University of Houston Athletics
Kyle Dowdy Tabbed American Pitcher of the Week
5/4/2015 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- For the third consecutive week, Houston Baseball has produced the American Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week as junior Kyle Dowdy earned his second weekly honor, being tabbed this week's honoree after helping the Cougars to a series win on the road at Tulane.
Dowdy tossed his second complete game shutout of the season in a 3-0 win at Tulane on Saturday, allowing just four hits, two walks, while striking out six en route to his seventh win of the season.
Dowdy would retire the first six hitters he faced at Tulane, before allowing a leadoff single in the third. That runner was erased on the Cougars' first of three double plays on the afternoon.
Tulane made its biggest threat in the seventh inning after a two-out single and walk put runners at first and second -- the only inning where the Green Wave had the tying run at the plate, but Dowdy was able to induce an inning-ending flyout to keep Tulane off the board and preserve the shutout.
The San Diego, Calif. native is now 7-1 on the year with a 2.77 ERA in 15 appearances and eight starts.
With that win, Dowdy has now won four straight starts and has gone the distance in two of the four.
Dowdy is the third straight Pitcher of the Week for the Cougars after Seth Romero claimed the honor a week ago after earning a save and win in a series victory on the road at USF.
Houston now has had five Pitchers of the Week this season. Joining Romero and Dowdy (April 20) were junior Patrick Weigel (March 16) and sophomore Andrew Lantrip (Feb. 23).
The five Pitcher of the Week honors is the most by a Houston pitching staff since the 2006 season when five honors were awarded.
The American Athletic Conference announced Trey Haberkorn from Cincinnati as the league's Player of the Week.
ON DECK
Houston Baseball will welcome in McNeese State for a 6:30 p.m. Tuesday midweek contest as part of a four-game stretch played at Cougar Field this week.
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 seven 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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