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Dollar, Tatom Spur Cougar Win
2/21/2025 11:45:00 PM | Baseball
Dollar sets career highs, Tatom drives in trio of runs at Cal
BERKELEY, Calif. – Houston Baseball's Ryan Dollar shined on the mound and right fielder Jake Tatom drove in three as the Cougars beat Cal, 6-4, on Friday night in the series opener of a three-game set in Berkeley, Calif., from Stu Gordon Stadium.
Houston (3-1) struck first with a three-run third inning. Catcher Riley Jackson led the inning off with his first collegiate hit and shortstop Tyler Cox recorded his first hit as a Cougar. With a pair on and two outs, designated hitter Connor McGinnis cleared the bases with a line drive to the right-center field gap.
McGinnis then stole third and scampered home on a single by right fielder Tatom to give the Cougars a 3-0 lead.
Cox recorded his second hit of the game leading off the fifth inning with an infield single. A Cal (3-2) error put a pair on the bases for first baseman Cade Climie whose single through the left side plated Cox to give Houston a 4-0 lead. With the bases loaded, Tatom drove in two more on a bases loaded single through the left side.
Houston's heart of the order drove in all six runs, with the two-hole hitter Climie driving in one, McGinnis the three-hole hitter plating a pair and the cleanup hitter Tatom driving in a season-high three.
Right-handed pitcher Ryan Dollar (1-1) cruised through the first three innings, facing the minimum while only allowing a walk and getting an inning ending double play in the second inning.
Dollar had a no-hit bid through four but gave up a solo home run to open the fifth. The righty finished with a career-high 5.2 innings pitched with a career-best six strikeouts.
Sophomore right-hander Alex Solis entered with the bases loaded with two outs in the sixth and delivered a strikeout to end the inning.
Center fielder Tre Broussard saved the game in the eighth inning with a diving catch in left-center field. With Houston leading 6-3, Cal's Jacob French lined a pitch into the gap that the speedy Broussard flagged down with a leaping effort on the warning track.
Cal scored a fourth run in the ninth but closer Richie Roman (3) earned his third save in as many opportunities.
NEXT UP
Houston will look to win the series against Cal on Saturday at 4 p.m. CT from Stu Gordon Stadium. The game will be streamed on ACCNX and ESPN+.
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Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Baseball by purchasing single-game tickets, renewing season tickets or by buying single-game 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.
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Houston (3-1) struck first with a three-run third inning. Catcher Riley Jackson led the inning off with his first collegiate hit and shortstop Tyler Cox recorded his first hit as a Cougar. With a pair on and two outs, designated hitter Connor McGinnis cleared the bases with a line drive to the right-center field gap.
McGinnis then stole third and scampered home on a single by right fielder Tatom to give the Cougars a 3-0 lead.
Cox recorded his second hit of the game leading off the fifth inning with an infield single. A Cal (3-2) error put a pair on the bases for first baseman Cade Climie whose single through the left side plated Cox to give Houston a 4-0 lead. With the bases loaded, Tatom drove in two more on a bases loaded single through the left side.
Houston's heart of the order drove in all six runs, with the two-hole hitter Climie driving in one, McGinnis the three-hole hitter plating a pair and the cleanup hitter Tatom driving in a season-high three.
Right-handed pitcher Ryan Dollar (1-1) cruised through the first three innings, facing the minimum while only allowing a walk and getting an inning ending double play in the second inning.
Dollar had a no-hit bid through four but gave up a solo home run to open the fifth. The righty finished with a career-high 5.2 innings pitched with a career-best six strikeouts.
Sophomore right-hander Alex Solis entered with the bases loaded with two outs in the sixth and delivered a strikeout to end the inning.
Center fielder Tre Broussard saved the game in the eighth inning with a diving catch in left-center field. With Houston leading 6-3, Cal's Jacob French lined a pitch into the gap that the speedy Broussard flagged down with a leaping effort on the warning track.
🙅♂️ fly zone! Catch of the day. @d1baseball x #SCTop10 x @BroussardTre pic.twitter.com/I7nirYrgAd
— Houston Baseball (@UHCougarBB) February 22, 2025
Cal scored a fourth run in the ninth but closer Richie Roman (3) earned his third save in as many opportunities.
NEXT UP
Houston will look to win the series against Cal on Saturday at 4 p.m. CT from Stu Gordon Stadium. The game will be streamed on ACCNX and ESPN+.
SUPPORT THE COUGARS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Baseball by purchasing single-game tickets, renewing season tickets or by buying single-game 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: Dollar, Ryan (1-1)
L: Turkington,Austin (1-1)
S: Roman, Richie (3)
Batting:
2B: McGinnis, Connor 1
RBI: Climie, Cade 1 ; McGinnis, Connor 2 ; Tatom, Jake 2
SH: Cox, Tyler 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Broussard, Tre 1 ; Climie, Cade 1 ; McGinnis, Connor 1 ; Jackson, Riley 1 ; Cox, Tyler 2
SB: McGinnis, Connor 1
HBP: McGinnis, Connor 1
Batting:
2B: Gwynn,Seth 1
HR: Smaldino,Dominic 1
RBI: Moutzouridis,PJ 1 ; Smaldino,Dominic 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Gwynn,Seth 1 ; Smaldino,Dominic 1 ; Campbell,Cade 1 ; Clayton,Elijah 1
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