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Corpus Christi Caller Times

George Springer made the most of his return to the field and to the Hooks on Thursday night at Whataburger Field.

Springer hit a home run in his first game with the Hooks on Thursday on the same night the Astros' Double-A affiliate was doing its "Phone free" promotion.

Springer is one of three Astros rehabbing with the Hooks this week as pitcher Collin McHugh and catcher Max Stassi have also seen time with Corpus Christi in coming back from injuries.

"A good first day," Springer said after the game. "The body feels good, I feel good. I was just trying to hit the ball hard and I kind of ended up hitting the ball out of the ballpark. It’s a good first start and I’m happy with it."

Springer's first home run came in the third inning off Springfield Cardinals pitcher Tommy Parsons, and he hit another one in the fourth off the Cardinals' Will Latcham.

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Springer finished the night 2 for 4 with four RBI, and both hits were home runs.

Springer's two home runs were among six the Hooks hit on Thursday as Seth Beer had two home runs, and Ronnie Dawson and Anibal Sierra also left the yard.

Springer added he did not know the extent of his rehab assignment but said he was scheduled to play again on Saturday after sitting out Friday's game.

Hey again, everyone! So, uh, we hit 6 homers tonight during our Phones-Free Game and won 10-2.



George Springer hit two dingers.

The first: 412ft, 111mph.

The second: 386ft, 104mph. pic.twitter.com/lva6VWbBqG — Corpus Christi Hooks (@cchooks) June 21, 2019

Len Hayward is the USA Today Sports Network Plains Region Sports Director and the sports editor for the Caller-Times? Consider supporting local journalism with a digital subscription to the Caller-Times.

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