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Pitching Duel Ends in Cougar Loss
3/5/2023 2:56:00 PM | Baseball
Houston unable to hold off Vaqueros, drops UTRGV series
EDINBURG, Texas – Sophomore starting pitcher Malachi Lott allowed just one run against UTRGV but it would not be enough as the Cougars fell 1-0 on Sunday afternoon at UTRGV Baseball Field.
In his first weekend start on the mound, Lott (0-1) tossed a career-high 5.0 innings but took the loss for the Cougars (4-7). Colten Davis (1-0) earned his first win of the season for UTRGV (8-3) thanks to 7.0 scoreless innings.
Player Highlights:
3rd | The first run of the game didn't come until the third inning as the Vaqueros brought a runner across on a fielder's choice for a 1-0 advantage.
7th | Back-to-back singles from junior first baseman Justin Murray and junior catcher Anthony Tulimero started the inning strong for the Cougars. A fielder's choice from Lott pushed Murray to third before Lott stole second to put two in scoring position for Houston. It was not enough as the Cougars left the base-runners stranded.
Despite 3.0 scoreless inning from sophomore pitcher Josh Ekness, Houston was unable to get a run across in the top of the ninth inning and the Cougars ultimately took the 1-0 loss.
UP NEXT
The Cougars return home for a seven-game homestand with their first contest against Praire View on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The game can be seen on ESPN+ and heard on the Varsity Network app. As part of 2-Dollar Tuesday, fans can purchase $2 tickets at the box office on game day and take advantage of $2 hotdogs at the concession stand.
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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In his first weekend start on the mound, Lott (0-1) tossed a career-high 5.0 innings but took the loss for the Cougars (4-7). Colten Davis (1-0) earned his first win of the season for UTRGV (8-3) thanks to 7.0 scoreless innings.
Player Highlights:
- Anthony Tulimero: 2-4
- Malachi Lott: 5.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1K
- Josh Ekness: 3.0 IP, 0R, 2 BB, 5K
- Thomas Lyssy recorded his first collegiate hit in the top of the first inning with a single to center field.
- Starting pitcher Malachi Lott worked a career-high 5.0 innings.
- Malachi Lott was the first Cougar this season to start a game on the mound in addition to serving as designated hitter.
3rd | The first run of the game didn't come until the third inning as the Vaqueros brought a runner across on a fielder's choice for a 1-0 advantage.
7th | Back-to-back singles from junior first baseman Justin Murray and junior catcher Anthony Tulimero started the inning strong for the Cougars. A fielder's choice from Lott pushed Murray to third before Lott stole second to put two in scoring position for Houston. It was not enough as the Cougars left the base-runners stranded.
Despite 3.0 scoreless inning from sophomore pitcher Josh Ekness, Houston was unable to get a run across in the top of the ninth inning and the Cougars ultimately took the 1-0 loss.
UP NEXT
The Cougars return home for a seven-game homestand with their first contest against Praire View on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The game can be seen on ESPN+ and heard on the Varsity Network app. As part of 2-Dollar Tuesday, fans can purchase $2 tickets at the box office on game day and take advantage of $2 hotdogs at the concession stand.
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 RISE
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
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.
STAY CONNECTED
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: Davis, Colten (2-0)
L: Lott, Malachi (0-0)
S: Cabral, Angelo (1)
Base Running:
SB: Lott, Malachi 1
Batting:
RBI: Pimentel, Brandon 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Saenz, Zerek 1
SB: Pimentel, Brandon 1 ; Ochoa, RJ 1
CS: Saenz, Zerek 1
HBP: York, Kade 1
PO: Saenz, Zerek 1
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