University of Houston Athletics
PREVIEW: UH to Host Buffalo in Three-Game Series
3/12/2015 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
| #21 HOUSTON (10-7) vs. BUFFALO (3-7) | |
| SERIES BREAKDOWN |
| LOCATION | Houston, Texas - Cougar Field |
| TICKETS | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| LISTEN LIVE | UHCougars.com/baseradio |
| WATCH LIVE | Houston All-Access |
| GAMETRACKER | | | |
| HISTORY | First meeting |
| LAST TIME | First meeting |
| GAME NOTES | Houston Notes |
| WEEKEND PITCHING ROTATION | |
6:30 PM - FRIDAY | Hou | RHP Andrew Lantrip (So., 3-1, 1.30) UB | TBA |
| 6:30 PM - SATURDAY | Hou | RHP Jake Lemoine (Jr., 1-1, 3.63) UB | TBA |
| 11:00 AM - SUNDAY | Hou | TBA UB | TBA |
HOUSTON - No. 21 Houston Baseball is coming off one of the most wild wins in program history, tallying 11 hits and 14 runs en route to a 17-7 win at SHSU Tuesday and will look to use that momentum this weekend when it welcomes Buffalo to Cougar Field for a three-game series, beginning Friday at 6:30 p.m.
The three-game set will continue at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and wrap with an early start of 11 a.m. on Sunday.
You can follow all the action by listening in live at UHCougars.com/baseradio with Jeremy Branham on the call or by following via GAMEDAY CENTRAL at UHCougars.com/gameday.
PROMOTIONS
RODEO WEEKEND
Best dress (country-themed) = wins prizes all weekend
Friday, March 13
Friday Frenzy: $1 popcorn, $2 hot dogs, $3 sodas, $4 beers (21 years or older)
Saturday, March 14
Baseball Bingo ... play Bingo all game long, win Prizes!
Sunday, March 15 - Kids Day
Kids have the chance to take part in Anthem Buddies, Run the Bases and postgame autographs.
QUICK HITS ON HOUSTON
Houston, under fifth-year head coach Todd Whitting, owns a 10-7 record this season and is coming off two straight wins, including a wild finish at Sam Houston State Tuesday. The Cougars are 8-4 at Cougar Field this season and are looking to build on its two-game win streak.
OFFENSIVE OUTLOOK
An offensive effort for the ages erupted on Tuesday when the Cougars saw a 19-hit performance lead to 17 runs and 16 RBI as every Cougar starter recorded a base hit in the win. With that effort, the team is now hitting .273 with 156 hits and 106 runs thus far.
Three Cougars are hitting above the .300 mark, led by junior Josh Vidales' .350 average - who has reached base safely in all 16 games he has appeared in. Following Vidales is junior Chris Iriart with a .333 clip, 20 hits, 15 runs scored and three homeruns. Junior Jacob Campbell, has started in just 11 games, but has made the most of them, hitting .318 with 14 hits, 10 runs scored and seven RBI.
Junior Kyle Survance leads the conference with 12 stolen bases and is hitting .296 for the Cougars with 21 hits and 11 walks, while freshman Zac Taylor leads the league with 19 runs scored.
The Cougars have walked 81 times and have swiped 24-of-28 stolen bases.
ON THE BUMP
On the bump, Houston's pitching staff owns a 3.43 ERA and has struck out 103 and walked 36 in 155.0 total innings tossed. Sophomore weekend starter Andrew Lantrip paces the team with a 3-1 record, a 1.30 ERA and in 27.2 innings, the right-hander has struck out 18. Junior starter Jake Lemoine follows with a 3.63 ERA and is 1-1 in four starts.
Out of the bullpen, freshman Seth Romero is tied for the team-lead with six appearances and three saves, while holding a 2.93 ERA and 1-1 record - earning his first collegiate win in a relief effort against Hawaii.
Junior Kyle Dowdy - who also has six appearances, made an impressive showing on Tuesday when he went a career-long 8.0 innings, struck out a career-best five hitters and allowed just one run on two hits in that time for his first win as a Cougar.
QUICK HITS ON BUFFALO
Buffalo is a member of the MAC (Mid-American Conference) and is located in Buffalo, N.Y. The Bulls will enter the weekend series at Houston with a record of 3-7 and are coming off a 13-6 midweek loss at Canisius.
OFFENSIVE OUTLOOK
Buffalo is hitting .237 as a team, led by two players hitting over the .300 mark. Charlie Sobieraski leads the way with a .364 average with one homerun and five RBI. Nick Sinay follows with a .333 clip, a team-best 11 hits and four RBI, while Bobby Sheppard is hitting .250 with a team-high seven RBI.
As an offensive unit, Buffalo has drawn 38 walks to its 95 strikeouts and has swiped 14-of-20 on the base paths.
ON THE BUMP
Buffalo owns a 7.18 ERA and in 79.0 innings, the Bulls' pitching staff has struck out 88 and walked 40, while allowing opponents to hit .273 against them.
On the starting end, LHP Mike McGee has a 1-0 record and in three starts, holds an ERA of 6.55. In 11.0 innings pitched, McGee has struck out 13 and walked 11. LHP Ben Hartz is 0-2 with a 7.63 ERA and in 15.1 innings, he has fanned a team-high 17.
Out of the pen, Buffalo has relied on RHP Mike Kaelin as he leads the team with two saves and a 1-0 record in four appearances out of the pen. He owns a 0.96 ERA and in 9.1 innings, he has struck out 17 hitters.
SERIES HISTORY
- Houston and Buffalo will meet for the first time in program history this weekend at Cougar Field.
- Buffalo is one of four first-time opponents this year, joining Columbia, Hawaii and New Mexico.
PROBABLE PITCHING ROTATION
Friday, March 13 - 6:30 p.m.
Houston: RHP Andrew Lantrip (3-1, 1.30 ERA)
Buffalo: TBA
Saturday, March 14 - 6:30 p.m.
Houston: RHP Jake Lemoine (1-1, 3.63 ERA)
Buffalo: TBA
Sunday, March 15 - 11 a.m.
Houston: TBA
Buffalo: TBA
ON DECK
Houston will return home for its only weekend series at Cougar Field this month when it welcomes Buffalo in for a three-game set, beginning Friday at 6:30 p.m. The series will continue at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and conclude at 11 a.m. on Sunday.
SINGLE-GAME TICKETS
With 31 home games set for 2015 at Cougar Field and a nationally-ranked program representing the University of Houston, the Cougars are proud to announce that single-game tickets are now on sale at UHCougars.com/Basetickets.
Along with the online option, fans can purchase tickets by visiting the Athletics Ticket Office at TDECU Stadium Monday through Friday, 10 a.m., to 5:30 p.m. or can call 713-GO-COOGS.
Houston Baseball will offer variable pricing on its single-game tickets and group rates.
For the first time ever, the pricing breakdown will be determined whether or not you purchase your single-game tickets online vs. at the gate the day of the game as well as whether the Cougars play on a weekday (Monday-Thursday) or weekend (Friday-Sunday).
| 2015 Houston Baseball Single-Game Ticket Prices | ||||
| Weekday | Weekend | Weekday Walk-Up | Weekend Walk-Up | |
| Reserved 1 | $7 | $8 | $9 | $10 |
| Reserved 2 | $6 | $7 | $8 | $9 |
| GA | $5 | $6 | $7 | $8 |
| 2015 Houston Baseball Group Rates | ||||
| Weekday | Weekend | |||
| 10-24 | $4 | $5 | ||
| 25+ | $3 | $4 | ||
Weekday: Monday-Thursday; Weekend: Friday-Sunday.
As noted in the table, variable pricing occurs. For weekday (Tuesday nights) online purchases, fans can take in a game, ranging from $5-$7 depending on the choice of seating. If you choose to purchase the day of the game as a Weekday Walk-Up, you will pay roughly $2 more than the online price ($7-$9).
Weekend (Friday-Sunday) online pricing will range from $6-$8 per game, while Weekend Walk-Up pricing the day of the game will run a fan anywhere from $8-$10.
GROUP RATES
Group rates are also available (as noted in the table). Weekday (Tuesday) and Weekend (Friday-Sunday) pricing occurs. Groups of 10-24 are set at $4-$5 per person, while groups of 25+ are $3-$4 per person.
With single-game tickets available now, Houston Baseball still encourages supporters to become Season Ticket members and enjoy the attractive pricing and rewards that come with up-front purchasing for the entire 2015 season.
WHY ARE SEASON TICKETS MORE ATTRACTIVE?
Season Tickets are as low as $99 for general admission seating and the program offers an Anytime Tickets package that allows fans to use the 31 tickets how they choose (1 per game, multiple per game or all in one game). The Anytime Tickets are only available in general admission seating.
For just $200, you can enjoy reserved chairback seating on the lower level of the concourse at the stadium.
A new additional "Reserved 2" seating option for the 2015 season is also available with an assigned seat in sections 200, 201 and 202 for $150.
If you breakdown the season ticket pricing of $99 General Admission, the pricing of $150 for Reserved 2 or even the pricing of $200 for Reserved 1 (chairback), you are spending less money per game than purchasing single-game tickets.
HOW TO PURCHASE
To purchase tickets in advance, fans must visit the Athletics Ticket Stadium Office located on the northeast corner of TDECU Stadium, just outside of Gate 1 off Cullen Boulevard. Parking is available in the TDECU Stadium parking garage with the first 30 minutes free of charge. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m., to 5:30 p.m. or you can call 713-GO-COOGS.
JOIN THE DUGOUT CLUB
Nationally-ranked Houston Baseball would like to encourage those wishing to support the efforts and success of the baseball student-athletes to consider joining the Dugout Club for as low as $25 a month or $300 annually.
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LEVELS
PINCH HITTER
For a minimum monthly installment of $25 or a minimum one-time gift of $300, supporters can take advantage of the Pinch Hitter level, which will guarantee an invitation for two to exclusive Dugout Club events and Houston Baseball team apparel.
DIAMOND
For a minimum monthly installment of $100 or a minimum one-time gift of $1,000, supporters can take advantage of the Diamond level, which will guarantee batting practice passes for two to any home game, invitation for two to exclusive Dugout Club events and Houston Baseball apparel.
**Cougar Pride points will be applied accordingly.
For more information on joining the Dugout Club, please contact the Houston Baseball office at (713) 743-9396.
For more information regarding Cougar Pride, please call (713) 743-GOUH.
STAY CONNECTED
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