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Baseball Shocks Wichita State, Takes Series Win
4/8/2023 4:40:00 PM | Baseball
Cougars score 17 runs in rubber match to tie for top of American Conference
WICHITA, Kan.  – Two outs. No problem.
Houston Baseball clubbed its way to a record-setting 17-3, seven-inning victory, claiming the three-game series against Wichita State thanks to 13 two-out runs in the seventh inning Saturday afternoon at Eck Stadium.
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With the result, the Cougars (17-15, 4-2 American) are tied for the top spot in the American Athletic Conference. The Shockers, who managed just four hits, fell to 17-13 overall and 3-3 in American play. Houston sophomore starter Cade Citelli (2-3) tossed 5.0 innings, surrendering only one earned run alongside eight strikeouts. Shockers' starter Grant Adler (3-2) took the loss, allowing four runs on seven hits across 5.0 innings.
Houston has won 12 of its last 16 games on the season. The Cougars have won their first two American series of 2023 and seven of their last 10 league series dating to the 2022 season. The 14-run margin of victory was the Cougars largest in a conference road matchup since replicating the feat as part of a 15-1, 7-inning victory on April 27, 2014, at Cincinnati.
Game Highlights:
Key Innings:
1st | Houston capitalized on its hot hitting to open the game plating three runs in the top of the first. Junior third baseman Zach Arnold was hit by a pitch. Senior outfielder Brandon Uhse sent a single through the left side pushing Arnold to third before Uhse stole second. A two-out two-run double from catcher Anthony Tulimero gave Houston a 2-0 lead. Houston was not done scoring as utility player Justin Murray's RBI-single sent Tulimero home for an early 3-0 lead.
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5th | The Cougars added another run in the top of the fifth as senior shortstop Ian McMillan registered a single before outfielder Malachi Lott followed suit to bring McMillan home for a 4-0 lead. A Wichita State single in the bottom of the frame broke up Houston starting pitcher Cade Citelli's shutout. Wichita State threatened in the bottom of the sixth tacking on two more runs to bring the game within one run at 4-3.
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7th | Houston broke the game, scoring 13 runs, all with two outs. A three-run home run from Murray and pinch hit three-run homer from Cary Arbolida was complimented by two scoring doubles from Arnold (2 RBI) and Lott (3 RBI). A pair of RBI-singles from designated hitter Alex Lopez and Tulimero rounded out the Cougars 13-run escapade. Houston relief pitcher Owen Woodward closed out the game striking out the side in the bottom of the seventh as the Cougars won 17-3.
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UP NEXT
The Cougars return to Schroeder Park to host Sam Houston at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the second contest of the Don Sanders Cup. Houston looks to even up the season-long three-game series after the Kats claimed the March 28 opener. The matchup will be $2 Tuesday where fans can take advantage of $2 tickets and the box office and $2 hot dogs at concessions. The matchup can be seen on ESPN+ and heard on The Varsity Network.
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Houston Baseball clubbed its way to a record-setting 17-3, seven-inning victory, claiming the three-game series against Wichita State thanks to 13 two-out runs in the seventh inning Saturday afternoon at Eck Stadium.
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With the result, the Cougars (17-15, 4-2 American) are tied for the top spot in the American Athletic Conference. The Shockers, who managed just four hits, fell to 17-13 overall and 3-3 in American play. Houston sophomore starter Cade Citelli (2-3) tossed 5.0 innings, surrendering only one earned run alongside eight strikeouts. Shockers' starter Grant Adler (3-2) took the loss, allowing four runs on seven hits across 5.0 innings.
Houston has won 12 of its last 16 games on the season. The Cougars have won their first two American series of 2023 and seven of their last 10 league series dating to the 2022 season. The 14-run margin of victory was the Cougars largest in a conference road matchup since replicating the feat as part of a 15-1, 7-inning victory on April 27, 2014, at Cincinnati.
Game Highlights:
- The Cougars tallied 13 runs in the top of the seventh inning. It was the first time Houston has scored 10+ runs in an inning since May 17, 2016 when Houston plated 10 in the eighth inning as part of a 24-6 victory against No. 15Â Rice.
- All 17 of Houston's runs came with two outs including 13 in the seventh inning. All 10 Houston players who recorded an at-bat scored at least one run.
- Four players registered multiple hits while five players recorded multiple RBIs.
- Houston batted .455 (15 for 33) on the day including a .643 (9 for 14) clip with two outs. The Cougars hit .909 (10 for 11) with runners in scoring position.
- Both relief pitchers threw clean innings. Kyle Ayers pitched one inning with no hits while Owen Woodward struck out the side to close the game.
- Zach Arnold and Justin Murray extended their reached base streaks to 28 straight games. Arnold has reached base in every single game he has played in while Murray has found his way on base in every game his second Cougar appearance.
- Starting pitcher Cade Citelli tied his career high with eight strikeouts while not allowing a hit through 4.0 innings.
- Cade Citelli: W, 5.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R, ER, BB, 8 K
- Malachi Lott: 3-5, R, 4 RBI, 2B
- Cary Arbolida: 1-1, R, HR, 3 RBI
- Brandon Uhse: 2-3, 2R, 2 BB
- Anthony Tulimero: 3-5, 2R, 3 RBI, 2B
- Justin Murray: 2-4, R, 4 RBI, HR
Key Innings:
1st | Houston capitalized on its hot hitting to open the game plating three runs in the top of the first. Junior third baseman Zach Arnold was hit by a pitch. Senior outfielder Brandon Uhse sent a single through the left side pushing Arnold to third before Uhse stole second. A two-out two-run double from catcher Anthony Tulimero gave Houston a 2-0 lead. Houston was not done scoring as utility player Justin Murray's RBI-single sent Tulimero home for an early 3-0 lead.
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5th | The Cougars added another run in the top of the fifth as senior shortstop Ian McMillan registered a single before outfielder Malachi Lott followed suit to bring McMillan home for a 4-0 lead. A Wichita State single in the bottom of the frame broke up Houston starting pitcher Cade Citelli's shutout. Wichita State threatened in the bottom of the sixth tacking on two more runs to bring the game within one run at 4-3.
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7th | Houston broke the game, scoring 13 runs, all with two outs. A three-run home run from Murray and pinch hit three-run homer from Cary Arbolida was complimented by two scoring doubles from Arnold (2 RBI) and Lott (3 RBI). A pair of RBI-singles from designated hitter Alex Lopez and Tulimero rounded out the Cougars 13-run escapade. Houston relief pitcher Owen Woodward closed out the game striking out the side in the bottom of the seventh as the Cougars won 17-3.
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UP NEXT
The Cougars return to Schroeder Park to host Sam Houston at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the second contest of the Don Sanders Cup. Houston looks to even up the season-long three-game series after the Kats claimed the March 28 opener. The matchup will be $2 Tuesday where fans can take advantage of $2 tickets and the box office and $2 hot dogs at concessions. The matchup can be seen on ESPN+ and heard on The Varsity Network.
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TICKETS ON SALE
Houston Baseball flex plan packs and single-game tickets are on sale for the 2023 season. Fans can purchase tickets by calling 713-G0-COOGS (462-6647) or by click here.
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: Citelli, Cade (2-3)
L: Adler, Grant (3-2)
Batting:
2B: Lott, Malachi 1 ; Arnold, Zach 1 ; Tulimero, Anthony 1
HR: Arbolida, Cary 1 ; Murray, Justin 1
RBI: Lott, Malachi 4 ; Arnold, Zach 2 ; Lopez, Alex 1 ; Arbolida, Cary 3 ; Tulimero, Anthony 3 ; Murray, Justin 4
Base Running:
RUNS: Lott, Malachi 1 ; Arnold, Zach 3 ; Lopez, Alex 1 ; Arbolida, Cary 1 ; Uhse, Brandon 2 ; Tulimero, Anthony 2 ; Murray, Justin 1 ; Burckel, Brandon 2 ; McMillan, Ian 2 ; Bianco, Drew 2
SB: Uhse, Brandon 1 ; Burckel, Brandon 1 ; McMillan, Ian 1
CS: Murray, Justin 1
HBP: Arnold, Zach 2 ; Burckel, Brandon 2
Batting:
2B: Rodden, Brock 1 ; Millan, Mauricio 1
RBI: Herring, David 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Rodden, Brock 1 ; Pennington, Garrett 1 ; Millan, Mauricio 1
CS: Ingram, Chuck 1
HBP: Pennington, Garrett 2
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