MIDLAND, Texas (Interstat) — The Corpus Christi Hooks will look to build on their series-opening victory when they face the Midland RockHounds on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at Security Bank Ballpark in Midland, Texas.

Game-time weather is forecast to be clear with a temperature of 93 degrees.

Corpus Christi (61-73) is expected to start Adam Shoemaker, who is 0-2 this season. Midland (64-69) is listed to counter with Nathan Dettmer, who is 6-9.

The Hooks beat Midland 6-4 on Tuesday to snap a four-game losing streak. Corpus Christi had lost five of six before Tuesday’s win. Midland had won two straight at San Antonio before falling in the series opener. The series continues with games Thursday through Sunday in Midland.

Corpus Christi’s recent slide included a 14-1 loss to Springfield on Sept. 3 and an 8-2 loss Sept. 6. The Hooks also dropped three of four at Amarillo late last month. Midland’s recent stretch featured a 13-10 home win over Tulsa on Aug. 30 and a 5-1 win at San Antonio on Sept. 6.

Corpus Christi has won seven of the last 10 meetings between the teams. The Hooks swept a three-game set at Midland from June 12-14, winning 17-8, 12-3 and 15-7. Midland won three of the 10, including a 4-2 victory Aug. 21 at Corpus Christi. The Hooks have scored double digits against Midland three times this season, including a 17-8 win on June 12.

Corpus Christi infielder Alejandro Nuñez is coming off a productive night. He went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs in Tuesday’s win. Over his last 10 games, Nuñez is batting .278 (10-for-36) with two home runs and four RBIs. He has hits in nine of those 10 games, including a two-hit performance with a homer and an RBI on Aug. 29 at Amarillo.

Midland right-hander Braden Nett is a player to watch. He worked five innings in Tuesday’s loss, allowing four earned runs on six hits while striking out four. In his previous four appearances, Nett surrendered 11 earned runs over 9 2/3 innings. He has struck out 18 batters over his last five outings.

In Tuesday’s win, Corpus Christi received 2 1/3 scoreless innings from Andrew Marrero and a scoreless inning from Railin Perez. Midland got a scoreless inning apiece from Will Johnston and Stevie Emanuels.

Interstat’s game simulator projects Midland to win 5-2. The ELO system gives the RockHounds a 57.00 percent probability of victory.

The teams will meet again Thursday through Sunday at Security Bank Ballpark.