Missions Road Report
Published on May 12, 2009 under Texas League (TL1)
San Antonio Missions News Release
Casey Hudspeth went the distance for only the second time in his career, scattering nine San Antonio hits, as the Hooks defeated the Missions last night 5-2 before a crowd of 5,695 at Whataburger Field.
Hudspeth struggled early, allowing both runs in the first two innings on five hits, including Seth Johnston's fourth home run of the season leading off the second to give the Missions a 2-1 lead.
Steve Faris (2-5) took the loss allowing four runs (three earned) in a solid six-inning outing. Josh Flores led the way for Hooks with a 2-for-4 performance, including a lead-off home run in the bottom of the first to tie the game at 1-1 after Missions had taken the lead 1-0 on a two-out Cedric Hunter double and Mike Baxter's RBI-single in the top of the first.
Trailing 2-1, the Hooks took the lead for good in the bottom of the fourth on a Drew Locke single, Mark Ori's double and two consecutive RBI-groundouts to take a 3-2 lead.
The Hooks added a pair of unearned runs in the sixth and seventh innings on two costly errors to seal Faris' fate.
M-lights
Eric Sogard remains on the disabled list - retroactive to May 2 - with a slight groin pull ... Sogard had reached base safely in all 21 games prior to the injury ... Luis Durango leads the Texas League with (17) stolen bases and has tied his career mark set in 2007 and achieved again in 2008 ...stay tuned.
Next up:
Tonight at Whataburger Field - Missions RHP Will Inman (3-1, 3.38) vs LHP Douglas Arguello (1-1, 3.49). Game time: 7:05 p.m. KKYX 6:45 p.m.
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