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Cougars Maul Panthers, Set Stadium Record
2/20/2024 10:38:00 PM | Baseball
Houston scores most runs in Schroeder Park history, most runs anywhere since 1988
HOUSTON – Behind a nine-run first inning and a seven-run second, the Houston Baseball team exploded for its most runs since 1993 in a 27-1 win over Prairie View A&M on Tuesday at Don Sanders Field at Schroeder Park.
The Cougars (4-0) offensive onslaught began in the first inning, scoring nine runs on six hits. The inning featured a pair of RBI singles, a two-run double and a two-run home run over the batter's eye in center field by senior catcher Jonathan French – the first of two home runs hit by French.
Houston poured on seven more runs in the second inning which was highlighted by a 412-foot grand slam by senior right fielder Tre Jones.
The Cougars scored their 17th run of the game in the third inning on French's second home run of the game.
Senior shortstop Jake Rainess doubled in a run in the fifth inning and then Houston scored three more runs in the sixth to make it 21-0. Freshman left fielder Ace Reese singled to score pinch runner Tristan Moore, then sophomore third baseman Thomas Lyssy singled two score two more runs. Junior Kenneth Jimenez's second hit of the game scored freshman Anthony Avalos and then Rainess doubled for the second time in as many at bats to score Jimenez and Lyssy.
The Cougar pitching staff of starter Dan Wright (1-0) and relief pitchers Alex Solis, Kyle LaCalameto, Ryan Dollar, Michael Benzor and Richie Roman limited Prairie View A&M (3-1) to three hits. By striking out 15 Panthers, Houston's pitchers recorded 10+ strikeouts for the fourth straight game – the first time the Cougars have opened the first four games of a season striking out 10+ in each game since 2018. Houston scored four more runs in the eighth inning on three hits.
Houston is 4-0 to start the season for the first time since 2021.
Notables
UP NEXT
The Cougars return to weekend series play on Friday when they host St. John's for a three-game set through Sunday at Schroeder Park. To purchase tickets for Camper Weekend, click here. All three games will air on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
BUY TICKETS
Don't miss any of the action, purchase your single-game tickets to any of the 34 Houston Cougar baseball games inside Schroeder Park by clicking here.
PURCHASE SEASON TICKETS
The 2024 baseball season is set to be the biggest one yet, with four 2023 NCAA Regional teams set to play at Don Sanders Field at Schroeder Park in a 34-game home schedule including five Big 12 Conference home series. Click here to buy new season tickets as low as $136 per seat ($4 per game).
Ready to renew your season tickets? Click here to ensure you don't miss any of the action during the Cougars' inaugural season in the Big 12 Conference in the same great seats!
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Can't make all 34 games this season? No problem, buy a flex plan and pick which games you want to attend in 2024 (excluding the Texas series April 12-14 – flex plan game selection begins in January).
SUPPORT THE COUGARS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Baseball by purchasing season tickets, supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective, and by joining the Dugout Club which provides financial support directly to Houston Baseball for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarBB on X, formerly known as 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.
The Cougars (4-0) offensive onslaught began in the first inning, scoring nine runs on six hits. The inning featured a pair of RBI singles, a two-run double and a two-run home run over the batter's eye in center field by senior catcher Jonathan French – the first of two home runs hit by French.
Houston poured on seven more runs in the second inning which was highlighted by a 412-foot grand slam by senior right fielder Tre Jones.
The Cougars scored their 17th run of the game in the third inning on French's second home run of the game.
Senior shortstop Jake Rainess doubled in a run in the fifth inning and then Houston scored three more runs in the sixth to make it 21-0. Freshman left fielder Ace Reese singled to score pinch runner Tristan Moore, then sophomore third baseman Thomas Lyssy singled two score two more runs. Junior Kenneth Jimenez's second hit of the game scored freshman Anthony Avalos and then Rainess doubled for the second time in as many at bats to score Jimenez and Lyssy.
The Cougar pitching staff of starter Dan Wright (1-0) and relief pitchers Alex Solis, Kyle LaCalameto, Ryan Dollar, Michael Benzor and Richie Roman limited Prairie View A&M (3-1) to three hits. By striking out 15 Panthers, Houston's pitchers recorded 10+ strikeouts for the fourth straight game – the first time the Cougars have opened the first four games of a season striking out 10+ in each game since 2018. Houston scored four more runs in the eighth inning on three hits.
Houston is 4-0 to start the season for the first time since 2021.
Notables
- Houston's 27 runs at home are a team and stadium record for runs scored at Schroeder Park.
- Houston's 27 runs are the most since scoring 27 runs against Illinois State in 1993.
- All nine hitters in the starting lineup recorded a hit and an RBI.
- Justin Murray is on a 19-game hitting streak dating back to last year. If he gets a hit in Friday night's game against St. John's he will be the first Cougar since Brett Cooley in 2002 to record a 20-game hit streak.
- 13 different Cougars recorded hits.
- 14 different Cougars recorded an RBI.
- All 17 athletes with a plate appearance reached base.
UP NEXT
The Cougars return to weekend series play on Friday when they host St. John's for a three-game set through Sunday at Schroeder Park. To purchase tickets for Camper Weekend, click here. All three games will air on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
BUY TICKETS
Don't miss any of the action, purchase your single-game tickets to any of the 34 Houston Cougar baseball games inside Schroeder Park by clicking here.
PURCHASE SEASON TICKETS
The 2024 baseball season is set to be the biggest one yet, with four 2023 NCAA Regional teams set to play at Don Sanders Field at Schroeder Park in a 34-game home schedule including five Big 12 Conference home series. Click here to buy new season tickets as low as $136 per seat ($4 per game).
Ready to renew your season tickets? Click here to ensure you don't miss any of the action during the Cougars' inaugural season in the Big 12 Conference in the same great seats!
BUY FLEX PLAN
Can't make all 34 games this season? No problem, buy a flex plan and pick which games you want to attend in 2024 (excluding the Texas series April 12-14 – flex plan game selection begins in January).
SUPPORT THE COUGARS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Baseball by purchasing season tickets, supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective, and by joining the Dugout Club which provides financial support directly to Houston Baseball for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarBB on X, formerly known as 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.
– UHCougars.com –
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Wright, Dan (1-0)
L: C. Farmer (0-1)
Base Running:
RUNS: Ja. Williams 1
CS: M. Burroughs 1
PO: M. Burroughs 1
Batting:
2B: Rainess, Jake 2 ; Coll, Harold 1 ; Jimenez, Kenneth 1
HR: Jones, Tre 1 ; French, Jonathan 2
RBI: Rainess, Jake 4 ; Lopez, Alex 1 ; Murray, Justin 1 ; Moore, Tristan 1 ; Jones, Tre 4 ; Craig, Joey 1 ; Reese, Ace 2 ; Schoenvogel, Jacob 1 ; Nickens, Cameron 2 ; Arbolida, Cary 1 ; Coll, Harold 2 ; Lyssy, Thomas 2 ; French, Jonathan 4 ; Jimenez, Kenneth 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Rainess, Jake 2 ; DeJesus, Coby 1 ; Lopez, Alex 1 ; Sapp, Hudson 1 ; Murray, Justin 2 ; Moore, Tristan 2 ; Jones, Tre 2 ; Reese, Ace 1 ; Schoenvogel, Jacob 1 ; Nickens, Cameron 2 ; Coll, Harold 2 ; Avalos, Anthony 1 ; Lyssy, Thomas 3 ; French, Jonathan 3 ; Jimenez, Kenneth 3
SB: Rainess, Jake 2
HBP: Rainess, Jake 2 ; Lopez, Alex 1 ; Jones, Tre 1 ; Nickens, Cameron 1 ; French, Jonathan 1 ; Jimenez, Kenneth 1
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