Friday, March 4
Houston, Texas
6:30 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
Incarnate Word
Weekend Set Against Incarnate Word
3/3/2022 7:36:00 PM | Baseball
Houston rides five-game win streak into Friday
HOUSTON – Houston Baseball wraps its seven-game homestand when the Cougars face Incarnate Word this weekend from Sanders Field at Schroeder Park. First pitch is 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Sunday's finale is set for 1 p.m.
Houston (5-3) is riding a five-game win streak into Friday's opener. The win streak is the longest in The American. Incarnate Word (3-2) has won two straight and three of its last four. The Cardinals raced past Abilene Christian, 12-5, on Wednesday.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Game 1: Live Stats • Live Audio • ESPN+
Game 2: Live Stats • Live Audio • ESPN+
Game 3: Live Stats • Live Audio • ESPN+
Houston Notes • American Notes
PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUP
– FRIDAY: RHP Jaycob Deese (0-0, 2.00 ERA) vs. RHP Michael Garza (1-0, 0.00 ERA)
– SATURDAY: RHP Logan Clayton (0-1, 3.18 ERA) vs. LHP Kayden Cassidy (0-1, 11.57 ERA)
– SUNDAY: RHP Nathan Medrano (0-0, 4.50) vs. TBD
PROMOTIONS – Bark in the Park Weekend presented by Raising Cane's
Bring your four-legged friends as dog bowls will be given away all weekend as part of "Bark in the Park" Weekend. Dogs must be accompanied on a leash and remain on the grass berm. Dogs are not permitted in seating areas.
Courtesy of FURESH, for each game this weekend one lucky dog owner will receive a gift certificate for a free dog grooming from one of Houston's best dog groomers. FURESH's mission is to pamper and care for every dog as their very own, and they are so excited to treat your special pup with love and care.
Houston Baseball has also partnered with the Houston SPCA to share stories and pictures of adoptable pups. For more information on how to get involved, visit www.houstonspca.org.
Friday is "713 Night" at the ballpark where fans can buy $7 tickets at the box office and take advantage of $7.13 Tex-Mex Nachos at the concession stand. A Houston win on Saturday means fans in attendance walk away with a buy one, get one free box combo offer.
Come out for Kids Day and Family Day at the ballpark on Sundays. Kids (12 and under) get in free with their youth jersey and may run the bases postgame.
NEED TO KNOW
Houston and UIW have met four times previously with the Cougars holding a 3-1 advantage. UIW head coach Ryan Shotzberger spent eight seasons at Houston (2012-19) including two stints as assistant coach and three years as director of player development. Houston pitcher Bryson Walker spent the 2021 season at UIW, making three starts and seven appearances.
Houston has put on a show defensively, ranking 13th nationally in fielding percentage (.986). The Cougars have played error-free baseball in five of eight games. Behind the plate, Anthony Tulimero has thrown out an AAC-best eight runners.
UP NEXT
The Cougars face cross-town rival Rice in the first of three games as part of the Silver Glove Series. The contest is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday across town at Reckling Park. Houston will be back home at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday against Southern.
TICKETS ON SALE
Houston Baseball 2022 season tickets and single-game tickets from Don Sanders Field at Darryl & Lori Schroeder Park. In addition to American Athletic Conference action, the Cougars host in-state rivals Rice and Sam Houston. Season tickets start as low as $125. To purchase season or single-game seats, click here.
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 (5-3) is riding a five-game win streak into Friday's opener. The win streak is the longest in The American. Incarnate Word (3-2) has won two straight and three of its last four. The Cardinals raced past Abilene Christian, 12-5, on Wednesday.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Game 1: Live Stats • Live Audio • ESPN+
Game 2: Live Stats • Live Audio • ESPN+
Game 3: Live Stats • Live Audio • ESPN+
Houston Notes • American Notes
PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUP
– FRIDAY: RHP Jaycob Deese (0-0, 2.00 ERA) vs. RHP Michael Garza (1-0, 0.00 ERA)
– SATURDAY: RHP Logan Clayton (0-1, 3.18 ERA) vs. LHP Kayden Cassidy (0-1, 11.57 ERA)
– SUNDAY: RHP Nathan Medrano (0-0, 4.50) vs. TBD
PROMOTIONS – Bark in the Park Weekend presented by Raising Cane's
Bring your four-legged friends as dog bowls will be given away all weekend as part of "Bark in the Park" Weekend. Dogs must be accompanied on a leash and remain on the grass berm. Dogs are not permitted in seating areas.
Courtesy of FURESH, for each game this weekend one lucky dog owner will receive a gift certificate for a free dog grooming from one of Houston's best dog groomers. FURESH's mission is to pamper and care for every dog as their very own, and they are so excited to treat your special pup with love and care.
Houston Baseball has also partnered with the Houston SPCA to share stories and pictures of adoptable pups. For more information on how to get involved, visit www.houstonspca.org.
Friday is "713 Night" at the ballpark where fans can buy $7 tickets at the box office and take advantage of $7.13 Tex-Mex Nachos at the concession stand. A Houston win on Saturday means fans in attendance walk away with a buy one, get one free box combo offer.
Come out for Kids Day and Family Day at the ballpark on Sundays. Kids (12 and under) get in free with their youth jersey and may run the bases postgame.
NEED TO KNOW
Houston and UIW have met four times previously with the Cougars holding a 3-1 advantage. UIW head coach Ryan Shotzberger spent eight seasons at Houston (2012-19) including two stints as assistant coach and three years as director of player development. Houston pitcher Bryson Walker spent the 2021 season at UIW, making three starts and seven appearances.
Houston has put on a show defensively, ranking 13th nationally in fielding percentage (.986). The Cougars have played error-free baseball in five of eight games. Behind the plate, Anthony Tulimero has thrown out an AAC-best eight runners.
UP NEXT
The Cougars face cross-town rival Rice in the first of three games as part of the Silver Glove Series. The contest is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday across town at Reckling Park. Houston will be back home at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday against Southern.
TICKETS ON SALE
Houston Baseball 2022 season tickets and single-game tickets from Don Sanders Field at Darryl & Lori Schroeder Park. In addition to American Athletic Conference action, the Cougars host in-state rivals Rice and Sam Houston. Season tickets start as low as $125. To purchase season or single-game seats, click here.
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.