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  • Whataburger Field To Host Hall of Fame Fight Night

    September 17, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The Hooks are cleverly saying their old hit record will be shattered during their Hall of Fame Fight Night on Oct. 17. All in all, seven different fights will be housed on the diamond, with Corpus Christi's own Jerry Belmontes helping headline the event. His opponent has... more »
  • Astros Fire Cooper; Former Hooks Manager Clark To Take Over

    September 21, 2009

    Hooks' Dave Clark has been promoted from third base coach to Astros interim manager for the final 13 games of the season after Astros management fired manager Cecil Cooper. After leading the Hooks for three seasons, he went on to Round Rock to manage for a year and then got... more »
  • Astros' Aaron Boone To Play For Hooks

    August 10, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Astros third baseman Aaron Boone will play in his first professional game Monday night since undergoing open heart surgery back in March. He is slated for five innings at third base as the Hooks take on the Rockhounds. The 36-year-old admitted to knowing about his heart condition... more »
  • Hooks' Einertson Suspended 50 Games For Failed Drug Test

    August 7, 2009

    NEW YORK (AP) - Astros outfielder Mitch Einertson has been suspended 50 games under baseball's minor league drug program after a second violation for a drug of abuse. The suspension of Einertson, who is with the Astros' Double-A Corpus Christi team, began Friday. The 23-year-old was batting .260 with eight... more »
  • Hooks Manager Brings Family To The Field

    August 1, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Hooks Manager Luis Pujols home is in Florida and he only stays in Corpus Christi during the season. Being a husband and a father to a wife and three kids would ordinarily mean an abundance of time apart, but not in this case. Pujols brings the family to the ball... more »
  • Hooks Hope For Victory Against Roughriders

    July 27, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The Hooks seem to have finally found a spark at just the right time. On Monday night, they'll go for their first four-game win streak since early June, and a sweep of first place Frisco. They've pummeled the Riders so far, putting the top spot almost within... more »
  • Hooks Excited About Win Against Frisco

    July 17, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - When the Hooks came back from their road trip to Tulsa and Northwest Arkansas, they had little positive to talk about since they'd lost eight of their last 10. However, the opener of their home stand with Frisco is something they hope serves as a metaphor for... more »
  • Hooks End Skid, Beat Naturals 8-2

    July 14, 2009

    5-run 4th powers CC to victory SPRINGDALE, Ark. - The Hooks erupted for five runs in the top of the fourth and played well in all elements of the game to defeat Northwest Arkansas 8-2 Monday night at Arvest Ballpark. The win snaps Corpus Christi's losing streak at three games... more »
  • Van Hekken and Van Ostrand Lead Hooks To Victory

    July 10, 2009

    Florentino has 4-hit game TULSA, Okla. - Andy Van Hekken carried a no-hitter into the sixth and Jimmy Van Ostrand delivered a three-run double with two outs in the fifth to lead the Hooks to a 7-1 win over Tulsa Thursday night in the opener of this three-game series at... more »
  • Hooks Recognize Need To Work Harder

    July 6, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The Hooks return from the all-star break has yielded results at opposite ends of the spectrum, and overall, they're not good. They've dropped three out of four, with the offense non-existent for long stretches. Things were looking good against Northwest Arkansas on Sunday, as the Hooks jumped... more »
  • Hooks Ready To Take On Tulsa

    July 2, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The Hooks return from the all-star break Thursday night, ready to take on Tulsa with first place in hand. However, the team is undergoing big changes. Pitcher Polin Trinidad got the call to triple-A a few days ago and now two other pitchers have sent down to... more »
  • Former Hooks Player Gets Promoted To Cincinnati Reds

    July 1, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Former Hooks all-star Drew Sutton has been promoted to the Big Leagues; he was called up by the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday. The move comes a little more than three months after the Astros traded him for infielder Jeff Keppinger. Sutton was the only member of last year's... more »
  • Hooks Win a Thriller in Frisco

    June 29, 2009

    FRISCO, Texas - In every season, there are a handful of games that qualify as memorable.  Sunday's game in Frisco was one of those games. Brian Esposito's two-run double highlighted a five-run rally for the Hooks in the top of ninth, lifting Corpus Christi to a 5-4 victory over the... more »
  • Drew Meyer: Hooks' Go-To Batter

    June 25, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Hooks second baseman Drew Meyer has been a constant in the batting order for Corpus Christi this season. Ranked among the league's top 10 in games, at-bats and batting average, he has emerged as a go-to guy after being discarded by the Rangers. At 27-years-old, Meyer is... more »
  • Hooks' Jimmy Van Ostrand Gives Team A 1-0 Win

    June 25, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Following two painful extra innings losses to San Antonio to close out the first half of the Texas League season, Jimmy Van Ostrand helped the Hooks turn the page. He cranked an RBI single up the gut in the 8th inning to give the Hooks a gritty 1-0... more »
  • Van Ostrand Sinks Missions

    June 25, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Jimmy Van Ostrand's eighth-inning, one-out bouncer over the second-base bag scored Collin DeLome from the keystone to give Corpus Christi a 1-0 win over San Antonio Wednesday night at Whataburger Field. The Hooks are 1-0 in the second half of Texas League play, the Missions 0-1. Van... more »
  • Hooks Place Five on Texas League South All-Stars

    June 17, 2009

    Sutil, Locke Lead Hooks Representatives CORPUS CHRISTI - Shortstop Wladimir Sutil, outfielders Drew Locke and Collin DeLome and pitchers Polin Trinidad and Douglas Arguello have been voted to the Texas League South Division All-Star Team, league president Tom Kayser announced Tuesday. The North and South All-Stars meet at Frisco's Dr.... more »
  • Whataburger Field: Best on the Continent

    June 17, 2009

    Venue Again Voted Tops Among Minor League Facilities BOCA RATON, Fla. - For the second consecutive year, Whataburger Field, home of the Corpus Christi Hooks, has been voted the premier minor league sports facility in North America. The top venue poll was one category in Minor League News' 2009 MLNVote4TheBest... more »
  • Hooks' Polin Trinidad Named Pitcher Of The Week

    June 15, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Hooks pitcher Polin Trinidad was named Texas League Pitcher of the Week Monday, after throwing seven scoreless innings against Midland, allowing just one hit and no walks. On the year, he is 5 and 4 with a 4.01 era. He has also registered 41 strikeouts. Polin and... more »
  • Hooks Yank Hounds... Again

    June 14, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Brian Esposito's single scored Jimmy Van Ostrand from second base with one out in the 10th inning to give Corpus Christi a 5-4 victory over Midland Saturday night at Whataburger Field before 7,839. The Hooks, 28-30, have won five straight and seven of the last eight. They... more »
  • Astros' Valverde Fine Tunes With The Hooks

    June 12, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Astros reliever Jose Valverde spent the last two days throwing out of the Hooks bullpen. Valverde is still rehabbing his strained calf, which has cost him five weeks of the season, but he looked good at Whataburger Field, tossing two innings of shut-out ball over the past... more »
  • Sergio, Sutil, DeLome Slap RockHounds

    June 12, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Sergio Perez pitched six shutout innings and Wladimir Sutil had three hits to pace Corpus Christi past Midland 5-0 Thursday night at Whataburger Field before 5,759. The Hooks have won three straight and five of six in improving to 26-30. They are six games behind the Texas League... more »
  • Trinidad Terrific in Hooks Triumph

    June 11, 2009

    Throws seven shutout innings in 8-1 win CORPUS CHRISTI - Wednesday was a unique night at Whataburger Field. Second baseman Kaz Matsui and closer Jose Valverde of the Houston Astros were in town to begin rehab assignments. Catcher Jason Castro, the Astros' first-round pick in last June's draft, was making... more »
  • Astros' Jason Castro Plays For Hooks

    June 10, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The Astros top Minor League prospect Jason Castro is now in Hooks gear and will be behind the plate for their four-game homestand. He'll be joined Wednesday night by Houston closer Jose Valverde, and short stop Kaz Matsui. Through 56 games in high A Lancaster, Castro is... more »
  • Hooks Finish Fast, Win Series

    June 9, 2009

    SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Drew Meyer's bases-loaded walk and Drew Locke's two-run single in the ninth inning Monday night gave Corpus Christi a 6-3 victory over Springfield in the series finale at Hammons Field. The Hooks (24-30) earned a split of their six-game road trip. Leading 3-2 in the ninth, Corpus... more »
  • Astros Player To Pitch For Hooks

    June 8, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The fiery finisher of the Astros pitching staff is set to appear at Whataburger Field this week. Closer Jose Valverde will pitch for the Hooks Wednesday and Thursday when they take on Midland. The hard-throwing right hander will work an inning each night, as he works his way... more »
  • Fixler, DeLome, Molina Power Hooks

    June 2, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Hitters Nos. 5, 6 and 7 -- Jonathan Fixler, Collin DeLome and Felix Molina -- drove in three runs each to lead the Hooks past Springfield 9-4 Monday night at Whataburger Field before 6,335. Corpus Christi, 21-27 captured the series two games to one. The Cardinals dropped to 28-21. The... more »
  • Former Islander Hearne Makes A Triumphant Return To The Coastal Bend

    May 31, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - On Saturday night, Islanders ex-turned-Cardinal prospect Trey Hearne put on quite a show in his first game back in the Coastal Bend. It was his first time to ever play at Whataburger Field, but in college he worked in the ticket office. Hearne pitched five innings, allowing... more »
  • Former Islander Ace Slated To Start On Saturday Versus Hooks

    May 29, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Former Texas A&M-Corpus Christi standout pitcher Trey Hearne returns to Corpus Christi this weekend as member of the Springfield Cardinals when they take on the Corpus Christi Hooks in a three-game set at Whataburger Field. For information on ticket prices contact the Hooks ticket office at (361)... more »
  • Missions Win 1-0 In 12 Innings, Thanks To Hooks' Lifeless Offense

    May 18, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Coming to the end of an eight-game home stand, the theme for the Hooks was "more of the same". That's both good and bad, as they got another outstanding start Astros hurler Brandon Backe - and another dud from their suddenly stagnant offense. More than a thousand... more »
  • Hooks Complementing Power Hitting With Air-Tight Defense

    May 15, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The Hooks have been all business this week. With Astros owner Ed Wade and company in town keeping tabs on the team, it means more strict practices, and more specific workouts. But, the one aspect that doesn't need much fine tuning is Corpus Christi's fielding output. Through... more »
  • Hooks Handle Missions, Hudspeth Completes Victory

    May 12, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Casey Hudspeth tossed Corpus Christi's second complete game of the season, yielding just two runs and nine hits in the Hooks' 5-2 victory over San Antonio before 5,695 Monday night at Whataburger Field. The Hooks (16-14) pull within a half game of Midland for first place in the... more »
  • Hooks Hope To Win Game-After-Game

    May 11, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - After suffering a 6-1 defeat Sunday night in San Antonio, the Hooks are now a game and half back from first place Midland in the Texas League's South Division. However, with their next eight games at Whataburger Field, the team is in a great spot to make... more »
  • Locked In: Hooks Outfielder Does It All

    May 5, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Through the first 23 games of the season, you can argue that nobody is a more potent offensive weapon than the Hooks' Drew Locke. The 26-year-old Boston native has shown he can crank the long ball and find the holes in the infield. Locke came into this... more »