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Lee Guides Houston to Doubleheader Split
2/14/2020 7:38:00 PM | Softball
Freshman tosses first shutout of her career
HOUSTON – University of Houston Softball freshman pitcher Megan Lee threw the first shutout of her career to pace the Cougars to a doubleheader split on day one of the Houston Classic on Friday afternoon.
Behind Lee's effort, the Cougars (5-2) began the day taking down Dayton, 7-0, before falling to No. 21/21 Oregon by a score of 4-2. In the win over the Flyers (2-5), Lee allowed just three hits and one walk, while striking out six batters in the process.
The two runs Houston scored against Oregon (6-0) were the most runs an opponent has scored on the Ducks this season.
GAME 1 | Houston 7, Dayton 0
KEY INNINGS
1st | The Cougars wasted no time putting their offense on display, plating three runs in the bottom of the inning. After junior outfielder Charese Wyatt got things going with a double, a walk from senior infielder Sarah Queen put a pair on base with only one out. Senior infielder Kelli Montgomery then stepped up to the plate and launched a three-run home run to quickly put Houston out in front. 3-0.
4th | After retiring the first 10 batters she faced, Lee surrendered her first base runner when the Flyers collected their first hit of the game.
5th | With Houston holding a five-run lead, junior infielder Rock Benavides, extended the lead even further with her two-out single that scored Montgomery and sophomore designated player Bethany Busch to put the Cougars in front, 7-0.
TOP OFFENSIVE PLAYERS
Charese Wyatt | 3-4, RBI, R, 2B, 3B
Kelli Montgomery | 2-3, HR, 3 RBIs, 2 R
Kati Ray Brown | 2-3, HR, RBI, 2 R
Rock Benavides | 1-2, 2 RBIs
PITCHING BREAKDOWN
Megan Lee (W, 2-0) | 7.0 IP, 3 H, BB, 6 K
GAME 2 | No. 21/21 Oregon 4, Houston 0
KEY INNINGS
3rd | After Benavides led the inning of with a double to right field, Wyatt brought her around to score with a two-bagger of her own to tie the score at one. Once the Cougars loaded the bases after back-to-back batters were hit by a pitch, Wyatt came around to score off a wild pitch that gave Houston a one-run lead.
5th | A two-run home run from the Ducks gave them the lead again to hold a 3-2 advantage.
TOP OFFENSIVE PLAYERS
Charese Wyatt | 2-4, RBI, R, 2B
Rock Benavides | 1-3, R, 2B
PITCHING BREAKDOWN
Logan Hulon (L, 2-2) | 7.0 IP, 4 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
ON DECK
The Cougars continue its weekend at the Houston Classic with a pair of games on Saturday. Houston will face Oregon at 3:30 p.m. and Oregon State at 6 p.m.
Both games will be played at Cougar Softball Stadium and can be streamed online at uhcougars.com/watch.
SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets for the 2020 season are on sale now and can be purchased here for $90. Fans can also purchase a 10-game flex plan for $60 or a 20-game flex plan for $90.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Softball on Twitter and Instagram at UHCougarSB, and "Like" UHCougarSB on Facebook.
JOIN DIAMOND CLUB
Fans can help support the Houston Softball program by joining the Diamond Club. To find out more information about the Diamond Club, visit UHCougars.com or call Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GoUH. For more information, Click Here.
– UHCougars.com –
Behind Lee's effort, the Cougars (5-2) began the day taking down Dayton, 7-0, before falling to No. 21/21 Oregon by a score of 4-2. In the win over the Flyers (2-5), Lee allowed just three hits and one walk, while striking out six batters in the process.
The two runs Houston scored against Oregon (6-0) were the most runs an opponent has scored on the Ducks this season.
KEY INNINGS
1st | The Cougars wasted no time putting their offense on display, plating three runs in the bottom of the inning. After junior outfielder Charese Wyatt got things going with a double, a walk from senior infielder Sarah Queen put a pair on base with only one out. Senior infielder Kelli Montgomery then stepped up to the plate and launched a three-run home run to quickly put Houston out in front. 3-0.
4th | After retiring the first 10 batters she faced, Lee surrendered her first base runner when the Flyers collected their first hit of the game.
5th | With Houston holding a five-run lead, junior infielder Rock Benavides, extended the lead even further with her two-out single that scored Montgomery and sophomore designated player Bethany Busch to put the Cougars in front, 7-0.
TOP OFFENSIVE PLAYERS
Charese Wyatt | 3-4, RBI, R, 2B, 3B
Kelli Montgomery | 2-3, HR, 3 RBIs, 2 R
Kati Ray Brown | 2-3, HR, RBI, 2 R
Rock Benavides | 1-2, 2 RBIs
PITCHING BREAKDOWN
Megan Lee (W, 2-0) | 7.0 IP, 3 H, BB, 6 K
GAME 2 | No. 21/21 Oregon 4, Houston 0
KEY INNINGS
3rd | After Benavides led the inning of with a double to right field, Wyatt brought her around to score with a two-bagger of her own to tie the score at one. Once the Cougars loaded the bases after back-to-back batters were hit by a pitch, Wyatt came around to score off a wild pitch that gave Houston a one-run lead.
5th | A two-run home run from the Ducks gave them the lead again to hold a 3-2 advantage.
TOP OFFENSIVE PLAYERS
Charese Wyatt | 2-4, RBI, R, 2B
Rock Benavides | 1-3, R, 2B
PITCHING BREAKDOWN
Logan Hulon (L, 2-2) | 7.0 IP, 4 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
The Cougars continue its weekend at the Houston Classic with a pair of games on Saturday. Houston will face Oregon at 3:30 p.m. and Oregon State at 6 p.m.
Both games will be played at Cougar Softball Stadium and can be streamed online at uhcougars.com/watch.
Season tickets for the 2020 season are on sale now and can be purchased here for $90. Fans can also purchase a 10-game flex plan for $60 or a 20-game flex plan for $90.
Follow Houston Softball on Twitter and Instagram at UHCougarSB, and "Like" UHCougarSB on Facebook.
Fans can help support the Houston Softball program by joining the Diamond Club. To find out more information about the Diamond Club, visit UHCougars.com or call Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GoUH. For more information, Click Here.
– UHCougars.com –
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Lee, Megan (2-0)
L: BAILITZ (0-2)
Batting:
2B: Wyatt, Charese 1
3B: Wyatt, Charese 1
HR: Montgomery, Kelli 1 ; Brown, Kati Ray 1
RBI: Wyatt, Charese 1 ; Montgomery, Kelli 3 ; Brown, Kati Ray 1 ; Benavides, Rock 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Wyatt, Charese 1 ; Queen, Sarah 1 ; Montgomery, Kelli 2 ; Busch, Bethany 1 ; Brown, Kati Ray 2
SB: Queen, Sarah 1 ; Busch, Bethany 1
HBP: Odneal, Abby 1
Game Leaders
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RBI
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RBI
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AB
3
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H
2
RBI
1
AB
1
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
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