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McMillan, Cougars Walk Off Shockers
4/3/2022 4:54:00 PM | Baseball
HOUSTON – Houston shortstop Ian McMillan laced a run-scoring double into right field in the ninth inning, lifting Houston to a 4-3 walk-off victory against Wichita State to secure the three-game series on Sunday afternoon from Sanders Field at Schroeder Park.
The Cougars (19-9, 2-1 American) overcame a two-run deficit, scoring twice in the eighth, to tie the contest at three-all on a pair of hits and as many Wichita State (12-15, 1-2 American) errors. Brandon Uhse, who clubbed a home run to start the scoring in the fourth, drove a one-out RBI-single into center.
With two outs and two aboard in the eighth, Cameron Nickens sent a dribble to the right side, reaching on a base hit and advancing to second as the throw sailed out of play. The base knock scored pinch hitter Samuel Tormos who drew a five-pitch leadoff walk.
In the ninth, Ryan Hernandez (leadoff single) was erased on a Malachi Lott fielder's choice. With a 1-0 count and one away, McMillan lined a double into right field. A diving attempt allowed the ball to skip to the wall, plating a hustling Lott from first base.
Houston tied the game at one-all on a solo home run from Uhse in the fourth inning. The 379-foot homer over the left field wall was his fourth of the season.
Wichita State immediately untied the game in the fifth as first baseman Garrett Kocis deposited a solo home run over the left field wall. One inning later, the Shockers chased Houston starter Derrick Cherry, as a double, pair of walks and hit by pitch led to a run.
In his third start of the season, Cherry allowed three runs on five hits alongside three walks and four strikeouts. Cougar reliever Cameron Prayer added a strikeout in his lone batter faced to strand the bases loaded in the sixth inning and Kyle LaCalameto tossed 2.0 scoreless alongside a pair of strikeouts.
UP NEXT
Houston wraps its eight-game homestand with a visit from Sam Houston at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Cougars, who defeated the Bearkats, 9-1, in Huntsville, Texas, on March 22, are one win from securing the Don Sanders Cup.
As part of 2-Dollar Tuesday, fans can purchase $2 tickets at the box office on game day and take advantage of $2 nachos at the concession stand.
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.
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Follow Houston Baseball on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarBB, and "Like" Houston Cougar Baseball on Facebook.
The Cougars (19-9, 2-1 American) overcame a two-run deficit, scoring twice in the eighth, to tie the contest at three-all on a pair of hits and as many Wichita State (12-15, 1-2 American) errors. Brandon Uhse, who clubbed a home run to start the scoring in the fourth, drove a one-out RBI-single into center.
With two outs and two aboard in the eighth, Cameron Nickens sent a dribble to the right side, reaching on a base hit and advancing to second as the throw sailed out of play. The base knock scored pinch hitter Samuel Tormos who drew a five-pitch leadoff walk.
In the ninth, Ryan Hernandez (leadoff single) was erased on a Malachi Lott fielder's choice. With a 1-0 count and one away, McMillan lined a double into right field. A diving attempt allowed the ball to skip to the wall, plating a hustling Lott from first base.
The walk-off victory was the first for the Cougars since McMillan walked off Cincinnati on May 8, 2021. The victory went to closer Ben Sears (4-0) who retired all three Shockers he faced after the Cougars tied the game in the eighth.The mayor of Walk-Off City. 🌇#GoCoogs x @IanMcMillan123 pic.twitter.com/hmuZJ15oVv
— Houston Baseball (@UHCougarBB) April 3, 2022
Houston tied the game at one-all on a solo home run from Uhse in the fourth inning. The 379-foot homer over the left field wall was his fourth of the season.
Wichita State immediately untied the game in the fifth as first baseman Garrett Kocis deposited a solo home run over the left field wall. One inning later, the Shockers chased Houston starter Derrick Cherry, as a double, pair of walks and hit by pitch led to a run.
In his third start of the season, Cherry allowed three runs on five hits alongside three walks and four strikeouts. Cougar reliever Cameron Prayer added a strikeout in his lone batter faced to strand the bases loaded in the sixth inning and Kyle LaCalameto tossed 2.0 scoreless alongside a pair of strikeouts.
UP NEXT
Houston wraps its eight-game homestand with a visit from Sam Houston at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Cougars, who defeated the Bearkats, 9-1, in Huntsville, Texas, on March 22, are one win from securing the Don Sanders Cup.
As part of 2-Dollar Tuesday, fans can purchase $2 tickets at the box office on game day and take advantage of $2 nachos at the concession stand.
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.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Sears, Ben (4-0)
L: Holden, Connor (2-1)
Batting:
2B: Ingram, Chuck 1 ; Rodden, Brock 1 ; Stroh, Seth 1
HR: Kocis, Garrett 1 ; Stroh, Seth 1
RBI: Kocis, Garrett 1 ; Cadena, Ross 1 ; Stroh, Seth 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Rodden, Brock 1 ; Kocis, Garrett 1 ; Stroh, Seth 1
CS: Thornhill, Sawyre 1
HBP: Cadena, Ross 1
Batting:
2B: McMillan, Ian 1
HR: Uhse, Brandon 1
RBI: Uhse, Brandon 2 ; McMillan, Ian 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Uhse, Brandon 1 ; Lott, Malachi 1 ; Benjamin, Samuel 1 ; Tormos, Samuel 1
CS: Arnold, Zach 1
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