TULSA - The Raspas scored the first eight runs Tuesday night, and withstood a late Petroleros surge to win the series opener, 10-6, at ONEOK Field.The 10 runs were the most scored by Corpus Christi (31-20, 74-46) since an 11-6 triumph over Midland July 11.

CORPUS CHRISTI - Ronnie Dawson was a triple shy of the cycle and Corbin Martin fired six innings of two-run ball Saturday night as the Hooks beat the Cardinals, 5-2, before 5,459 fans at Whataburger Field.Corpus Christi's (29-20, 72-46) victory set the stage for a rubber match Sunday afternoon.

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.

Carmen Benedetti's sixth-inning home run paved the way toward a four-run frame for the Hooks, who dispatched Midland, 4-2, in Sunday's series finale at Whataburger Field.After enduring a season-long six game losing streak, Corpus Christi has won two in a row.

Padres SS/2B Luis Urías, Double-A San Antonio: 4-for-5, 2B, R, K -- If there's anything Urias is known for, it's his age -- he was the Texas League's only teenager on Opening Day -- and his ability to hit wherever he goes. He's certainly shown the latter of late. Thursday saw