Biscuits Blanked by Missions Friday
Published on August 20, 2021 under Texas League (TL)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release
CORPUS CHRISTI - Moises Lugo and the San Antonio Missions shut out the Hooks - playing as the Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits - Friday, 5-0, at Whataburger Field to begin Whataburger Weekend.
Lugo, making his Double-A debut, struck out seven while allowing two hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. Corey Julks was the only Hooks player to reach via contact against Lugo, recording a double and a single.
The Missions jumped Bisuits starter Brett Daniels for three runs in the first inning and a two-run home run by Esteury Ruiz (6) in the second. Daniels allowed seven hits with seven strikeouts in 4.0 frames.
Jose Bravo kept the home side in it, tossing 4.2 scoreless. But he was matched by Dylan Rheault, Nick Kuzia and Joe Beimel, who combined for 4.1 run-free frames.
Whataburger Weekend continues Saturday as the first 2,000 fans in attendance receive a Whataburger Field replica. Brandon Lawson is slated for the Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits.
Texas League Stories from August 20, 2021
- Riders Stymie Travs - Arkansas Travelers
- Biscuits Blanked by Missions Friday - Corpus Christi Hooks
- Mad Max at Rocky Town; 'Hounds Win, 6-4 - Midland RockHounds
- Strong Debut from Lugo Propels Missions to Friday Night Shutout - San Antonio Missions
- September Promotions Announced - Wichita Wind Surge
- Drama Poodles; Amarillo Wins, 3-2 - Midland RockHounds
- Diaz, Strong Pitching Leads Sod Poodles to Thursday Night Victory over Midland - Amarillo Sod Poodles
- Wind Surge Offense Erupts in Game Three Victory - Wichita Wind Surge
- Rough Start, Finish Upend Cardenales in Loss to Surge - Springfield Cardinals
- Riders Swept in Double Dip by Travelers - Frisco RoughRiders
- Drillers Fall to Heasley and Naturals - Tulsa Drillers
- Missions Crawl Back to Sink Hooks - Corpus Christi Hooks
- Missions Score Three in the 9th to Put Away the Hooks - San Antonio Missions
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Corpus Christi Hooks Stories
- Apply Now to Become a CHRISTUS Spohn Scholar of Tomorrow
- High School Baseball Is Back at Whataburger Field
- Accepting Nominations for Reliant All-Star Educators Program
- Hooks Single Game Tickets On-Sale Now
- Cal State Bakersfield, Long Beach State, Pitt & Islanders to Clash at Whataburger Field
