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Ash And Douglass Earn All-Star Honors

June 27, 2007 - Texas League (TL1)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release


ALL-STAR FINISH - The story couldn't have been scripted any better. With over 8,500 fans chanting "Jonny, Jonny," Corpus Christi second baseman Jonny Ash drove home the game-winning run in the 10th inning as South edged North 5-4 in the 71st Texas League All-Star Game at Whataburger Field. Ash, whose heart-stopping heroics earned him MVP honors, was one of seven Hooks participating in this midsummer classic by the bay.

After tossing two perfect innings to open the game, right-hander Chance Douglass was recognized with Bank of America's Outstanding Pitching Award. Noochie Varner went 3-for-4 with a double and Todd Self finished the night 2-for-5 with an RBI to lead the South offensively.

Frisco's German Duran won the Coastal Bend Chevy Dealers Home Run Derby by blasting 16 dingers. The 5-10, 185-pound infielder beat out Midland's Landon Powell, Juan Richardson of Springfield and Arkansas' Sean Rodriguez in the finals. Check out the game story at cchooks.com.

WAVE OF THE FUTURE - Hooks catcher J.R. Towles will be one of 50 MLB prospects and the lone Astros farmhand in the XM Satellite Futures Game, to be played at AT&T Park in San Francisco on Sunday, July 8.

REBEL WITH A CAUSE - Thursday, July 5,when Corpus Christi hosts Wichita is your next chance to register for a custom Hooks chopper, valued over $50,000 and signed by Hall-of-Famer Nolan Ryan. In a joint project of the American Diabetes Association, CITGO, Morehead, Dotts & Associates, Corpus Christi Caller-Times, KZTV-Channel 10 and SERPA Custom Cylces, the Hooks are selling raffle tickets at Section 119 during select games, ending with the giveaway on Thursday, August 30. Call 361-561-HOOK for more information.

THE REST OF THE STORY - Director of Communications Matt Rogers reflects on Hooks Baseball with a look at skipper Dave Clark and broadcaster Matt Hicks in this week's website feature.

WEBSITE POLL - It's official. 41 percent of the 861 who voted named first baseman Todd Self as the Hooks' first-half MVP. Troy Patton and Chance Douglass battled for second place with 23 and 22 percent, respectively. This week, we wrap up the Texas League All-Star Game. To log your entry, go to cchooks.com and scroll down the home page.

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