Friday, April 30
New Orleans, La.
2 p.m.
University of Houston
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No. 25 Tulane
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Tulane Takes Opener, 3-0
4/30/2021 4:51:00 PM | Baseball
NEW ORLEANS – Houston could not solve Tulane starter Braden Olthoff as the No. 25 Green Wave tacked on insurance late to down the Cougars 3-0 in the four-game series opener Friday afternoon from Greer Field at Turchin Stadium.
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Olthoff (5-1) struck out 12 Houston batters and worked around five hits in 8.0 innings. The right-hander, who did not allow a walk, held Houston to 1-for-10 (.100) with runners aboard and 0-for-4 (.000) with runners in scoring position.
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With the loss, Houston fell to 15-21 overall and 3-10 in American Athletic Conference play. Tulane extended its win streak to 11 consecutive and improved to 22-13 and 11-1 in league action.
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Houston starter Robert Gasser (5-4) allowed one run on five hits while walking a pair and striking out eight. The southpaw, who held Tulane to 1-for-7 (.143) with two outs, permitted three hits and a run in the first inning before holding Tulane scoreless over the next five frames.
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After getting into Houston's bullpen, Tulane used just one hit and capitalized on three walks and a hit by pitch to score a pair of runs in the seventh. Three-hole hitter Bennett Lee sent an RBI-single into right field and Chase Engelhard drew a bases-loaded, four-pitch walk.
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Gasser has tossed 5.0-plus innings in all 10 starts and allowed two-or-fewer runs in eight of 10 starts. The El Dorado Hills, California, native, who lowered his ERA to 2.13, has struck out six-plus batters in each of his last seven starts.
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The Cougars threatened in the sixth as pinch-hitter Samuel Benjamin set down a bunt single and Brad Burckel laced a single through the left side. A miscue on the bases stalled the momentum, however, and Houston ultimately stranded Burckel at second.
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The teams return to action for the doubleheader finale at 5:35 p.m. Houston will send right-hander Jaycob Deese (2-3, 4.70 ERA) to the mound against Tulane lefty Jack Aldrich (4-1, 3.50 ERA). The contest can be seen on ESPN+ and heard on Stretch Live.
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Olthoff (5-1) struck out 12 Houston batters and worked around five hits in 8.0 innings. The right-hander, who did not allow a walk, held Houston to 1-for-10 (.100) with runners aboard and 0-for-4 (.000) with runners in scoring position.
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With the loss, Houston fell to 15-21 overall and 3-10 in American Athletic Conference play. Tulane extended its win streak to 11 consecutive and improved to 22-13 and 11-1 in league action.
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Houston starter Robert Gasser (5-4) allowed one run on five hits while walking a pair and striking out eight. The southpaw, who held Tulane to 1-for-7 (.143) with two outs, permitted three hits and a run in the first inning before holding Tulane scoreless over the next five frames.
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After getting into Houston's bullpen, Tulane used just one hit and capitalized on three walks and a hit by pitch to score a pair of runs in the seventh. Three-hole hitter Bennett Lee sent an RBI-single into right field and Chase Engelhard drew a bases-loaded, four-pitch walk.
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Gasser has tossed 5.0-plus innings in all 10 starts and allowed two-or-fewer runs in eight of 10 starts. The El Dorado Hills, California, native, who lowered his ERA to 2.13, has struck out six-plus batters in each of his last seven starts.
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The Cougars threatened in the sixth as pinch-hitter Samuel Benjamin set down a bunt single and Brad Burckel laced a single through the left side. A miscue on the bases stalled the momentum, however, and Houston ultimately stranded Burckel at second.
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The teams return to action for the doubleheader finale at 5:35 p.m. Houston will send right-hander Jaycob Deese (2-3, 4.70 ERA) to the mound against Tulane lefty Jack Aldrich (4-1, 3.50 ERA). The contest can be seen on ESPN+ and heard on Stretch Live.
DUGOUT CLUBÂ
Fans can help support the Houston Baseball program directly by joining the Dugout Club. To find out more information about the Dugout Club, text UHBASEBALL to 71777, call Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GoUH or visit UHCougarPride.com.Â
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Follow Houston Baseball on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarBB, and "Like" Houston Cougar Baseball on Facebook.Â
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