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Errors Hurt Softball in Loss to #12/14 Washington
2/19/2023 4:04:00 PM | Softball
A late surge wasn’t enough to push Houston past Washington on Sunday
HOUSTON – The University of Houston softball team couldn't overcome a five-run second inning in a 7-3 loss to #12/14 Washington on Sunday afternoon at the Cougar Softball Stadium.
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Turiya Coleman continued swinging a hot bat in the game, hitting a three-run home run to pace the Cougar offense. Kenna Wilkey threw 4.1 scoreless innings in relief, only allowing two Huskey hits in her outing.
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Washington capitalized on Houston miscues in the second inning to take the lead, plating five runs on two hits and three errors from the Cougar defense.Â
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Husky freshman Ruby Meylan, who hadn't allowed an earned run in 20 innings so far this season, was dealing throughout, taking a no-hitter into the sixth inning.Â
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Houston finally broke through Meylan's pitching attack in the sixth. Amanda Carden reached on and advanced to second on a throwing error by the Washington second baseman and reached third on a Ja'Naiya Thomas single. Coleman used her next at bat to send a three-run home run over the center-field fence, cutting Houston's deficit to 5-3.
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Washington tacked on two more insurance runs in the top of the seventh, but Houston's offense couldn't complete the comeback, falling 7-3 to the ranked Huskies.Â
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NOTABLES
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Coleman has reached base in all 10 games this season for Houston. Coleman and Thomas also both have five game hitting streaks.Â
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Wilkey has gone 11.2 innings without allowing a run.Â
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UP NEXT
The Cougars start play in the Houston Tournament on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. against Houston Christian.Â
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BUY TICKETS
Fans can purchase Houston Softball tickets by calling 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) or by clicking here.Â
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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.
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JOIN the DIAMOND CLUB
Fans can help support the Houston Softball program by joining the Diamond Club. To find out more information about the Diamond Club, click here or call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSB 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 Softball. Fans also can follow the team on Instagram at @UHCougarSB.
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Turiya Coleman continued swinging a hot bat in the game, hitting a three-run home run to pace the Cougar offense. Kenna Wilkey threw 4.1 scoreless innings in relief, only allowing two Huskey hits in her outing.
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Washington capitalized on Houston miscues in the second inning to take the lead, plating five runs on two hits and three errors from the Cougar defense.Â
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Husky freshman Ruby Meylan, who hadn't allowed an earned run in 20 innings so far this season, was dealing throughout, taking a no-hitter into the sixth inning.Â
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Houston finally broke through Meylan's pitching attack in the sixth. Amanda Carden reached on and advanced to second on a throwing error by the Washington second baseman and reached third on a Ja'Naiya Thomas single. Coleman used her next at bat to send a three-run home run over the center-field fence, cutting Houston's deficit to 5-3.
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Washington tacked on two more insurance runs in the top of the seventh, but Houston's offense couldn't complete the comeback, falling 7-3 to the ranked Huskies.Â
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NOTABLES
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Coleman has reached base in all 10 games this season for Houston. Coleman and Thomas also both have five game hitting streaks.Â
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Wilkey has gone 11.2 innings without allowing a run.Â
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UP NEXT
The Cougars start play in the Houston Tournament on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. against Houston Christian.Â
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BUY TICKETS
Fans can purchase Houston Softball tickets by calling 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) or by clicking here.Â
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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.
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JOIN the DIAMOND CLUB
Fans can help support the Houston Softball program by joining the Diamond Club. To find out more information about the Diamond Club, click here or call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSB 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 Softball. Fans also can follow the team on Instagram at @UHCougarSB.
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: MEYLAN (4-0)
L: Edwards, Taylor (2-1)
Batting:
2B: CARTER 1
RBI: KLINGLER 1 ; O. JOHNSON 1 ; REYNOLDS 1 ; HOLTORF 1 ; CARTER 3
SF: REYNOLDS 1
Base Running:
RUNS: HOBSON 2 ; FIEDLER 2 ; ESPINOZA 1 ; HOLTORF 1 ; CARTER 1
HBP: O. JOHNSON 1
Batting:
HR: Coleman, Turiya 1
RBI: Coleman, Turiya 3
Base Running:
RUNS: Thomas, Ja'Naiya 1 ; Coleman, Turiya 1 ; Carden, Amanda 1
HBP: Lorenzo, Brooke 1
Game Leaders
Hitting
AB
4
R
1
H
1
RBI
0
AB
3
R
1
H
1
RBI
3
AB
2
R
0
H
0
RBI
0
AB
0
R
0
H
0
RBI
0
Players Mentioned
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