Hounds Shutout in Corpus Christi
Published on June 8, 2013 under Texas League (TL1)
Midland RockHounds News Release
Entering this four-game series, the Corpus Christi Hooks (a) had the Texas League's best record at 35-21 and (b) the league's best home record (20-8). After Jake Buchanan led the Hooks to a 9-4 win in the series opener (improving his record to 7-0, with a Minor League Baseball best 0.85 ERA), the 'Hounds came back to win games two and three by scores of 3-1 and 14-4.
Friday, the Hooks put their foot down (if, indeed, Hooks have feet) to win the finale, 5-0, gaining a split of the series.
The Hooks scored all five runs in the second inning, with a pair of walks from starter Carlos Hernandez lighting the fuse, followed by an error and three hits. Jose Martinez' two-run single capped the five-run rally.
The Hooks had just four hits in the game, and only one after the second inning, but the five-run second was "the ballgame."
Corpus Christi's outstanding tandem of David Martinez and Mike Foltynewicz combined on a two-hit shutout, with Martinez improving to 9-0. Foltynewicz, perhaps Houston's top pitching prospect, touched 100 mph on the radar gun while collecting his third save (with a 1.08 ERA).
Anthony Aliotti and Beau Taylor had the 'Hounds base hits (there were only six hits, combined, in the game).
Kibbles & Bits
- The Hooks lead Frisco by three games in the Texas League South with 10 games remaining in the first half race.
- Nate Long went 3.0 shutout innings in relief for the 'Hounds. The University of Texas-Arlington product allowed one hit and one walk while striking out five.
- The RockHounds now return home to open one of the season's best home stands. The eight-game opens Saturday (June 8) with Beach Towel Night and runs through Saturday the 15th. The home stand includes a Sunday afternoon game (4:00) ... "Thirsty Thursday" (the 13th) ... Kids' Jersey Night (Friday the 14th) ... and A.J. Griffin Bobblehead Doll Night (Saturday the 15th).
WP David Martinez (9-0, 2.35)
LP Carlos Hernandez (2-5, 3.59)
Sv Mike Foltynewicz (3, A0
HR None
Next Game
vs. Frisco RoughRiders (Texas Rangers' AA Affiliate)
Saturday, June 8 7:00 p.m. Radio at 6:50 p.m.
Citibank Ballpark
Probable Starters
Frisco (RH) Carlos Pimentel (6-2, 3.29)
RockHounds (RH)Murphy Smith (5-6, 2.24)
Texas League Stories from June 8, 2013
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- Fields Powers Naturals to Victory - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
- Hounds Shutout in Corpus Christi - Midland RockHounds
- Cardinals Walk off in 16th, 7-6, Before 6,994 Fans - Springfield Cardinals
- Cards Walk Past Travs in 16 - Arkansas Travelers
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