University of Houston Athletics
Friday, May 14
Memphis, Tenn.
1 p.m.
University of Houston
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Memphis
Photo by: Erik Williams
Cougars Meet Memphis
5/13/2021 9:06:00 AM | Baseball
Houston begins road trip at Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Houston closes out its regular season with eight straight on the road beginning Friday at Memphis. The teams will play a 1 p.m. doubleheader. The second contest will start 45 minutes following the conclusion of the opener.
Saturday's middle game begins at 2 p.m. and Sunday's finale gets underway at 11 a.m. All four contests can be heard on Stretch Live with Jeremy Branham on the call.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Game 1: Live Stats • Live Audio
Game 2: Live Stats • Live Audio
Game 3: Live Stats • Live Audio
Game 4: Live Stats • Live Audio
Houston Notes • Memphis Notes • AAC Notes
PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS
– FRIDAY (G1): LHP Robert Gasser (5-5, 2.73 ERA) vs. RHP Carson Stinnett (3-4, 6.46 ERA)
– FRIDAY (G2): RHP Ben Sears (2-3, 5.62 ERA) vs. LHP Chris Durham (3-6, 5-84 ERA)
– SATURDAY: RHP Carter Henry (1-4, 6.19 ERA) vs. RHP Blake Wimberley (2-7, 6.40 ERA)
– SUNDAY: TBD vs. RHP James Muse (0-0, 6.29 ERA)
NEED TO KNOW
Houston (17-26, 5-15 AAC) and Memphis (14-32, 4-20 AAC) have met 74 times with the Cougars holding a 52-22 lead (series dates to 1997). Houston is 21-15 all-time at Memphis and has won eight of 12 series against the Tigers in Memphis.
Houston is 10-3 when leading after three innings and 11-3 when leading after four innings. The Cougars are 4-16 when trailing after three innings and 3-17 when trailing after four innings. Houston is 17-8 when scoring 3-plus runs, 12-0 when out-hitting opponents and 14-1 when leading after six.
Houston second baseman Brad Burckel has batted .304 (14-for-46) with a team-best 10 runs and five stolen bases over the last 12 games. In 25 games since March 21, Burckel leads Houston in average (.297), runs (18), hits (27) and stolen bases (8). The sophomore has reached base in 10 of the last 12 games and has a hit in nine of his last 12.
Memphis is looking to snap a three-game losing streak. The Tigers, who are hitting .223 as a team alongside a 6.94 ERA, have dropped six of the last seven and are searching for their first series win in conference play.
DUGOUT CLUB
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.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Baseball on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarBB, and "Like" Houston Cougar Baseball on Facebook.
Saturday's middle game begins at 2 p.m. and Sunday's finale gets underway at 11 a.m. All four contests can be heard on Stretch Live with Jeremy Branham on the call.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Game 1: Live Stats • Live Audio
Game 2: Live Stats • Live Audio
Game 3: Live Stats • Live Audio
Game 4: Live Stats • Live Audio
Houston Notes • Memphis Notes • AAC Notes
PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS
– FRIDAY (G1): LHP Robert Gasser (5-5, 2.73 ERA) vs. RHP Carson Stinnett (3-4, 6.46 ERA)
– FRIDAY (G2): RHP Ben Sears (2-3, 5.62 ERA) vs. LHP Chris Durham (3-6, 5-84 ERA)
– SATURDAY: RHP Carter Henry (1-4, 6.19 ERA) vs. RHP Blake Wimberley (2-7, 6.40 ERA)
– SUNDAY: TBD vs. RHP James Muse (0-0, 6.29 ERA)
NEED TO KNOW
Houston (17-26, 5-15 AAC) and Memphis (14-32, 4-20 AAC) have met 74 times with the Cougars holding a 52-22 lead (series dates to 1997). Houston is 21-15 all-time at Memphis and has won eight of 12 series against the Tigers in Memphis.
Houston is 10-3 when leading after three innings and 11-3 when leading after four innings. The Cougars are 4-16 when trailing after three innings and 3-17 when trailing after four innings. Houston is 17-8 when scoring 3-plus runs, 12-0 when out-hitting opponents and 14-1 when leading after six.
Houston second baseman Brad Burckel has batted .304 (14-for-46) with a team-best 10 runs and five stolen bases over the last 12 games. In 25 games since March 21, Burckel leads Houston in average (.297), runs (18), hits (27) and stolen bases (8). The sophomore has reached base in 10 of the last 12 games and has a hit in nine of his last 12.
Memphis is looking to snap a three-game losing streak. The Tigers, who are hitting .223 as a team alongside a 6.94 ERA, have dropped six of the last seven and are searching for their first series win in conference play.
DUGOUT CLUB
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.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Baseball on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarBB, and "Like" Houston Cougar Baseball on Facebook.
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