University of Houston Athletics
Dowdy Tabbed American Pitcher of the Week
4/20/2015 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Leading Houston to an American Athletic Conference sweep of Cincinnati, junior Kyle Dowdy was tabbed the league's Pitcher of the Week following a complete game shutout on Saturday against the Bearcats, the league office announced Monday.
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.
Dowdy tossed the team's first complete game shutout of the season.
Joining Dowdy in being recognized by the American Athletic Conference for his offensive performance this week was junior Jacob Campbell, who earned a spot on this week's Honor Roll.
Campbell hit .364 in the weekend's sweep of Cincinnati and drove in an impressive nine RBI on two homeruns and a double. He also scored four runs.
He hit homeruns in back-to-back games, which included his first career grand slam and a career-best six RBI in the Cougars' 13-0 rout on Saturday in Game 2. Campbell slugged 1.000 over the weekend as the team's DH.
Dowdy became the third Houston pitcher to earn American Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week honors as Andrew Lantrip (Feb. 23) and Patrick Weigel (March 16) have been tabbed to the list.
The league announced Chris Carrier from Memphis was named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week.
Joining Campbell on the weekly Honor Roll were: Zach Rodgers (UCF), Tristan Hammans (Cincinnati), Reid Love (ECU), and Alex Massey (Tulane).
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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