University of Houston Athletics
Tuesday, April 12
Lake Charles, La.
6 p.m.
University of Houston
at
McNeese
Lightning Suspends Houston-McNeese Game
4/12/2022 7:56:00 PM | Softball
LAKE CHARLES, La. – In a game that saw two lightning delays, the Houston softball team led McNeese 4-1 in the bottom of the first before the game was ultimately halted due to lightning and student-athlete safety.
The two teams will look to reschedule the game. Details surrounding whether the game will resume in the bottom of the first inning or if the game will restart completely will be decided later.
A four-run first inning for the Cougars set the table, scoring multiple runs in the first inning for the second-straight game. A two out strikeout passed ball allowed catcher Kati Ray Brown to reach first and allowed two runs to score.
The next batter, designated player Bethany Busch tripled to left-center, scoring Brown. Then, first baseman Britaney Shaw doubled past the third base bag to plate Busch.
The Cowgirls answered with a run of their own in the first inning on a sacrifice fly. Following the out, game officials, the umpires, the two head coaches and athletic trainers met and discussed the possibility of continuing the game. Multiple lightning strikes continued to delay the game before it was ultimately called off.
UP NEXT
Houston returns home to defend its nine-game home winning streak and eight-game conference unbeaten streak in a three-game series beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday against Wichita State. Tickets are available at $10 for adults and $5 for youth (ages 12 and under). To purchase, click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Softball on Twitter and Instagram at UHCougarSB, and "Like" UHCougarSB on Facebook.
JOIN DIAMOND CLUB
Fans can help support the Houston Softball program by joining the Diamond Club. To find out more information about the Diamond Club, visit UHCougars.com or call Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GoUH. For more information, Click Here.
The two teams will look to reschedule the game. Details surrounding whether the game will resume in the bottom of the first inning or if the game will restart completely will be decided later.
A four-run first inning for the Cougars set the table, scoring multiple runs in the first inning for the second-straight game. A two out strikeout passed ball allowed catcher Kati Ray Brown to reach first and allowed two runs to score.
The next batter, designated player Bethany Busch tripled to left-center, scoring Brown. Then, first baseman Britaney Shaw doubled past the third base bag to plate Busch.
The Cowgirls answered with a run of their own in the first inning on a sacrifice fly. Following the out, game officials, the umpires, the two head coaches and athletic trainers met and discussed the possibility of continuing the game. Multiple lightning strikes continued to delay the game before it was ultimately called off.
UP NEXT
Houston returns home to defend its nine-game home winning streak and eight-game conference unbeaten streak in a three-game series beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday against Wichita State. Tickets are available at $10 for adults and $5 for youth (ages 12 and under). To purchase, click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Softball on Twitter and Instagram at UHCougarSB, and "Like" UHCougarSB on Facebook.
JOIN DIAMOND CLUB
Fans can help support the Houston Softball program by joining the Diamond Club. To find out more information about the Diamond Club, visit UHCougars.com or call Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GoUH. For more information, Click Here.
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