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Offense Halted Against No. 21/18 Baylor
3/10/2020 10:18:00 PM | Softball
Cougars fall in both games of doubleheader
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Softball team fell to No. 21/18 Baylor in both games of its doubleheader on Tuesday inside Cougar Softball Stadium.
With the defeats, the Cougars move to 16-7 on the season, while the Lady Bears sit at 19-5. Tuesday's doubleheader was Houston's fourth and fifth games of the season squaring up against a ranked opponent.
The day started with the Cougars dropping the first contest, 1-0, before putting together a comeback that proved to be too much to overcome, falling 10-6.
In game one, sophomore pitcher Rachel Hertenberger tossed a gem that found her throw her third complete game of the season, having surrendered just two hits in the process. She threw 88 pitches in her seven innings of work.
The nighttime matchup saw graduate transfer Becca Schulte go 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs. Senior outfielder Lindsey Stewart joined Schulte as those with home runs in the game. As a team, the Cougars have now hit at least one home run in eight of their last nine games.
GAME 1 | Baylor 1, Houston 0
KEY INNINGS
1st | The Lady Bears jumped out to the first lead of the game, as a double, followed by an error from the Cougars, gave Baylor a 1-0 advantage.
7th | Houston collected its first hit of the game, thanks to a single from Stewart. The Cougars managed to move her to second with one out but were unable to cash in the run.
PITCHING BREAKDOWN
Rachel Hertenberger (L, 3-1) | 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K 88 Pitches
GAME 2 | Baylor 10, Houston 6
KEY INNINGS
5th | The Lady Bears plated seven runs in the top of the inning off four home runs to take a seven-run lead. That never stopped the Cougars from fighting back, as a leadoff single from sophomore outfielder Bethany Busch, followed by the two-run blast from Schulte, put Houston on the board. After senior infielder Kelli Montgomery was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, junior infielder Rock Benavides came around to score and cut the deficit to four.
6th | A two-run top of the inning from Baylor pushed the lead back to six, but Houston responded again in the bottom half, courtesy of a three-run homer from Stewart that cut the deficit in half and made it a 9-6 game.
TOP OFFENSIVE PLAYERS
Becca Schulte | 2-3, HR, 2 RBIs
Lindsey Stewart | 1-3, HR, 3 RBIs
Rock Benavides | 2 BB, 2 R
PITCHING BREAKDOWN
Logan Hulon (L, 6-4) | 4.1 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 5 K
Megan Lee | 1.2 IP, 7 H, 6 ER, 3 K
McKenna Fryar | 1.0 IP, H, 0 BB
ON DECK
The Cougars wrap up their nonconference tournament action, as Houston travels to Norman, Okla., to compete in the OU Tournament from March 13-15.
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
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JOIN DIAMOND CLUB
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– UHCougars.com –
With the defeats, the Cougars move to 16-7 on the season, while the Lady Bears sit at 19-5. Tuesday's doubleheader was Houston's fourth and fifth games of the season squaring up against a ranked opponent.
The day started with the Cougars dropping the first contest, 1-0, before putting together a comeback that proved to be too much to overcome, falling 10-6.
In game one, sophomore pitcher Rachel Hertenberger tossed a gem that found her throw her third complete game of the season, having surrendered just two hits in the process. She threw 88 pitches in her seven innings of work.
The nighttime matchup saw graduate transfer Becca Schulte go 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs. Senior outfielder Lindsey Stewart joined Schulte as those with home runs in the game. As a team, the Cougars have now hit at least one home run in eight of their last nine games.
KEY INNINGS
1st | The Lady Bears jumped out to the first lead of the game, as a double, followed by an error from the Cougars, gave Baylor a 1-0 advantage.
7th | Houston collected its first hit of the game, thanks to a single from Stewart. The Cougars managed to move her to second with one out but were unable to cash in the run.
PITCHING BREAKDOWN
Rachel Hertenberger (L, 3-1) | 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K 88 Pitches
GAME 2 | Baylor 10, Houston 6
KEY INNINGS
5th | The Lady Bears plated seven runs in the top of the inning off four home runs to take a seven-run lead. That never stopped the Cougars from fighting back, as a leadoff single from sophomore outfielder Bethany Busch, followed by the two-run blast from Schulte, put Houston on the board. After senior infielder Kelli Montgomery was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, junior infielder Rock Benavides came around to score and cut the deficit to four.
6th | A two-run top of the inning from Baylor pushed the lead back to six, but Houston responded again in the bottom half, courtesy of a three-run homer from Stewart that cut the deficit in half and made it a 9-6 game.
TOP OFFENSIVE PLAYERS
Becca Schulte | 2-3, HR, 2 RBIs
Lindsey Stewart | 1-3, HR, 3 RBIs
Rock Benavides | 2 BB, 2 R
PITCHING BREAKDOWN
Logan Hulon (L, 6-4) | 4.1 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 5 K
Megan Lee | 1.2 IP, 7 H, 6 ER, 3 K
McKenna Fryar | 1.0 IP, H, 0 BB
The Cougars wrap up their nonconference tournament action, as Houston travels to Norman, Okla., to compete in the OU Tournament from March 13-15.
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: Rodoni (8-3)
L: Hertenberger, Rachel (3-1)
Batting:
2B: McGlaun 1
Base Running:
RUNS: McGlaun 1
CS: Courtney 1
Batting:
SH: Wyatt, Charese 1
Game Leaders
Hitting
AB
3
R
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H
1
RBI
0
AB
2
R
0
H
0
RBI
0
AB
3
R
0
H
0
RBI
0
AB
3
R
0
H
0
RBI
0
Players Mentioned
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