Tuesday, May 23
Clearwater, Fla. / BayCare Ballpark
3 PM
University of Houston
8
vs
10
Tulane
Cougars Downed By Tulane
5/23/2023 9:26:00 PM | Baseball
Houston drops conference opener to Green Wave 10-8
CLEARWATER, Florida – Tulane defeated Houston, 10-8, in the third game of the 2023 American Baseball Championship presented by Visit St. Pete Clearwater Tuesday afternoon at BayCare Ballpark.
Houston (33-22) will face the loser of the Tigers and Shockers on Wednesday, May 24 at approximately 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+ in an elimination game.
Tulane (16-39) scored eight runs in the second inning off 3-run home runs from Jake LaPrairie and Gavin Schulz and a 2-run long ball from Brady Marget. Houston responded with a 5-run second inning to pull within one run at 8-7.
Teo Banks added RBIs in the fourth and ninth innings to push the Green Wave to victory.
Junior third baseman Zach Arnold drove in three runs to lead the Cougars.
Tulane's Chandler Welch (4-5) earned the win after pitching 5.2 innings with one run allowed and six strikeouts. Michael Fowler pitched a scoreless ninth for his first save of the season. Junior starter Josh Ekness (2-4) took the loss for the Cougars.
UP NEXT:
The Cougars will play in an elimination game against either Wichita State or Memphis on Wednesday 47 minutes following the first elimination matchup. The game can be seen on ESPN+ with a live radio broadcast on The Varisty Network. More information about the tournament can be found here.
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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.
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Houston (33-22) will face the loser of the Tigers and Shockers on Wednesday, May 24 at approximately 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+ in an elimination game.
Tulane (16-39) scored eight runs in the second inning off 3-run home runs from Jake LaPrairie and Gavin Schulz and a 2-run long ball from Brady Marget. Houston responded with a 5-run second inning to pull within one run at 8-7.
Teo Banks added RBIs in the fourth and ninth innings to push the Green Wave to victory.
Junior third baseman Zach Arnold drove in three runs to lead the Cougars.
Tulane's Chandler Welch (4-5) earned the win after pitching 5.2 innings with one run allowed and six strikeouts. Michael Fowler pitched a scoreless ninth for his first save of the season. Junior starter Josh Ekness (2-4) took the loss for the Cougars.
UP NEXT:
The Cougars will play in an elimination game against either Wichita State or Memphis on Wednesday 47 minutes following the first elimination matchup. The game can be seen on ESPN+ with a live radio broadcast on The Varisty Network. More information about the tournament can be found here.
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
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