Quick Out of Gate, Missions Take 3-2 Lead in Series
June 11, 2022 - Texas League (TL)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release
CORPUS CHRISTI - San Antonio totaled five runs in the first two innings Saturday night, edging the Hooks, 6-5, before 4,822 fans at Whataburger Field.
The first five Missions reached base against Cody Deason, leading to a 3-0 lead for the visitors.
After the Hooks netted a pair of unearned runs in the home first, San Antonio sent six to the plate in the second for a 5-2 cushion.
The Missions mustered their sixth run in the fifth when Juan Zabala scored from first on a double off the bat of Ike Freeman.
It was the only damage against Jose Bravo who became the second Hooks pitcher to complete six innings this year - doing so in relief. Bravo matched his season-best with seven strikeouts, permitting just four hits and one walk.
Bryan Arias cut the SA lead to 6-4 in the fifth with a two-run single into left, plating Yainer Diaz and Shay Whitcomb.
Diaz collected three of the eight Hooks hits.
Justin Dirden capped the scoring with a two-out solo homer in the ninth against Michel Baez. Dirden, who has gone deep twice in the series, has eight home runs on the year.
Corpus Christi placed a runner on base in each frame sans for the eighth, stranding eight on base. The club hit into two double plays.
The Hooks try to force a split Sunday afternoon with ace Jimmy Endersby on the hill. Reggie Lawson is slated to take the ball for the Missions in a rematch of the series opener. First pitch 1:05 PM.
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