Hooks Slug Past Javelinas in Spring Exhibition

Jackson Nezuh struck out six while allowing only two hits in a 4.1-inning start Wednesday night. (Marcus Sarate)

April 2, 2025

CORPUS CHRISTI - As a final tune-up for the regular season, the Hooks belted six home runs in a 20-0 triumph over Texas A&M-Kingsville before 2,565 fans Wednesday night at Whataburger Field. Corpus Christi's 17-hit output included a grand slam by Miguel Palma as well as a three-run shot by

CORPUS CHRISTI - As a final tune-up for the regular season, the Hooks belted six home runs in a 20-0 triumph over Texas A&M-Kingsville before 2,565 fans Wednesday night at Whataburger Field.

Corpus Christi's 17-hit output included a grand slam by Miguel Palma as well as a three-run shot by Anthony Sherwin.

Ryan Wrobleski, Austin Deming and Luis Encarnacion struck solo homers, with Colin Barber setting the tone via a two-run blast in the first.

Jackson Nezuh made the start for the Hooks, who were sporting their new home-white uniforms. After working around a first-inning error, Nezuh permitted just two hits until his exit with one out in the fifth. The 23-year-old from St. Cloud, Florida struck out six and did not issue a walk.

Meanwhile, Alejandro Torres closed the fifth by fanning both batters he faced.

Joey Mancini turned in an electric performance out of the bullpen, striking out eight against only two singles over four innings to finish the friendly.