds scored five of their seven runs against Corpus Christi starter Jimmy Enderby, who had allowed just one run in 11 innings (0.82 ERA) in his first two starts with the Hooks.
Kibbles & Bits
Nick Allen extended his on-base streak to 20 games (with hits in 18-of-the-20) and is hitting .349 in the streak. The US Olympic Team member has a .356 average over his last 36 games and is hitting .322 for the season, which puts him second overall in the Double-A Central.
Next Game
Wednesday, July 7 vs. Corpus Christi Hooks
Whataburger Field Corpus Christi, Texas
First pitch 6:35 p.m.
Second of a six-game series and eighth of a 12-game road trip
Probable Starters
CC Hunter Brown (RH, 1-3, 5.06)
RH Kyle Friedrichs (RH, 0-3, 7.27)
The Road & Rocky Town
The RockHounds are in the final leg of a stretch in which the club plays 24-of-30 games on the road.
At Corpus Christi Hooks Wednesday through Sunday (July 7-11)
The 'Hounds return home on July 13 to open a 12-game home stand, hosting the Amarillo Sod Poodles (July 13-18) and Corpus Christi Hooks (July 20-25) at Momentum Bank Ballpark.
Texas League Stories from July 7, 2021
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- Bats Falter, Riders Drop Third in a Row - Frisco RoughRiders
- Cardinals Top Drillers 6-4, Push Win Streak to 4 Games - Springfield Cardinals
- Wind Surge Set July Promotions - Wichita Wind Surge
- Mother Nature 1, Hooks & 'Hounds 0 - Midland RockHounds
- Wednesday's Hooks Game Washed Out - Corpus Christi Hooks
- Blanco Homers in 10th for Extra-Inning Win over Wichita - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
- Travs Shutout Frisco to Open Homestand - Arkansas Travelers
- A Grand Entrance; RockHounds 7, Hooks 5 - Midland RockHounds
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