Tuesday, April 12
Houston, Texas
6:30 p.m.
University of Houston
21-12
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UTRGV
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Houston
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Midweek Win Streak Snapped
4/12/2022 9:46:00 PM | Baseball
HOUSTON – UTRGV struck for five runs in the fifth inning and kept Houston's bats at bay as the Vaqueros snapped the Cougars' streak of perfection in the midweek with a 9-1 win on Tuesday night from Sanders Field at Schroeder Park.
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The Cougars (21-12), who had won eight consecutive midweek contests, batted just .188 (3-for-16) with runners aboard. Houston's lone run came on an RBI-groundout from Cameron Nickens in the sixth inning.
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UTRGV (18-14) batted around in the fifth inning, stretching its one-run advantage to six thanks to five hits highlighted by a three-run home run from leadoff hitter Cameron Blake. The Vaqueros tacked on two more in the fifth via Blake's two-run triple.
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Houston starter Nathan Medrano (4-3) allowed one run on one hit with two walks and three strikeouts in 2.0 innings. UTRGV taxed Cougar reliever Derrick Cherry for five runs (four earned) on four hits in 1.2 innings.
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UTRGV starter Randy Garza worked around three hits and three walks, tossing 2.1 scoreless frames. Reliever Ricky Gerik (2-2) earned the victory, tossing 2.2 scoreless frames. Offensively, the Vaqueros were led by Blake's five RBIs.
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UP NEXT
Houston continues American Athletic Conference play when it hosts Tulane for a three-game set beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Friday's middle game is slated for 6:30 p.m. and Saturday's finale begins at 1 p.m.
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The series will serve as Alumni Weekend presented by Ford – the Official Truck and SUV of Houston Athletics. Cougar alumni are welcomed back. Thursday will be International Student Night. On Saturday, Foam Hammers sponsored by the UH Alumni Association will be given away while kids can participate in a postgame Easter Egg Hunt. Ford will be giving away "crazy" red and white hair all weekend.
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Friday is "713 Night" at the ballpark where fans can buy $7 tickets at the box office and take advantage of $7.13 Tex-Mex Nachos at the concession stand. A Houston win on Saturday means fans in attendance walk away with a buy one, get one free box combo offer courtesy of Raising Cane's.
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The Cougars (21-12), who had won eight consecutive midweek contests, batted just .188 (3-for-16) with runners aboard. Houston's lone run came on an RBI-groundout from Cameron Nickens in the sixth inning.
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UTRGV (18-14) batted around in the fifth inning, stretching its one-run advantage to six thanks to five hits highlighted by a three-run home run from leadoff hitter Cameron Blake. The Vaqueros tacked on two more in the fifth via Blake's two-run triple.
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Houston starter Nathan Medrano (4-3) allowed one run on one hit with two walks and three strikeouts in 2.0 innings. UTRGV taxed Cougar reliever Derrick Cherry for five runs (four earned) on four hits in 1.2 innings.
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UTRGV starter Randy Garza worked around three hits and three walks, tossing 2.1 scoreless frames. Reliever Ricky Gerik (2-2) earned the victory, tossing 2.2 scoreless frames. Offensively, the Vaqueros were led by Blake's five RBIs.
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UP NEXT
Houston continues American Athletic Conference play when it hosts Tulane for a three-game set beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Friday's middle game is slated for 6:30 p.m. and Saturday's finale begins at 1 p.m.
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The series will serve as Alumni Weekend presented by Ford – the Official Truck and SUV of Houston Athletics. Cougar alumni are welcomed back. Thursday will be International Student Night. On Saturday, Foam Hammers sponsored by the UH Alumni Association will be given away while kids can participate in a postgame Easter Egg Hunt. Ford will be giving away "crazy" red and white hair all weekend.
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Friday is "713 Night" at the ballpark where fans can buy $7 tickets at the box office and take advantage of $7.13 Tex-Mex Nachos at the concession stand. A Houston win on Saturday means fans in attendance walk away with a buy one, get one free box combo offer courtesy of Raising Cane's.
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DUGOUT CLUB Â
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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STAY CONNECTED Â
Follow Houston Baseball on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarBB, and "Like" Houston Cougar Baseball on Facebook. Â
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Gerik Jr., Ricky (2-2)
L: Medrano, Nathan (4-3)
Batting:
2B: Rojas Jr., Freddy 1 ; Shelton, DeAndre' 2
3B: Blake, Cameron 1
HR: Blake, Cameron 1 ; Sturges, Bryan 1
RBI: Blake, Cameron 5 ; Sturges, Bryan 1 ; Cain, Brett 1 ; Shelton, DeAndre' 1 ; Lopez, Isaac 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Blake, Cameron 2 ; Sturges, Bryan 1 ; Sanchez, Jacob 1 ; Ramirez, Diego 1 ; Shelton, DeAndre' 2 ; Lopez, Isaac 2
HBP: Pimentel, Brandon 1 ; Sturges, Bryan 1 ; Rojas Jr., Freddy 1 ; Cain, Brett 1 ; Lopez, Isaac 1
Batting:
2B: Lopez, Alex 1 ; Burckel, Brandon 1
RBI: Nickens, Cameron 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Lopez, Alex 1
SB: Burckel, Brandon 1
CS: Tormos, Samuel 1
Game Leaders
Hitting
AB
4
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
dh/3b
AB
4
R
1
H
1
RBI
0
AB
4
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
4
R
0
H
1
RBI
1
Players Mentioned
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