Friday, May 7
Houston, Texas
2 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
Cincinnati
Cincinnati on Senior Weekend
5/6/2021 11:10:00 AM | Baseball
Houston closes home regular season, hosts Cincinnati
HOUSTON – Houston closes its home regular season slate, welcoming Cincinnati for a four-game series beginning at 2 p.m. Friday from Don Sanders Field at Darryl & Lori Schroeder Park. Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader starts 45 minutes following the conclusion of the opener.
Saturday's middle game is set for 2 p.m. and Sunday's finale gets underway at noon. Prior the Sunday's finale, Houston will honor its seven-member senior class. The ceremony begins at 11:40 a.m. so fans are encouraged to arrive early.
A limited number of general admission tickets are available while supplies last. Fans are encouraged to act quickly and purchase prior to their arrival on campus. To purchase seats, visit UHCougars.com/tickets.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Game 1: Live Stats • ESPN+ • Live Audio
Game 2: Live Stats • ESPN+ • Live Audio
Game 3: Live Stats • ESPN+ • Live Audio
Game 4: Live Stats • ESPN+ • Live Audio
Houston Notes • Cincinnati Notes • AAC Notes
PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS
– FRIDAY (G1): LHP Robert Gasser (5-4, 2.13 ERA) vs. LHP Garrett Schoenle (4-2, 3.99 ERA)
– FRIDAY (G2): RHP Jaycob Deese (2-4, 4.83 ERA) vs. RHP Zach Segal (4-3, 4.66 ERA)
– SATURDAY: RHP Ben Sears (2-3, 5.57 ERA) vs. LHP Evan Shawver (2-1, 1.74 ERA)
– SUNDAY: RHP Carter Henry (1-3, 5.40 ERA) vs. RHP Jalen Wade (2-0, 8.20 ERA)
NEED TO KNOW
Houston (16-23, 4-12 AAC) and Cincinnati (21-20, 10-10 AAC) have met 51 times with Houston holding a 39-12 advantage (series dates to 1958). The Cougars have won the last seven series at home against the Bearcats (1998-present), going 17-4 in those games.
Sunday's senior ceremony will honor Andy Belcik, Tyler Bielamowicz, Sean Bretz, Ryne Edmondson, Carter Henry and Layne Looney.
Over its last eight games, Houston pitching has posted a 3.44 ERA. Its bullpen has recorded a 2.55 ERA over 17.2 innings during the stretch. Houston starting pitching has tossed 5.0-plus innings in seven of the last eight games and limited opponents to three-or-fewer earned runs five times.
Since dropping all four games on AAC opening weekend to East Carolina, Cincinnati has gone 10-6 in league play including series victories against Memphis and Wichita State. The Bearcats rank second in the league in slugging (.442), hits (396) and stolen bases (64).
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 is set for 2 p.m. and Sunday's finale gets underway at noon. Prior the Sunday's finale, Houston will honor its seven-member senior class. The ceremony begins at 11:40 a.m. so fans are encouraged to arrive early.
A limited number of general admission tickets are available while supplies last. Fans are encouraged to act quickly and purchase prior to their arrival on campus. To purchase seats, visit UHCougars.com/tickets.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Game 1: Live Stats • ESPN+ • Live Audio
Game 2: Live Stats • ESPN+ • Live Audio
Game 3: Live Stats • ESPN+ • Live Audio
Game 4: Live Stats • ESPN+ • Live Audio
Houston Notes • Cincinnati Notes • AAC Notes
PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS
– FRIDAY (G1): LHP Robert Gasser (5-4, 2.13 ERA) vs. LHP Garrett Schoenle (4-2, 3.99 ERA)
– FRIDAY (G2): RHP Jaycob Deese (2-4, 4.83 ERA) vs. RHP Zach Segal (4-3, 4.66 ERA)
– SATURDAY: RHP Ben Sears (2-3, 5.57 ERA) vs. LHP Evan Shawver (2-1, 1.74 ERA)
– SUNDAY: RHP Carter Henry (1-3, 5.40 ERA) vs. RHP Jalen Wade (2-0, 8.20 ERA)
NEED TO KNOW
Houston (16-23, 4-12 AAC) and Cincinnati (21-20, 10-10 AAC) have met 51 times with Houston holding a 39-12 advantage (series dates to 1958). The Cougars have won the last seven series at home against the Bearcats (1998-present), going 17-4 in those games.
Sunday's senior ceremony will honor Andy Belcik, Tyler Bielamowicz, Sean Bretz, Ryne Edmondson, Carter Henry and Layne Looney.
Over its last eight games, Houston pitching has posted a 3.44 ERA. Its bullpen has recorded a 2.55 ERA over 17.2 innings during the stretch. Houston starting pitching has tossed 5.0-plus innings in seven of the last eight games and limited opponents to three-or-fewer earned runs five times.
Since dropping all four games on AAC opening weekend to East Carolina, Cincinnati has gone 10-6 in league play including series victories against Memphis and Wichita State. The Bearcats rank second in the league in slugging (.442), hits (396) and stolen bases (64).
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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