Bielak Hurls Five Scoreless But Rainiers Come Back To Top Sugar Land
The Sugar Land Space Cowboys (51-78, 18-37) plated a pair of early runs but the Tacoma Rainiers (70-60, 33-22) struck for four in the seventh to take down Sugar Land 4-2 on Friday night at Cheney Stadium. Corey Julks kick started the offense in the first with a one-out double
Loperfido Launches First Home Run, Records Multi-Hit Effort For Sugar Land
A career outing from their starter and the first Triple-A home run for Joey Loperfido helped the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (47-71, 14-29) knot up their contest with the Round Rock Express (70-47, 26-17), but another seventh-inning rally toppled Sugar Land 8-3 on Friday night at Constellation Field. In the
Space Cowboys Lose Series Finale To Tacoma In Extras
The Sugar Land Space Cowboys (45-63, 12-21) held a two-run lead going to the ninth but the Tacoma Rainiers (56-52, 19-14) sent the game to extras before ultimately topping Sugar Land 7-5 on Sunday night at Constellation Field. With Sugar Land leading 4-2 in the top of the ninth, Adam
León Hits For The Cycle As Space Cowboys Romp Salt Lake
Outfielder Pedro León hit for the cycle and the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (33-41) bats pounded out 23 hits as part of a 21-6 win over the Salt Lake Bees (36-37) on Saturday night at Smith’s Ballpark. It is the first cycle in the history of the Space Cowboys and
Madris Supplies Go-Ahead Single in 2-1 Sugar Land Win
A go-ahead two-RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning delivered a 2-1 win for the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (6-11) over the Las Vegas Aviators (7-11) on Thursday night at Constellation Field. Trailing 1-0 heading to the bottom of the eighth inning, RHP Billy Sullivan (L, 1; H,1)
O's Baumann among Pitchers of the Week
Whether Michael Baumann has a future as a starter or reliever in the upper levels remains a question. Given his performance last week, he appears to be making a serious push for a spot in a future Major League rotation. The Orioles' No. 24 prospect was named the Eastern League
Astros' Bielak taking off at Triple-A
It's a natural reaction to the Minors' highest level. Brandon Bielak admitted he was trying to rush things so much that it was affecting his delivery after his arrival to Triple-A Round Rock last month. "I can get too quick and rushed on the mound sometimes," he said. "It's kinda been
Offense Stalls, Riders Tighten Race
FRISCO - Pedro Payano scattered three hits over six innings Wednesday night leading the RoughRiders to a 6-0 triumph over Corpus Christi at Dr Pepper Ballpark.The Hooks (36-28, 79-54) have lost eight of their last 11, and now lead Frisco (35-30, 59-76) by 1.5 games with five to play in
Hooks Engineer Comeback Win in Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD - Stephen Wrenn's eighth-inning home run off St. Louis right-hander Carlos Martínez capped a late comeback Friday night as the Hooks bested the Cardinals, 5-3, before 5,590 fans in the series opener at Hammons Field.Corpus Christi (33-30, 76-46) is 3-0 on this Texas League North road trip and has
Benedetti Sends Faithful Home Happy…Again
CORPUS CHRISTI - For the second time in as many nights, Carmen Benedetti provided the game-winning, walk-off swing. Benedetti's sac fly to center field in the ninth inning Thursday night clinched a 2-1 Hooks win and a series sweep of the Tulsa Drillers before 4,651 fans at Whataburger Field.Benedetti was
Trade Pieces Fuel Frisco Win
FRISCO - Taylor Hearn and a team of three relievers scattered four hits and one walk Friday night as the RoughRiders edged Corpus Christi, 2-1, before 7,372 fans at Dr Pepper Ballpark.The Hooks (25-17, 68-43), who entered the series riding a five-game win streak, have dropped two in a row.
Missions Nix Hooks in Opener
SAN ANTONIO - Jacob Nix fired seven frames of one-run ball Monday night as the Missions beat the Hooks, 2-1, before 3,353 fans at Wolff Stadium.The result snapped San Antonio's (17-13, 59-41) four-game losing streak against Corpus Christi (20-11, 63-37). The Hooks are now 10-7 against their I-37 rival.
Raspas Roll Friday Night
CORPUS CHRISTI - Brandon Bielak hurled 6 2/3 shutout frames and his club mounted an 18-hit attack as Corpus Christi cruised to a 9-4 victory over Arkansas before 5,187 fans at Whataburger Field.The Hooks, transformed this weekend into the Corpus Christi Raspas, have now won five of their last six
McCormick & Bielak Lead Hooks to Strong Finish
NORTH LITTLE ROCK - Chas McCormick's go-ahead two-run single in the seventh inning Saturday night pushed the Hooks to a 6-3 victory over Arkansas in the series finale at Dickey Stephens Park.Brandon Bielak, making his Double-A debut, ensured the late edge would hold, hurling 4 2/3 innings of shutout relief.