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Beautae, Solis Shine in Run-Rule Walk-off Against Texas Tech
4/27/2024 4:28:00 PM | Softball
Beautae tied Houston’s single-game record with four runs while Solis spun a one-hitter in the circle
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Softball team excelled on both sides of the ball in an 8-0, six-inning, run-rule shutout of Texas Tech at Cougar Softball Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Freshman Gigi Solis (1-0) spun Houston's (24-25, 4-19 Big 12) third one-hitter of the season to earn her first collegiate win while also striking out two. The win clinched Houston's third solo shutout effort this season. Olivia Rains (6-2) took the loss for Texas Tech (27-17, 7-13 Big 12) in the circle, allowing four runs (three earned) in two innings.
Player Highlights
● Lair Beautae: 3-3, 4 R, BB, 2 2B
● Jazmyn Rollin: 3-3, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B
● Turiya Coleman: 2-3, RBI, SH
Game Highlights
● After tallying three hits yesterday, junior Lair Beautae posted her second multi-hit game of the weekend.
● Graduate Jazmyn Rollin recorded her 54th career multi-hit game.
● Beautae has scored seven of Houston's 14 runs this weekend. With 51 runs on the season, she's third on Houston's single-season list.
● Beautae tied Houston's single-game record with four runs in the game.
● Junior Turiya Coleman is on a five-game hitting streak.
● With her 37th walk of the season, graduate Bree Cantu moved into sole possession of seventh on Houston's single-season list.
Key Innings
1st | Houston grabbed the early lead on Saturday. Back-to-back singles from Beautae and Rollin put two on for Houston and both reached scoring position on a sacrifice bunt from Coleman. Cantu drove home Beautae with a ground out while Rollin came home on a wild pitch to put the Cougars up by two.
3rd | The Cougars added another pair of runs in the third. Beautae doubled and advanced to third on a wild pitch, then scored as Rollin singled through the left side. After advancing to second on an error on a pickoff attempt, Rollin would also come around to score as Coleman laced a single to center field.
4th | Houston plated another two in the fourth, both on wild pitches. Both graduate Paige Hulsey, who reached on a hit-by-pitch, and Cantu, who reached on a walk, crossed the plate on a pair of wild throws by the Red Raider pitcher.
6th | The Cougars clinched the walk-off win with its fourth showing of two runs in an inning. Reaching third on a double and wild pitch, Beautae scored her fourth run of the game on a Rollin double to left center. Freshman Jordee Wilkins sealed the 8-0, run-rule win by scoring on a Cantu ground out.
UP NEXT
Houston concludes the series against Texas Tech at noon, Sunday. The team will recognize its remaining four seniors (Jazmyn Rollin, Kennedy Thomas, Shelby Smith and Bree Cantu) in a ceremony prior to the game.
BUY TICKETS
Tickets for the 2024 softball season are available now. This year's home slate features 30 games, including five Big 12 Conference series. Click here to ensure you don't miss any of the action during the Cougars' inaugural season in the Big 12 Conference!
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Softball by supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective – and by joining the Diamond Club which provides financial support directly to Houston Softball for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSB 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 Softball. Fans also can follow the team on Instagram at @UHCougarSB.
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Freshman Gigi Solis (1-0) spun Houston's (24-25, 4-19 Big 12) third one-hitter of the season to earn her first collegiate win while also striking out two. The win clinched Houston's third solo shutout effort this season. Olivia Rains (6-2) took the loss for Texas Tech (27-17, 7-13 Big 12) in the circle, allowing four runs (three earned) in two innings.
Player Highlights
● Lair Beautae: 3-3, 4 R, BB, 2 2B
● Jazmyn Rollin: 3-3, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, 2B
● Turiya Coleman: 2-3, RBI, SH
Game Highlights
● After tallying three hits yesterday, junior Lair Beautae posted her second multi-hit game of the weekend.
● Graduate Jazmyn Rollin recorded her 54th career multi-hit game.
● Beautae has scored seven of Houston's 14 runs this weekend. With 51 runs on the season, she's third on Houston's single-season list.
● Beautae tied Houston's single-game record with four runs in the game.
● Junior Turiya Coleman is on a five-game hitting streak.
● With her 37th walk of the season, graduate Bree Cantu moved into sole possession of seventh on Houston's single-season list.
Key Innings
1st | Houston grabbed the early lead on Saturday. Back-to-back singles from Beautae and Rollin put two on for Houston and both reached scoring position on a sacrifice bunt from Coleman. Cantu drove home Beautae with a ground out while Rollin came home on a wild pitch to put the Cougars up by two.
3rd | The Cougars added another pair of runs in the third. Beautae doubled and advanced to third on a wild pitch, then scored as Rollin singled through the left side. After advancing to second on an error on a pickoff attempt, Rollin would also come around to score as Coleman laced a single to center field.
4th | Houston plated another two in the fourth, both on wild pitches. Both graduate Paige Hulsey, who reached on a hit-by-pitch, and Cantu, who reached on a walk, crossed the plate on a pair of wild throws by the Red Raider pitcher.
6th | The Cougars clinched the walk-off win with its fourth showing of two runs in an inning. Reaching third on a double and wild pitch, Beautae scored her fourth run of the game on a Rollin double to left center. Freshman Jordee Wilkins sealed the 8-0, run-rule win by scoring on a Cantu ground out.
UP NEXT
Houston concludes the series against Texas Tech at noon, Sunday. The team will recognize its remaining four seniors (Jazmyn Rollin, Kennedy Thomas, Shelby Smith and Bree Cantu) in a ceremony prior to the game.
BUY TICKETS
Tickets for the 2024 softball season are available now. This year's home slate features 30 games, including five Big 12 Conference series. Click here to ensure you don't miss any of the action during the Cougars' inaugural season in the Big 12 Conference!
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Softball by supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective – and by joining the Diamond Club which provides financial support directly to Houston Softball for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSB 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 Softball. Fans also can follow the team on Instagram at @UHCougarSB.
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Solis, Gigi (1-1)
L: Olivia Rains (6-2)
Batting:
2B: Beautae, Lair 2 ; Rollin, Jazmyn 1 ; Aguilar, Bethany 1
RBI: Rollin, Jazmyn 2 ; Coleman, Turiya 1 ; Cantu, Bree 2
SH: Coleman, Turiya 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Beautae, Lair 4 ; Rollin, Jazmyn 2 ; Wilkins, Jordee 1 ; Hulsey, Paige 1
HBP: Hulsey, Paige 1
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