University of Houston Athletics
Preview: Houston Ready for Wichita State
4/19/2018 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
| HOUSTON (22-15, 7-5) vs. WICHITA STATE (26-9, 4-5) | |
| WEEKEND BREAKDOWN |
| LOCATION | Schroeder Park | Houston Texas |
| GAMEDAY CENTRAL | GAMEDAY CENTRAL |
| LISTEN LIVE | UHCougars.com/baseradio |
| WATCH LIVE | UHCougars.com/allaccess |
| GAMETRACKER | | | |
| SERIES HISTORY | Houston and Wichita State have met 37 previous times. |
| SERIES RECORD | The Cougars lead the all-time series, 25-12. |
| GAME NOTES | Game Notes |
HOUSTON -- Houston Baseball returns to Schroeder Park for a three-game American Athletic Conference series this weekend when it welcomes league newcomer No. 24 Wichita State to campus. The series is slated to begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday, continue at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and wrap at 1 p.m. Sunday.
FRIDAY, APRIL 20 | CLICK HERE to 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.
FOLLOW ALONG
Listen Live: UHCougars.com/baseradio
Watch Live: UHCougars.com/allaccess
GAMEDAY Central: UHCougars.com/gameday
HOUSTON HITS
- Houston enters the weekend series at 22-15 overall and remains atop the league standings at 7-5.
- The Cougars are coming off a 2-2 midweek split with Sam Houston State to open the Don Sanders Cup with double midweek action. Houston won Game 1, 9-4, at Schroeder Park on Tuesday before falling 8-3 on the road in Huntsville.
- As a team, Houston is hitting .253 with 64 doubles, 12 home runs and 158 RBI.
- Leading the way offensively is sophomore Jared Triolo with a .367 average and team-high 55 hits.
- Connor Hollis paces the team in runs scored with 34 and is currently riding a 10-game on base streak.
- Houston pitching owns a 3.30 ERA and has fanned 328 and walked 125 in 335.2 innings.
- The Cougars are managing to hold their opponents to a .230 average.
- Junior Saturday starter Aaron Fletcher paces the team with a league-leading 1.08 ERA through nine starts. He is 4-2 with 53 strikeouts in 58.1 innings. Opponents are hitting .220 against the southpaw.
- Friday starter Trey Cumbie owns a 3-2 record and a 3.79 ERA through nine starts. He is second in the American with 71 strikeouts in 57.0 innings.
- Junior Ryan Randel got the nod last Sunday and picked up his third win in nine appearances and eight starts.
- Sophomore reliever Carter Henry paces the staff with 17 appearances and is 4-1 with three saves. He has thrown 10.0 straight innings without allowing an earned run, spanning eight appearances.
WICHITA STATE
- Wichita State enters the weekend with a 26-9 record and a 4-5 mark in American play.
- The Shockers are playing their first year in the American after moving over from the Missouri Valley Conference this season.
- WSU is coming off an 11-0 midweek win over Kansas on Wednesday and has earned wins in conference over ...
- As a team, WSU is hitting .300 with 68 doubles, 37 home runs and 224 RBI.
- Leading the way offensively is All-American Alec Bohm with a .353 average, 47 hits and 36 RBI.
- Five Shockers are hitting over .300 this season.
- The Shocker pitching staff owns a 3.69 ERA with nine saves, 333 strikeouts and 122 walks through 310.0 innings. Opponents are hitting .224 against the staff.
- Friday starter RHP Codi Heuer is 5-2 with a 4.93 ERA in nine starts. He has fanned 51 in 45.2 innings.
- Saturday starter RHP Liam Eddy owns a 3.08 ERA with a 6-2 record in nine starts. He has fanned 38 in 49.2 innings.
- Out of the bullpen, WSU has relied on RHP Chandler Sanburn, who has a team-high 18 appearances and is 0-1 with a 2.86 ERA with six saves.
SERIES HISTORY vs. WICHITA STATE
- Houston and Wichita State have met 37 previous times, dating back to 1951.
- The Cougars own the all-time series at 25-12.
- The two teams have not met since 2006, which was in an NCAA Regional in Norman, Okla.
- Houston hosted WSU back in 1997 where it earned two wins (10-6, 4-3).
- Last Time Out: June 3, 2006 | WSU 2, Houston 1 (NCAA Regional - Norman, Okla.)
PROBABLE STARTERS
FRIDAY
Houston: LHP Trey Cumbie (3.79 ERA, 3-2, 9 GS, 57.0 IP, 71 K, 12 BB)
Wichita State: RHP Codi Heuer (4.93 ERA, 5-2, 9 GS, 45.2 IP, 51 K, 21 BB)
SATURDAY
Houston: LHP Aaron Fletcher (1.08 ERA, 4-2, 9 GS, 58.1 IP, 53 K, 10 BB)
Wichita State: RHP Liam Eddy (3.08 ERA, 6-2, 9 GS, 49.2 IP, 38 K, 11 BB)
SUNDAY
Houston: TBA
Wichita State: TBA
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Connor Hollis
- Has reached base in 10 straight games.
- Has a hit in four straight.
- Leads the Cougars with 34 runs scored and 12 doubles.
- Paces the league with a 1.08 ERA in nine starts.
- Leads staff with 58.1 innings pitched.
- Has been named the American Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week twice.
ON DECK
Following the weekend series at home, Houston will travel to Austin to take on Texas at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The game will air on the Longhorn Network.
STAY CONNECTED
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