Friday, March 12
San Marcos, Texas
6:30 p.m.
University of Houston
at
Texas State
Photo by: Joe Buvid Photography 2020
Tangle With Texas State
3/11/2021 12:45:00 PM | Baseball
Houston visits San Marcos for three-game set
SAN MARCOS, Texas – Houston Baseball opens a three-game series at Texas State on Friday with first pitch set for 6:30 p.m. from Bobcat Ballpark. Saturday's middle game begins at 2:30 p.m. and Sunday's finale starts at 1 p.m.
Houston (8-4) opened its four-game road trip with a 13-7 victory at Incarnate Word on Wednesday. The Cougars scored five runs in two different frames highlighted by a three-run home run from Ryan Hernandez.
Texas State (6-8) is riding a two-game win streak, defeating Rice, 9-1, at Minute Maid Park on Sunday and downing No. 9 TCU, 11-1 in seven innings on Tuesday. The Bobcats lead the Sun Belt in doubles (27) and are third in the league in hits (111) and runs (75).
HOW TO FOLLOW
Game 1: Live Stats • ESPN+ • Live Audio
Game 2: Live Stats • ESPN+ • Live Audio
Game 3: Live Stats • ESPN+ • Live Audio
Houston Notes • Texas State Notes • AAC Notes
PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS
– FRIDAY: LHP Robert Gasser (1-1, 1.06 ERA) vs. RHP Zachary Leigh (0-2, 5.52 ERA)
– SATURDAY: RHP Ben Sears (1-0, 3.12 ERA) vs. RHP Cameron Bush (0-1, 4.50 ERA)
– SUNDAY: TBD vs. RHP Zeke Wood (1-1, 3.45 ERA)
NEED TO KNOW
Houston and Texas State have met 52 times previously in a series that began in 1984. The Cougars lead the all-time series 32-20. The series is tied 6-6 in San Marcos. Houston last visited Texas State for a midweek contest on Feb. 25, 2015. The Cougars last played a three-game series at Texas State, Feb. 22-24, 2013, taking 2-of-3.
Houston pitching has been stellar early, leading the AAC in ERA (3.06) and ranks second in WHIP (0.76). The Cougars have allowed three-or-fewer earned runs in eight of 12 contests. Houston has held opponents to a .229 average (35-for-153) with runners and .240 (31-for-129) with two outs. Over the last eight games, Houston pitching has posted a 2.71 ERA and .224 opponent average.
Houston has quietly impressed defensively. The Cougars have posted a .979 fielding percentage, a mark that ranks third in the American Athletic Conference. Since committing a combined six errors on Opening Weekend, the Cougars have committed just four in the last nine contests for a .989 fielding percentage.
DUGOUT CLUB
Fans can help support the Houston Baseball program directly by joining the Dugout Club. To find out more information about the Dugout Club, text UHBASEBALL to 71777, call Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GoUH or visit UHCougarPride.com.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Baseball on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarBB, and "Like" Houston Cougar Baseball on Facebook.
Houston (8-4) opened its four-game road trip with a 13-7 victory at Incarnate Word on Wednesday. The Cougars scored five runs in two different frames highlighted by a three-run home run from Ryan Hernandez.
Texas State (6-8) is riding a two-game win streak, defeating Rice, 9-1, at Minute Maid Park on Sunday and downing No. 9 TCU, 11-1 in seven innings on Tuesday. The Bobcats lead the Sun Belt in doubles (27) and are third in the league in hits (111) and runs (75).
HOW TO FOLLOW
Game 1: Live Stats • ESPN+ • Live Audio
Game 2: Live Stats • ESPN+ • Live Audio
Game 3: Live Stats • ESPN+ • Live Audio
Houston Notes • Texas State Notes • AAC Notes
PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS
– FRIDAY: LHP Robert Gasser (1-1, 1.06 ERA) vs. RHP Zachary Leigh (0-2, 5.52 ERA)
– SATURDAY: RHP Ben Sears (1-0, 3.12 ERA) vs. RHP Cameron Bush (0-1, 4.50 ERA)
– SUNDAY: TBD vs. RHP Zeke Wood (1-1, 3.45 ERA)
NEED TO KNOW
Houston and Texas State have met 52 times previously in a series that began in 1984. The Cougars lead the all-time series 32-20. The series is tied 6-6 in San Marcos. Houston last visited Texas State for a midweek contest on Feb. 25, 2015. The Cougars last played a three-game series at Texas State, Feb. 22-24, 2013, taking 2-of-3.
Houston pitching has been stellar early, leading the AAC in ERA (3.06) and ranks second in WHIP (0.76). The Cougars have allowed three-or-fewer earned runs in eight of 12 contests. Houston has held opponents to a .229 average (35-for-153) with runners and .240 (31-for-129) with two outs. Over the last eight games, Houston pitching has posted a 2.71 ERA and .224 opponent average.
Houston has quietly impressed defensively. The Cougars have posted a .979 fielding percentage, a mark that ranks third in the American Athletic Conference. Since committing a combined six errors on Opening Weekend, the Cougars have committed just four in the last nine contests for a .989 fielding percentage.
DUGOUT CLUB
Fans can help support the Houston Baseball program directly by joining the Dugout Club. To find out more information about the Dugout Club, text UHBASEBALL to 71777, call Cougar Pride at (713) 743-GoUH or visit UHCougarPride.com.
STAY CONNECTED
Follow Houston Baseball on Twitter and Instagram at @UHCougarBB, and "Like" Houston Cougar Baseball on Facebook.