Holmes Pitches Hooks to Series Win
Published on June 5, 2016 under Texas League (TL1)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release
SPRINGDALE, AR - Brian Holmes struck out a season-high eight batters over five shutout innings, and the Hooks held on for a 3-2 victory over the Hooks Sunday afternoon at Arvest Ballpark.
Corpus Christi (34-21) permitted 11 runs during its 5-1 road trip. The Hooks have won six of their last eight series.
Holmes (4-2) permitted just three hits, two by Corey Toups, and one walk, throwing 50 of 64 pitches for strikes.
Derek Fisher put Corpus Christi on the board with a two-out RBI single, scoring Nick Tanielu.
The Hooks added two more runs in the fourth against Ashton Goudeau (1-2). James Ramsay opened the frame with a home run to right field, his third round-tripper of the year. Alfredo Gonzalez followed with a double and later scored on Alejandro Garcia's single to left field.
The Naturals (27-28) got a pair of runs (one earned) from Cy Sneed over the sixth and seventh innings.
Brendan McCurry struck out one in a perfect ninth to secure his Texas League leading 12th save. McCurry has struck out 43 batters in 33 innings this year.
The Hooks are off Monday before opening an eight-game homestand Tuesday night. Keegan Yuhl (4-1, 2.79) is slated to face Midland's Daniel Gossett (0-1, 5.14). Click here for a full rundown of the festivities at Whataburger Field.
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