Surge Fall to Hooks
May 27, 2022 - Texas League (TL)
Wichita Wind Surge News Release
Corpus Christi, Texas- The Wind Surge fell short to the Corpus Christi Hooks 9-5 on Thursday night as eleven hits and nine runs fueled the Hooks comeback to victory.
Wichita struck first as Chris Williams hit a three-run homer in the top of the first inning to give the Surge an early 3-0 lead. Williams finished the night one for four with three RBIs.
Matt Wallner hit a two-run homer in the top of the third inning to extend the Surge lead to 5-2. Wallner finished the night going one for three with two RBIs and a walk.
Corpus Christi scored two runs in the first inning and three runs in the third inning that tied the ball game 5-5. Shay Whitcomb hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning to give the Hooks a 7-5 lead. Corpus Christi scored two more insurance runs that would go on to secure the 9-5 win.
The Surge offense was limited to four hits in the second consecutive game.
Notes: Ben Gross was placed on 7-day injured list... Austin Martin recorded his 19th stolen base on the season... The Surge lost their first Thursday game of the season (5-1)... Chris Williams extended his hit streak to ten games...Matt Wallner hit his ninth home run of the season and now leads the Surge in homers...
Coming Up: The Wind Surge will resume action for game four of the six-game road trip against the Corpus Christi Hooks tomorrow; May 27th for a 7:05 first pitch. Matt Canterino will take the mound for the Wind Surge and Jaime Melendez will be on the hill for the Hooks. The game will be carried by radio ESPN Wichita 92.3, MiLB.com and Windsurge.com.
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