University of Houston Athletics
CBS Sports Network to Air Three Baseball Games
4/20/2015 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
From the American Athletic Conference
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The American Athletic Conference has reached an agreement with CBS Sports Network on a multi-year television package, beginning with the 2015 season. CBS Sports Network will air three Houston Baseball games in 2015, as well as the first two contests of the 2015 American Athletic Conference Baseball Championship.
Among the seven games within the American Athletic Conference, the first of five regular-season games to be televised on CBS Sports Network will be Saturday, April 25, when USF hosts Houston at USF Baseball Stadium in Tampa. The Bulls have recorded two wins over top-25 teams this season, while Houston has been ranked as high as No. 3 in the Baseball America poll this season.
Houston will also be featured in the second and third games of the package, as the Cougars will travel to Tulane for a game at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium on Friday, May 1, and host East Carolina at Cougar Field in Houston Saturday, May 9. The two conference newcomers have combined for 45 NCAA Regional appearances in their programs' histories.
The final two regular-season games of the agreement will be in-state clashes between UCF and USF at USF Baseball Stadium in Tampa on Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15. The Knights have been ranked as high as No. 6 in the Baseball America poll this season and feature an offense that ranks in the top 10 nationally in numerous offensive categories.
The seven-game package will conclude Tuesday, May 19, with the first two games of the American Athletic Conference Baseball Championship in Clearwater, Florida. The second game of the day will feature the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament as part of a double-elimination bracket that will crown The American's automatic qualifier into NCAA Regional play.
Carter Blackburn will provide play-by-play for all seven games of the package, while analyst duties will be handled by a rotating group that consists of former major leaguers Darryl Hamilton and Ray King along with CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Radio's Brandon Tierney, a former college baseball player.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video and telco providers and via satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 and Dish Network Channel 158. To locate the channel in your area, visit www.cbssportsnetwork.com/channel-finder.
American Athletic Confe rence Baseball on CBS Sports Netw ork
Houston at USF, Tampa, Fla., Saturday, April 25, 3:30 p.m.
Houston at Tulane, New Orleans, La., Friday, May 1, 6 p.m.
East Carolina at Houston, Houston, Texas, Saturday, May 9, 4 p.m.
UCF at USF, Tampa, Fla., Thursday, May 14, 5:30 p.m.
UCF at USF, Tampa, Fla., Friday, May 15, 6 p.m.
The American Championship Game 1, Clearwater, Fla., Tuesday, May 19, 2 p.m.
The American Championship Game 2, Clearwater, Fla., Tuesday, May 19, 6 p.m.
American Athletic Confe rence Baseball Championship Schedule
Tuesday, May 19 - Game 1 (2 p.m.), Game 2 (6 p.m.) - CBS Sports Network
American Digital Network Games
Wednesday, May 20 - Game 3 (10 a.m.), Game 4 (2 p.m.), Game 5 (6 p.m.)
Thursday, May 21 - Game 6 (10 a.m.), Game 7 (2 p.m.), Game 8 (6 p.m.)
Friday, May 22 - Game 9 (10 a.m.), Game 10 (2 p.m.)
Saturday, May 23 - Game 11 (9 a.m.), Game 12 (12:00 p.m.), Game 13^ (3:30 p.m.), Game 14^ (6:30 p.m.)
Sunday, May 24 - Game 15 (11 a.m.) - ESPNU
All Times Central
^ If Necessary
ON DECK
The Cougars will play their next four games away from Cougar Field, beginning with a midweek trip to Lake Charles, La. to take on McNeese State at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Following the midweek contest, the Cougars will play at league-leader USF this weekend.
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.
SINGLE-GAME TICKETS
Single game tickets for the remaining eight home games at Cougar Field can be purchased by clicking here: 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 offers 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.
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.
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