Squires Leads Offense in 7-3 Loss Sunday

Northwest Arkansas Naturals fall to Corpus Christi Hooks in series finale

Apr. 20, 2026 at 7:23am

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Brett Squires had a strong offensive performance for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, recording two hits, two RBIs, and a career-high three stolen bases, but the Naturals ultimately fell to the Corpus Christi Hooks 7-3 in the series finale on Sunday at Whataburger Field.

Why it matters

The loss drops the Naturals to 7-8 on the season, while the Hooks improve to 9-6. The Naturals will now return home to Arvest Ballpark for a two-week homestand, looking to bounce back against the Wichita Wind Surge, the AA-affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.

The details

The Naturals struck first, scoring a run in the opening frame when Rudy Martin Jr. walked, stole second, and came home on a single by Squires. The Hooks tied it in the second, but the Naturals regained the lead with two runs in the third, including a wild pitch that scored Martin and an RBI single by Squires. However, the Hooks erupted for six runs in the sixth inning to take a 7-3 lead, which held up as the final score.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 20, 2026.
  • The Naturals return home to Arvest Ballpark on Tuesday, April 22, 2026 to begin a two-week homestand.

The players

Brett Squires

A key offensive contributor for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, Squires had two hits, two RBIs, and a career-high three stolen bases in the loss.

Rudy Martin Jr.

The Naturals' leadoff hitter, Martin walked, stole two bases, and scored a run in the game.

Corpus Christi Hooks

The AA-affiliate of the Houston Astros, the Hooks rallied for six runs in the sixth inning to come from behind and defeat the Naturals.

Wichita Wind Surge

The AA-affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, the Wind Surge will be the Naturals' opponent for the first week of their upcoming two-week homestand.

Northwest Arkansas Naturals

The AA-affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, the Naturals dropped to 7-8 on the season with the loss to Corpus Christi.

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What’s next

The Naturals will look to bounce back during their upcoming two-week homestand, starting with a series against the Wichita Wind Surge on Tuesday, April 22nd.

The takeaway

Despite Squires' strong offensive performance, the Naturals were unable to hold off a late rally by the Corpus Christi Hooks. The team will now return home, hoping to turn things around and climb back above .500 during their extended homestand.