Friday, March 4
Houston, Texas
6:30 p.m.
University of Houston
5
vs
2
Incarnate Word
Cougars Cage Cardinals, Secure Opener
3/4/2022 9:11:00 PM | Baseball
Houston moves win streak to six straight
HOUSTON – Houston Baseball used timely hitting, highlighted by a three-run sixth inning, and showcased its speed on the bases in route to a sixth consecutive victory, defeating Incarnate Word, 5-2 on Friday night from Sanders Field at Schroeder Park.
The six-game win streak, the longest active streak in The American, is Houston's longest since winning as many between March 8-16, 2019. The Cougars (6-3), who entered the game with six stolen bases, swiped five in as many tries against the Cardinals (3-3).
With the game tied at two entering the home half of the sixth, Houston strung together four hits and scored three runs, highlighted by two-out RBI-singles from left fielder Brandon Uhse (2-for-5) and third baseman Zach Arnold (1-for-3).
Making his first start of the season, right-hander Jaycob Deese was elusive. The junior permitted one run on two hits while walking one and striking out six. The Houston native fanned six of seven batters he faced between the second and third innings.
Center fielder Samuel Tormos (1-for-4) rocketed a 396-foot solo home run to start the scoring in the second. The long ball was his first of the season and second of his career. After Incarnate Word evened things in the fifth, Houston took advantage of a pair of walks and used a Uhse double to set the stage for Alex Lopez's go-ahead, RBI-single.
Lopez set a career high, providing three of Houston's 12 hits. Reliever Cameron Prayer (1-0) picked up the victory, allowing one run on two hits with one strikeout in 1.0 inning.
Incarnate Word starter Michael Garza (1-1) drew the loss, holding Houston to four runs despite nine hits across 5.2 innings. Houston pitching limiting the Cardinals to 1-for-8 with runners aboard and 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position.
UP NEXT
The two teams return to action at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Houston will send right-hander Logan Clayton (0-1, 3.18 ERA) to the mound against southpaw Kayden Cassidy (0-1, 11.57 ERA). A Houston win on Saturday means fans in attendance walk away with a buy one, get one free box combo offer courtesy of Raising Cane's.
PROMOTIONS
Bring your four-legged friends as dog bowls will be given away all weekend. Dogs must be accompanied on a leash and remain on the grass berm. Dogs are not permitted in seating areas. A Houston win Saturday means fans in attendance walk away with a buy one, get one free box combo offer. To purchase tickets, click here.
TICKETS ON SALE
Houston Baseball 2022 season tickets and single-game tickets from Don Sanders Field at Darryl & Lori Schroeder Park are on sale. The Cougars will host 27 more games including visits from in-state rivals Rice and Sam Houston. Season tickets start as low as $125. To purchase, 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.
The six-game win streak, the longest active streak in The American, is Houston's longest since winning as many between March 8-16, 2019. The Cougars (6-3), who entered the game with six stolen bases, swiped five in as many tries against the Cardinals (3-3).
With the game tied at two entering the home half of the sixth, Houston strung together four hits and scored three runs, highlighted by two-out RBI-singles from left fielder Brandon Uhse (2-for-5) and third baseman Zach Arnold (1-for-3).
Making his first start of the season, right-hander Jaycob Deese was elusive. The junior permitted one run on two hits while walking one and striking out six. The Houston native fanned six of seven batters he faced between the second and third innings.
Center fielder Samuel Tormos (1-for-4) rocketed a 396-foot solo home run to start the scoring in the second. The long ball was his first of the season and second of his career. After Incarnate Word evened things in the fifth, Houston took advantage of a pair of walks and used a Uhse double to set the stage for Alex Lopez's go-ahead, RBI-single.
Lopez set a career high, providing three of Houston's 12 hits. Reliever Cameron Prayer (1-0) picked up the victory, allowing one run on two hits with one strikeout in 1.0 inning.
Incarnate Word starter Michael Garza (1-1) drew the loss, holding Houston to four runs despite nine hits across 5.2 innings. Houston pitching limiting the Cardinals to 1-for-8 with runners aboard and 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position.
UP NEXT
The two teams return to action at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Houston will send right-hander Logan Clayton (0-1, 3.18 ERA) to the mound against southpaw Kayden Cassidy (0-1, 11.57 ERA). A Houston win on Saturday means fans in attendance walk away with a buy one, get one free box combo offer courtesy of Raising Cane's.
PROMOTIONS
Bring your four-legged friends as dog bowls will be given away all weekend. Dogs must be accompanied on a leash and remain on the grass berm. Dogs are not permitted in seating areas. A Houston win Saturday means fans in attendance walk away with a buy one, get one free box combo offer. To purchase tickets, click here.
TICKETS ON SALE
Houston Baseball 2022 season tickets and single-game tickets from Don Sanders Field at Darryl & Lori Schroeder Park are on sale. The Cougars will host 27 more games including visits from in-state rivals Rice and Sam Houston. Season tickets start as low as $125. To purchase, 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.