University of Houston Athletics
Dowdy Earns National Player of the Week Honors
4/20/2015 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
TUCSON, Ariz. -- Houston Baseball's Kyle Dowdy was recognized as a National Player of the Week by Collegiate Baseball for his complete game shutout and career-high 13 strikeouts last Saturday against Cincinnati at Cougar Field.
Dowdy went the distance; striking out a career-high 13 Bearcats en route to his fifth win of the season. The right-hander allowed just two hits and didn't surrender a run or walk in the victory.
The San Diego, Calif. native retired the first 12 Cincinnati hitters he faced, before allowing a leadoff double in the fifth. That runner was erased on a 9-4 double play putout. Dowdy finished with the win, facing just one over the game's minimum.
Dowdy has now struck out 10+ hitters in his last two starts and has allowed just one run in those 16.1 innings pitched, while fanned 23. He tossed the team's first complete game shutout of the season.
Dowdy was one of eight National Players recognized by the organization on Monday for their weekly performance. He became the first Cougar recognized nationally since Matt Weston was honored back on April 10, 2006. Dowdy becomes the first Cougar pitcher named to the list by Collegiate Baseball since Brad Sullivan back on April 21, 2003.
NATIONAL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
- RHP Kyle Dowdy, Houston: Dowdy struck out a career-high 13 Cincinnati batters. He allowed only 2 hits and didn't surrender a run or walk in the victory as he retired the first 12 Bearcat hitters of the game.
- DH Chris Marconcini, Florida St.: Marconcini belted 5 home runs over 4 games and delivered 13 RBI with 6 runs scored as he went 7-for-15 at the plate. What made the special week even more amazing is that he entered it with just one home run and 9 RBI on the season.
- DH Austin Edens, Samford: Edens hit 5 home runs and delivered 9 RBI over 4 games as he went 8-for-17. He added 2 doubles and scored 8 runs. Edens belted at least one home run in all 4 games
- C Keith Skinner, North Florida: Skinner played in only two games last week, but he knocked in 10 runs with 2 home runs (including a grand slam) as he went 5-for-8. He had a school record 9 RBIs against Jacksonville in one contest.
- RHP Mike King, Boston College: King fired a complete-game 1-hitter during a 1-0 win over Georgia Tech. He struck out a career-high 8 in his first 9 inning performance and did not walk a batter.
- LHP Luke Gillingham, Navy: Gillingham struck out 11 Lehigh batters and only allowed 1 hit during a 4-0 win. He now has allowed only 1 hit in 3 of his starts this season and increased his nation-leading strikeout total to 103 over 73 2/3 innings.
- LHP Matt Hall, Missouri St.: Hall struck out 13 Tennessee Martin hitters in eight innings during a 6-3 win over the Skyhawks. He retired the first 16 batters of the game.
- LHP Tyler Wilson, Rhode Island: Wilson fired a 1-hitter during a complete-game shutout against Richmond. He only threw 85 pitches during the 9-inning outing and struck out 3.
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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.
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