Hooks Flip the Script in Frisco as Wrobleski Sparks Late-Game Drama

FRISCO, Texas (May 15, 2025) — On a night filled with momentum swings and standout individual performances, the Corpus Christi Hooks emerged victorious over the Frisco RoughRiders, 4–2, at Riders Field. Despite a promising start from Frisco and a quality outing from starter Josh Stephan, a late surge from Corpus Christi, fueled by Ryan Wrobleski, sealed the win.

Frisco (21–15) jumped ahead early with two runs in the bottom of the first. Abimelec Ortiz crossed home plate on a wild pitch, followed by Cam Cauley’s RBI double to give the home team a 2–0 lead. For a moment, it appeared the Riders might cruise behind Stephan’s efficient five-inning outing, during which he fanned seven and surrendered just one run.

But Corpus Christi (11–25) clawed back. Pascanel Ferreras trimmed the deficit with an RBI single in the fifth before Wrobleski took over the spotlight. In the sixth inning, the Hooks' catcher launched a two-run home run off Frisco reliever Larson Kindreich — the first runs Kindreich had allowed all season. Wrobleski wasn’t done, adding an insurance run in the eighth with an RBI single, finishing the night with three RBIs.

The RoughRiders mounted a late rally in the ninth, reminiscent of their dramatic seven-run comeback the night before. Luis Mieses kept hope alive with a two-out double, but Michael Knorr slammed the door by striking out Frainyer Chavez to earn his first save of the year.

Hooks starter Jackson Nezuh (1–5) picked up his first win of the season, working 5.2 innings while allowing two runs on four hits. Kindreich (0–1), despite his impressive season to date, was tagged with the loss in relief.

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Standouts & Streaks

• Josh Stephan’s consistency against Corpus Christi continued. In five career starts against the Hooks, the right-hander has compiled a 3.04 ERA with 33 strikeouts. This season, he's surrendered just one earned run in 11 innings against them.
• Aaron Zavala extended his hot streak, leading the Texas League with a .457 average (16-for-35) over his current 10-game hitting streak. That mark also ranks sixth across all of Minor League Baseball in the same stretch.
• Abimelec Ortiz, who scored Frisco’s first run, is now riding a seven-game hitting streak, hitting .483 (14-for-29) with 10 RBIs — the highest total in the Texas League during that span.

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What’s Next

The RoughRiders and Hooks meet again Friday, May 16 at 7:05 p.m. at Riders Field. Frisco will send right-hander Ben Anderson (1–3, 6.29 ERA) to the mound, while Corpus Christi counters with Alex Santos II (0–2, 5.06 ERA).

Fans attending the game can enjoy a packed promotional lineup that includes the Texas Monthly Taco Fest, Quesos de Frisco Night, and Charros Night with Fiesta Charra, all capped by Fireworks Friday. The first wave of attendees will also receive a Rally Towel Giveaway, presented by Cacique.

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About the RoughRiders

The Frisco RoughRiders, Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, are no strangers to high performance and fan engagement. The 2022 Texas League champions celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2023 and consistently rank among the top five Double-A franchises in attendance.

Since being acquired in 2014 by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg, the organization — in partnership with the City of Frisco — has invested over $8 million into state-of-the-art ballpark enhancements. Highlights include the Lazy River, the largest water feature in professional sports, as well as upgraded video boards, sound systems, and hospitality spaces.

Over 210 RoughRiders alumni have reached the Major Leagues, including current Rangers standouts Josh Jung, Evan Carter, and Wyatt Langford — a testament to Frisco’s development pipeline.