Thursday, April 14
Houston, Texas
6:30 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
Tulane
Tulane In Town
4/13/2022 5:31:00 PM | Baseball
Cougars, Green Wave battle at Schroeder Park
HOUSTON – Houston Baseball continues its homestand and returns to American Athletic Conference play when it hosts Tulane for a three-game series beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday from Sanders Field at Schroeder Park.
Friday's middle game begins at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday's finale starts at 1 o'clock. Thursday marks the 96th all-time meeting and 33rd as co-members of The American between the long-time opponents.
Houston (21-12, 3-3 American) is looking to bounce back after dropping 2 of 3 at Cincinnati last weekend. The Cougars are in the midst of playing 19 of 23 games at home, a stretch which runs through April 24.
Tulane (23-10-1, 5-1 American) sits tied atop The American standings with UCF after taking 2 of 3 from South Florida one weekend ago. The Green Wave lead the league in hits (314) and runs (244) while ranking second in ERA (4.15).
HOW TO FOLLOW
Game 1: Live Stats • Live Audio • ESPN+
Game 2: Live Stats • Live Audio • ESPN+
Game 3: Live Stats • Live Audio • ESPN+
Houston Notes • Tulane Notes • American Notes
PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS
– THURSDAY: RHP Jaycob Deese (2-2, 3.30 ERA) vs. RHP Grant Siegel (6-0, 1.29 ERA)
– FRIDAY: LHP Kyle LaCalameto (2-1, 3.26 ERA) vs. LHP Dylan Carmouche (4-1, 3.86 ERA)
– SATURDAY: TBD vs. RHP Michael Massey (2-1, 4.35 ERA)
PROMOTIONS
This weekend's 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.
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.
NEED TO KNOW
Houston and Tulane have met 95 times with the Cougars holding a 51-44 advantage (series dates to 1986). Houston took 2-of-3 in the last meeting between the teams at Schroeder Park, coming May 11-12, 2019.
Houston catcher Anthony Tulimero leads the league in caught stealing by (15) and is second in hits (46) and third in batting average (.365). Closer Ben Sears is second in conference in wins (5) and saves (6).
The Cougars are 15-5 at home, batting .309 alongside a 4.05 ERA. The Cougars knocked off Wichita State, taking 2 of 3 on American opening weekend. Houston has won all five of its home weekend series.
UP NEXT
Houston welcomes Houston Baptist to Schroeder Park for a 6:30 p.m. first pitch Tuesday. As part of 2-Dollar Tuesday, fans can purchase $2 tickets at the box office and take advantage of $2 Frito pies.
TICKETS ON SALE
Houston Baseball single-game tickets and flex packs from Sanders Field at Schroeder Park are on sale. The Cougars will host 11 more games including a pair of visits from cross-town rival Rice. To purchase tickets, click here.
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.
Friday's middle game begins at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday's finale starts at 1 o'clock. Thursday marks the 96th all-time meeting and 33rd as co-members of The American between the long-time opponents.
Houston (21-12, 3-3 American) is looking to bounce back after dropping 2 of 3 at Cincinnati last weekend. The Cougars are in the midst of playing 19 of 23 games at home, a stretch which runs through April 24.
Tulane (23-10-1, 5-1 American) sits tied atop The American standings with UCF after taking 2 of 3 from South Florida one weekend ago. The Green Wave lead the league in hits (314) and runs (244) while ranking second in ERA (4.15).
HOW TO FOLLOW
Game 1: Live Stats • Live Audio • ESPN+
Game 2: Live Stats • Live Audio • ESPN+
Game 3: Live Stats • Live Audio • ESPN+
Houston Notes • Tulane Notes • American Notes
PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS
– THURSDAY: RHP Jaycob Deese (2-2, 3.30 ERA) vs. RHP Grant Siegel (6-0, 1.29 ERA)
– FRIDAY: LHP Kyle LaCalameto (2-1, 3.26 ERA) vs. LHP Dylan Carmouche (4-1, 3.86 ERA)
– SATURDAY: TBD vs. RHP Michael Massey (2-1, 4.35 ERA)
PROMOTIONS
This weekend's 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.
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.
NEED TO KNOW
Houston and Tulane have met 95 times with the Cougars holding a 51-44 advantage (series dates to 1986). Houston took 2-of-3 in the last meeting between the teams at Schroeder Park, coming May 11-12, 2019.
Houston catcher Anthony Tulimero leads the league in caught stealing by (15) and is second in hits (46) and third in batting average (.365). Closer Ben Sears is second in conference in wins (5) and saves (6).
The Cougars are 15-5 at home, batting .309 alongside a 4.05 ERA. The Cougars knocked off Wichita State, taking 2 of 3 on American opening weekend. Houston has won all five of its home weekend series.
UP NEXT
Houston welcomes Houston Baptist to Schroeder Park for a 6:30 p.m. first pitch Tuesday. As part of 2-Dollar Tuesday, fans can purchase $2 tickets at the box office and take advantage of $2 Frito pies.
TICKETS ON SALE
Houston Baseball single-game tickets and flex packs from Sanders Field at Schroeder Park are on sale. The Cougars will host 11 more games including a pair of visits from cross-town rival Rice. To purchase tickets, click here.
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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