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Cougars Upend Cal, Cap Series with Victory
2/19/2023 5:33:00 PM | Baseball
Houston scores four times late to earn 8-6 win in series finale
HOUSTON – University of Houston Baseball scored four times between the seventh and eighth innings including the eventual game-winning, go-ahead RBI-single from junior Zach Arnold en route to an 8-6 victory over Cal in the series finale Sunday afternoon from Sanders Field at Schroeder Park.
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The back-and-forth affair featured five lead changes including the Cougars (1-2) taking a one-run advantage courtesy of a two-run seventh inning which featured an RBI-double from senior Brandon Uhse and junior Justin Murray sacrifice fly before the Golden Bears (2-1) tied the game in the top of the eighth.
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After Cal evened the contest at six-all in the top of the eighth, Houston applied the pressure in the home half. Sophomore Malachi Lott drew a leadoff four-pitch walk and stole second. Sophomore Brandon Burckel moved Lott to third on a bunt single and stole second to put two in scoring position with no outs.
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Arnold's RBI-base knock and junior Alex Lopez's sacrifice fly provided Houston a two-run cushion in an up-for-grab contest that featured a combined 24 hits. Houston senior reliever José Torrealba (1-1) locked up the win, stranding the bases loaded in the eighth before adding two punchouts in a perfect ninth.
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Burckel provided a major boost offensively in the nine-hole, finishing 3 for 3 with three RBIs. The Lindale, Texas, native reached base four times and added one stolen base. After Cal jumped out to a 2-0 lead, Burckel evened the contest on a two-run double in the second. Two innings later, he provided a two-out, RBI-double as part of a two-run inning.Â
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Houston batted .344 (11 for 32) on the day including .381 (8 for 21) with runners aboard and .400 (4 for 10) with runners in scoring position. Cougar leadoff batters reached base in five of eight opportunities. Seven different Cougars registered at least one hit.
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UP NEXT
Houston hits the road for the first time this season when it visits UTSA at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The contest can be seen on C-USA tv and heard on The Varsity Network app.Â
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The Cougars will spend the weekend in Corpus Christi, Texas, taking part in the Kleberg Bank College Classic from Whataburger Field against Utah (Friday), A&M-Corpus Christi (Saturday) and Incarnate Word (Sunday).
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TICKETS ON SALE
Houston Baseball season tickets, flex plan packs and single-game tickets are now on sale. Season tickets start at just $150 for 29 home games ($5.17/game) including home matchups against Oklahoma, Texas A&M, East Carolina and Rice, among others.
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The back-and-forth affair featured five lead changes including the Cougars (1-2) taking a one-run advantage courtesy of a two-run seventh inning which featured an RBI-double from senior Brandon Uhse and junior Justin Murray sacrifice fly before the Golden Bears (2-1) tied the game in the top of the eighth.
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After Cal evened the contest at six-all in the top of the eighth, Houston applied the pressure in the home half. Sophomore Malachi Lott drew a leadoff four-pitch walk and stole second. Sophomore Brandon Burckel moved Lott to third on a bunt single and stole second to put two in scoring position with no outs.
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Arnold's RBI-base knock and junior Alex Lopez's sacrifice fly provided Houston a two-run cushion in an up-for-grab contest that featured a combined 24 hits. Houston senior reliever José Torrealba (1-1) locked up the win, stranding the bases loaded in the eighth before adding two punchouts in a perfect ninth.
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Burckel provided a major boost offensively in the nine-hole, finishing 3 for 3 with three RBIs. The Lindale, Texas, native reached base four times and added one stolen base. After Cal jumped out to a 2-0 lead, Burckel evened the contest on a two-run double in the second. Two innings later, he provided a two-out, RBI-double as part of a two-run inning.Â
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Houston batted .344 (11 for 32) on the day including .381 (8 for 21) with runners aboard and .400 (4 for 10) with runners in scoring position. Cougar leadoff batters reached base in five of eight opportunities. Seven different Cougars registered at least one hit.
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UP NEXT
Houston hits the road for the first time this season when it visits UTSA at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The contest can be seen on C-USA tv and heard on The Varsity Network app.Â
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The Cougars will spend the weekend in Corpus Christi, Texas, taking part in the Kleberg Bank College Classic from Whataburger Field against Utah (Friday), A&M-Corpus Christi (Saturday) and Incarnate Word (Sunday).
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TICKETS ON SALE
Houston Baseball season tickets, flex plan packs and single-game tickets are now on sale. Season tickets start at just $150 for 29 home games ($5.17/game) including home matchups against Oklahoma, Texas A&M, East Carolina and Rice, among others.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISEÂ
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN THE DUGOUT CLUB Â
Fans are invited to join The Dugout Club to directly support Houston Baseball. Members provide financial support directly to Houston Baseball for needs beyond operating budget. For more information about the Dugout Club, text UHBASEBALL to 71777, call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684) or click here.Â
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STAY CONNECTED Â
Fans can receive updates by following UHCougarBB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Cougar Baseball. Fans can also follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarbb.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Torrealba, José (1-1)
L: Andres Galan (0-1)
Batting:
2B: Rodney Green Jr 1 ; Carson Crawford 1
3B: Dom Souto 1
RBI: Caleb Lomavita 1 ; Tucker Bougie 3 ; Carson Crawford 1 ; Dom Souto 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Caleb Lomavita 2 ; Rodney Green Jr 2 ; Jack Johnston 1 ; Dom Souto 1
SB: Rodney Green Jr 1
HBP: Carson Crawford 1 ; Kade Kretzschmar 1
Batting:
2B: Uhse, Brandon 1 ; Burckel, Brandon 2
RBI: Nickens, Cameron 1 ; Arnold, Zach 1 ; Lopez, Alex 1 ; Uhse, Brandon 1 ; Murray, Justin 1 ; Burckel, Brandon 3
SH: Tulimero, Anthony 1 ; Lott, Malachi 1
SF: Lopez, Alex 1 ; Murray, Justin 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Lopez, Alex 1 ; Uhse, Brandon 1 ; Murray, Justin 2 ; McMillan, Ian 1 ; Lott, Malachi 1 ; Burckel, Brandon 2
SB: Lott, Malachi 2 ; Burckel, Brandon 1
PO: Lott, Malachi 1
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RBI
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H
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RBI
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