Hooks Fight Back in Loss to Bulldogs | 7.18.21

Hooks' effort to come back from down five runs in the third inning came up just short, as they fell 8-7 to Bulldogs on Sunday. Hooks scored six runs in the failed comeback on a double by Daniel Zamora in the third, a single by Tanner Allred in the third, a double by Marco Navarro in the third, a single by Navarro in the fifth, and a passed ball during Zamora's at bat in the sixth.

Hooks couldn't keep up with Bulldogs early in the game. Bulldogs took the lead on a single in the first inning.

Bulldogs opened up scoring in the first inning. Christian drove in one when Christian singled.

Hooks scored four runs in the third inning. Hooks put the pressure on, lead by doubles by Zamora and Navarro and a single by Allred.

Bulldogs scored four runs in the second inning. The offensive onslaught by Bulldogs was led by Don and Josh Hinz, all knocking in runs in the inning.Hinz pitched Bulldogs to victory.

The pitcher lasted six innings, allowing 13 hits and seven runs while striking out three and walking one.

Craig Molldrem took the loss for Hooks. The pitcher allowed five hits and six runs over three innings, striking out two.

Hooks racked up 13 hits on the day. Navarro, Derek Kennell, Steven Mock, Rodney McDaniel, and John Otterson all had multiple hits for Hooks. 

Otterson, McDaniel, Mock, Kennell, and Navarro all had two hits to lead Hooks.Bulldogs racked up eight hits in the game.

Alan and Christian each collected multiple hits for Bulldogs. Alan went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Bulldogs in hits.

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