Hooks alone atop the Texas League Southern Division
May 17, 2006 - Texas League (TL1)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release
WE'RE GOING STREAKING - With last's night 13-inning, 1-0 win over the Midland RockHounds, the Hooks have now won a franchise-high eight straight games. The Hooks will look to remain in control of the Texas League Southern Division, and add to the winning streak, when they head to San Antonio today for a five game series against the Missions. Shortstop Ben Zobrist currently sits on a nine game hitting streak, batting .452 over the stretch. Catch Zobrist and all the Hooks in action by either logging in to www.cchooks.com or by tuning in to 103.7 KOUL.
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFFS AT WF - With the Hooks on the road, Whataburger Field will be hosting some great high school baseball this weekend starting Thursday night when Gregory-Portland takes on Robstown at 7:00 pm. On Friday night, Corpus Christi Ray will battle it out against San Antonio Reagan at 7:00 pm, and on Saturday the Moody Trojans will take on Smithson Valley at 4:00 pm. Tickets will only be sold on game days. For more information, contact the Hooks Ticket Office at (361) 561-HOOK.
WHAT'S NEW AT CCHOOKS.COM - Sign-up information for this year's Ryan-Sanders Baseball School, set for June 7th-9th and June 12th-14th, can be found at the Kids' Zone on the site or by stopping by Whataburger Field.
The Hooks' official retail store, Hook, Line and Sinker, has recently increased their merchandise selection. Check out the Merchandise section of www.cchooks.com to see all the latest gear.
"Neighborhood Champions" is a great way to recognize those who go above and beyond in the community. Nominate someone you know who might be deserving of a little extra attention by visiting the Fan Zone on www.cchooks.com.
SCHOOL'S OUT BALLPARK BLAST - Thanks to the good folks at Reliant Energy, around 4,000 fifth grade students in the Coastal Bend area will be on hand on watch the Corpus Christi Hooks take on the Wichita Wranglers on Wednesday, May 24th.
Reliant Energy and the Corpus Christi Hooks have teamed up for this special day they are calling the School's Out Ballpark Blast as a way of congratulating those students who have completed their academic goals and who will graduate to middle school. Read more about this fantastic event at http://www.cchooks.com/news/?id=6150.
FIELD OF DREAMS -Don't forget June 6th is the deadline on nominations for this fantastic opportunity to have a deserving facility in the Coastal Bend area upgraded by the Corpus Christi Hooks. If you know of a deserving field and wish to nominate it for the Field of Dreams, contact Elisa Macias at (361) 561-HOOK.
BRINGING SMILES - The Hooks would like to offer a special thanks to Coastal Bend Chevy Dealers for their efforts to share the joy of Hooks baseball within the community. Thanks to Coastal Bend Chevy Dealers, children from the Boys & Girls Club of Corpus Christi have been and will be in attendance at every Hooks' home game this year.
HOOKS HOME NEXT WEEK - The Hooks will return to action at Whataburger Field for a three-game series against the Wichita Wranglers starting on Monday, May 22nd at 7:05 pm and concluding with a noon game on Wednesday, May 24th. For ticket information, contact the Hooks Ticket Office at (361) 561-HOOK or visit www.cchooks.com.
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