Don Sanders Cup Evened with Loss at SHSU

Wednesday, April 18

Huntsville, Texas

6:30 PM

University of Houston

22-15

Sam Houston State

26-12

Houston

SHSU

4/18/2018 12:00:00 AM | Baseball

Box Score

April 18, 2018

Final Stats | Box Score (PDF)

HUNTSVILLE, Texas -- Houston Baseball wasn't able to overcome early runs by Sam Houston State as it fell 8-3 on Wednesday in Game 2 of the Don Sanders Cup at Don Sanders Stadium.

With the loss, the Cougars fell to 22-15 overall and Sam Houston State, with the win, improved to 26-12.

The two teams will meet once more on Tuesday, May 1 at Constellation Field in Sugar Land, Texas. First pitch is slated for 7 p.m.

HOUSTON HITS

Houston and Sam Houston State now tied, 1-1, in the Don Sanders Cup series.
Connor Hollis has extended his on-base streak to 10 games.
Tyler Bielamowicz walks in the ninth to keep his on-base streak alive at 10 games.
Tucker Redden tied his career high with three hits.
The Cougars tallied its 14th game with 10+ hits, collecting 11 hits Wednesday.

Houston collected 11 hits on the night, led by Tucker Redden and Jared Triolo's three-hit outing. Redden joined Joe Davis and Connor Hollis with an RBI. Triolo, Drew Minter and Cooper Coldiron each scored a run.

PITCHING BREAKDOWN
[L] Fred Villarreal | 1.0 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
Brayson Hurdsman | 3.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 1 BB, 2 K
Hunter Edwards | 1.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 0 K
Nolan Bond | 2.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K

Houston starter Fred Villarreal went just 1.0 inning, allowing two earned runs on two hits with a walk and hit batter. He would suffer the loss, falling to 0-1 on the year in his first start of 2018.

Brayson Hurdsman would take over and last 3.0 innings, surrendering three runs on five hits and one walk with two strikeouts.

Hunter Edwards relived Hurdsman in the fifth and lasted 1.1 innings, allowing two runs on three hits with three walks.

Nolan Bond took over in the sixth and worked the Cougars out of a jam, inducing an inning-ending double play. He finished with 2.2 innings, allowing just one hit, no runs with one walk and a strikeout.

KEY INNINGS
1st | Houston jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the first when Joe Davis doubled in Jared Triolo, after he reached on a single.

Sam Houston State responded with three runs in the latter half of the inning on two hits and three free passes.

3rd | Houston made it interesting in the third but would strand bases loaded in the top half before Sam Houston extended its lead to 5-1 with two hits.

4th | Tucker Redden uses an RBI-single to plate Cooper Coldiron, who reached on a fielder's choice to make it a 5-2 game in the fourth.

Sam Houston State added another run to its column with a pair of hits and an RBI-single.

6th | The Bearkats uses a hit, two walks, a hit by pitch and sac fly to score two more runs and extend their lead to 8-2 in the sixth.

8th | Houston scored its third run of the game in the eighth on an RBI-single by Connor Hollis, plating Drew Minter, who walked.

ON DECK
The Cougars will then return to Schroeder Park for a big weekend series against American Athletic Conference newcomer Wichita State.

The series will begin on Friday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m., continue with Game 2 at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21 and wrap at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 22.

FRIDAY, APRIL 20 | CLICK HEREto purchase tickets
Throwback Jersey Night featuring throwbacks from Houston Baseball's past
Giveaway: Replica jersey

First 900 fans through the gates of Schroeder Park (mix of Adult L & Youth L)

Friday Frenzy Concession Deals

$1 popcorn, $2 hot dogs, $3 soda, $4 beer (21+) all night

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 | CLICK HERE to purchase tickets
Take your photo with the Houston Astros World Series Trophy on display at Schroeder Park

Fans MUST purchase a ticket to the game to take photo
Photo Opportunity: 4:30 p.m. -- 6:30 p.m.
Fans are encouraged to PRE-PURCHASE tickets and ARRIVE EARLY

Boy Scout Night

$3 tickets available for all area boy scouts using promo code: BOYSCOUTS
CLICK HERE for link to tickets

SUNDAY, APRIL 22 | CLICK HERE to purchase tickets
Bark in the Park | Bring your pup to Schroeder Park
Giveaway: UH Dog Bowl (while supplies last)

Rules + Waiver + Helpful Hints

All owners must sign a waiver | CLICK HERE for waiver.
Owners and dogs are welcome to sit in grassy areas within Schroeder Park.
Reserved and bleacher seats are off limits.
Dogs must be a non-aggressive breed, good in crowds of dogs and people, not in heat, in good health and current on all vaccinations.
Dog must be under 70 pounds.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
Children with dogs must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older at all times.
Owners must promptly bag and dispose of any waste created by their dog.
CLICK HERE for HELPFUL HINTS when bringing your pup to the park.

KIDS DAY

Kids 12 & under = FREE ADMISSION
Anthem Buddies
Postgame Run the Bases
Postgame Autographs from the team

TICKET INFORMATION
Single game tickets and the Flex 20 plan are all still available for purchase.
The Flex 20 Plan allows fans to use 20 undated vouchers in any combination for just $120.

The Baseball Flex 20 will provide you with flexibility to attend any games played at Schroeder Park. You will receive 20 vouchers, which can be redeemed for General Admission tickets to any home Baseball game played at Darryl and Lori Schroeder Park.

This is NOT a Season Ticket. Vouchers must be claimed prior to game day, and inventory to each game is subject to availability. To purchase the Flex Plan, CLICK HERE.

To purchase tickets, visit uhcougars.com/tickets or call 713-GO-COOGS.

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