Amarillo Takes Charge in Opener

Published on July 31, 2024 under Texas League (TL)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release

CORPUS CHRISTI - The Sod Poodles ran away with Tuesday's series opener, knocking off the Hooks, 11-5, at Whataburger Field.

Tommy Sacco Jr. and Colin Barber blasted solo home runs among the 10 Corpus Christi hits.

Jeron Williams notched a triple in the third and was immediately cashed in via a run-scoring bunt by Jeremy Arocho.

Arocho completed his 2-for-5 day by looping a single into shallow center with two away in the ninth, chasing home Barber who walked to begin the inning.

Jordan Brewer notched his 30th RBI in the second via a fly ball that landed on the warning track in left-center, scoring Sacco from second base.

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