University of Houston Athletics
Houston Baseball Sweeps American Weekly Honors
5/11/2015 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- For the first time since the 2003 season, Houston Baseball swept the conference weekly honors as sophomore Andrew Lantrip was tabbed the American Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week and freshman Corey Julks was named the league's Player of the Week after helping the Cougars to its fifth straight series win and remain atop the conference leaderboard with three games to play.
Andrew Lantrip -- PITCHER OF THE WEEK
Lantrip's recognition is the fourth straight American Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week honor -- the most consecutive honors in program history - after junior Kyle Dowdy (April 20, May 4) and freshman Seth Romero (April 27) each won the award the previous three weeks.
The right-hander won his second weekly honor of the year after earning it back on Feb. 23 following a win over Alabama.
Lantrip tossed an 8.0-inning gem on Friday vs. East Carolina that saw him strike out nine Pirates and allow just one run en route to his seventh win of the year, improving to 7-3. The win kept Houston atop the conference standings.
On the season, Lantrip has struck out 86 in 90.2 innings, both ranking him among the American Athletic Conference's Top 3 in those categories.
Houston now has had six Pitchers of the Week this season. Joining Lantrip (May 11, Feb. 23) was Romero (April 27), Dowdy (May 4, April 20), and junior Patrick Weigel (March 16).
The six Pitcher of the Week honors is the most by a Houston pitching staff since the 2000 season when seven honors were awarded.
Corey Julks -- PLAYER OF THE WEEK
For the first time in his young career, Corey Julks was named the league's Player of the Week.
The left fielder led Houston with a .533 average in four games, going 8-for-15 with three runs scored. The highlight of his weekly line is the six RBI following four extra base hits, including two homeruns and two doubles.
Julks hit his only two homeruns of his freshman campaign this week, one coming in a midweek win over McNeese State and the second coming in a crucial 11-1, run-rule win on Sunday vs. East Carolina.
The Friendswood, Texas native had a multi-hit game in three of the four games this week and drove in at least one run in all four, including three RBI in the series finale win vs. the Pirates.
On the week, Julks slugged 1.067 with 16 total bases, while notching a .611 on-base percentage with three walks. Following the weekly performance, he upped his average from .267 to .296.
Julks becomes the second Cougar to be named Player of the Week this season, joining Chris Iriart, who was honored on March 23 following a series sweep at New Mexico.
Houston Baseball became the first school in the American Athletic Conference this season to sweep the weekly awards.
ON DECK
Houston will meet Rice on Tuesday, May 12 for the third and final game of the Silver Glove Series this season with the trophy on the line as each team has won one game this season.
The game will take place in Sugar Land, Texas at Constellation Field -- home of the Sugar Land Skeeters. First pitch is slated for 6:30 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets will run through the Sugar Land Skeeters Box Office and can be purchased by clicking here. All students will be required to purchase tickets at $7 with adult tickets at $10.
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 three 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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