Saturday, March 7
Tucson, Ariz.
5:00 PM
University of Houston
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No. 25 Arizona
Photo by: Maria Lysaker | Rice Athletics
Cougars Even Series with 3-1 Win
3/7/2020 8:30:00 PM | Baseball
Three-run fourth inning leads to victory over No. 25 Arizona
HOUSTON – The University of Houston baseball team evened the series against No. 25 Arizona with a 3-1 victory on Saturday at Hi Corbett Field.
The Cougars improved to 5-8, while Arizona dropped to 9-5. The series concludes on Sunday with first pitch set for 2 p.m. CT.
KEY INNINGS
1st | Arizona took a 1-0 lead on a RBI single in the bottom of the first inning.
4th | The Cougars plated three runs in the fourth to grab the lead. After a Ryan Hernandez double and a walk by Steven Rivas put two aboard, Brad Burckel's RBI double tied the game at 1-1. Two batters later, Rivas and Burckel came around to score on Kobe Hyland's two-RBI single to right field that put Houston up 3-1.
HOUSTON NOTES
Offense:
• Arizona outhit the Cougars, 11-7.
• Junior Ryan Hernandez doubled and scored a run, finishing 2-for-3 at the plate.
• Senior Brad Burckel was 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a run scored.
• Senior Kobe Hyland recorded a two-RBI single and finished 1-for-3 at the plate.
• Junior Kyle Lovelace and sophomore Derrick Cherry each added one hit apiece.
Pitching:
• Senior left-hander Clay Aguilar (2-0) earned the win, allowing one run on eight hits. The senior recorded two strikeouts and walked five on 96 pitches.
• Senior right-hander Carter Henry logged one shutout inning of relief work, surrendering one hit and recording one strikeout.
• Cherry picked up his second save of the season, tossing the final 2.1 innings without allowing a run. He struck out two and gave up two hits on 25 pitches.
• UH's pitching staff did not allow a run after the first inning as Arizona stranded 13 baserunners.
SEASON TICKETS ON SALE
Season tickets for the 2020 University of Houston Baseball season are on sale, and fans have the opportunity to renew and/or purchase tickets to games Don Sanders Field at Darryl & Lori Schroeder Park starting for $100.
Those interested in purchasing their season tickets can do so by visiting UHCougars.com/Tickets, calling Houston Athletics Ticketing at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647), or visiting the Ticket Office located just outside of Gate 1 (northeast corner) of TDECU Stadium. For more, click HERE.
To see the promotions schedule, click HERE.
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JOIN DUGOUT CLUB
Fans can help support the Houston Baseball program by joining the Dugout Club. To find out more information about the Dugout Club, visit UHCougarPride.com or call Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GoUH.
The Cougars improved to 5-8, while Arizona dropped to 9-5. The series concludes on Sunday with first pitch set for 2 p.m. CT.
1st | Arizona took a 1-0 lead on a RBI single in the bottom of the first inning.
4th | The Cougars plated three runs in the fourth to grab the lead. After a Ryan Hernandez double and a walk by Steven Rivas put two aboard, Brad Burckel's RBI double tied the game at 1-1. Two batters later, Rivas and Burckel came around to score on Kobe Hyland's two-RBI single to right field that put Houston up 3-1.
Offense:
• Arizona outhit the Cougars, 11-7.
• Junior Ryan Hernandez doubled and scored a run, finishing 2-for-3 at the plate.
• Senior Brad Burckel was 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a run scored.
• Senior Kobe Hyland recorded a two-RBI single and finished 1-for-3 at the plate.
• Junior Kyle Lovelace and sophomore Derrick Cherry each added one hit apiece.
Pitching:
• Senior left-hander Clay Aguilar (2-0) earned the win, allowing one run on eight hits. The senior recorded two strikeouts and walked five on 96 pitches.
• Senior right-hander Carter Henry logged one shutout inning of relief work, surrendering one hit and recording one strikeout.
• Cherry picked up his second save of the season, tossing the final 2.1 innings without allowing a run. He struck out two and gave up two hits on 25 pitches.
• UH's pitching staff did not allow a run after the first inning as Arizona stranded 13 baserunners.
Season tickets for the 2020 University of Houston Baseball season are on sale, and fans have the opportunity to renew and/or purchase tickets to games Don Sanders Field at Darryl & Lori Schroeder Park starting for $100.
Those interested in purchasing their season tickets can do so by visiting UHCougars.com/Tickets, calling Houston Athletics Ticketing at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647), or visiting the Ticket Office located just outside of Gate 1 (northeast corner) of TDECU Stadium. For more, click HERE.
To see the promotions schedule, click HERE.
Follow Houston Baseball on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarBB, and "Like" UHCougarBB on Facebook.
Fans can help support the Houston Baseball program by joining the Dugout Club. To find out more information about the Dugout Club, visit UHCougarPride.com or call Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GoUH.
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