Hooks Host Islanders in Spring Training Exhibition Game
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Hooks Host Islanders in Spring Training Exhibition Game

Published on March 16, 2026 under Texas League (TL)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release


CORPUS CHRISTI - The Hooks, Double-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders are set to play a Tuesday, March 31 exhibition at Whataburger Field.

The spring training exhibition game begins at 6:35 PM, with ballpark gates opening at 5:35.

Tickets are on sale now at cchooks.com. Order by phone at 361-561-HOOK (4665).

Led by head coach Scott Malone, now in his 19th season with the Islanders, TAMUCC will break from its Southland Conference schedule to face the Hooks for a fourth time. The 2013, 2022, and 2024 meetings resulted in Hooks victories.

The Hooks, with Ricky Rivera returning as manager, officially open their 21st season on Thursday, April 2 at Whataburger Field as the Double-A Texas Rangers from Frisco visit for a three-game series. The Texas League slate in Corpus Christi resumes April 14-19 for a week-long set opposite the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Royals).

Hooks single game tickets are available for purchase at cchooks.com. Click Here for more on the 2026 promo calendar.




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