Naturals Strike Back
July 16, 2022 - Texas League (TL)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release
Northwest Arkansas snapped a three-game Hooks winning streak Friday night, knocking off Corpus Christi, 9-5, before 4,677 fans at Whataburger Field.
The Hooks countered the visitor's pair in the first with a five-spot in the home half. Texas A&M product Asa Lacy, newly activated from the injured list, walked five and committed 2 wild pitches while only recording two outs. Shay Whitcomb contributed with a sac fly and Bryan Arias capped the rally via a two-out, two-run single.
The Naturals kept the Hooks at bay the rest of the way. Lefty Emilio Marquez, making his Double-A debut, spun 3 1/3 frames in relief of Lacy. Eric Skoglund picked up the victory with 2 2/3 scoreless innings while Andres Sotillet retired all 7 batters he faced for the save.
Corpus Christi native Nick Loftin went 4-for-5 with 4 runs scored, two doubles and a solo home run out of the lead-off spot for Northwest Arkansas. The Ray High School alum teamed with the Naturals No. 2-4 hitters to go 11-for-17 with five doubles and three walks to generate all nine NW Arkansas runs.
Logan Porter added a fifth-inning home run against Freylin Garcia, who was charged with the loss. Lefty Julio Robaina made the start for CC, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks in 4 2/3 innings.
Texas League Stories from July 16, 2022
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- Surge Walk It off for Fifth in a Row - Wichita Wind Surge
- Wichita Walk-Off Dooms Travs - Arkansas Travelers
- Naturals Strike Back - Corpus Christi Hooks
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- Riders Come Back, Win on Dropped Strike Three in Extras - Frisco RoughRiders
- Gentry Drives in Two, But Naturals Fall to Hooks for Third Straight Night - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
- Naturals Come from Behind, as Bullpen Dominates Corpus Christi - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
- Late Rally Falls Short, Cards Fall 6-4 to Drillers - Springfield Cardinals
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