CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Hooks welcome in three Houston Astros starting pitchers on rehab assignment this weekend: Spencer Arrighetti, Luis Garcia and JP France.

Arrighetti lasted 3.1 innings in his second start with the Hooks. He allowed 4 hits, 3 runs and walked 1 batter, while striking out 2. His pitch count ended at 62.

The Sod Poodles scored first, but it wasn't until the third inning against Arrighetti. Jean Walters hit a solo home run to left field. Same frame, a wild pitch brings home Kristian Robinson and Amarillo is up 2-0.

Corpus Christi answered in the bottom frame. Joseph Sullivan's ground out gave John Garcia time to score from third base. Then Orlando Martinez in the 3-hole singled on a base knock to right field, bringing in Jeron Williams for the 2-2 ti

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