Friday, March 18
Houston, Texas
6:30 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
Columbia
Columbia Comes Calling
3/17/2022 3:53:00 PM | Baseball
Cougars, Lions clash at Schroeder Park
HOUSTON – Houston Baseball looks to continue its string of home success, taking on Columbia in a three-game series beginning 6:30 p.m. Friday from Sanders Field at Schroeder Park. Saturday's middle game is set for 6:30 p.m. and Sunday's finale has been bumped up to noon to accommodate travel.
The Cougars (11-6) have won 11 of their last 14 games including taking down Texas A&M, 8-2, on Tuesday night. Houston's eight runs and 12 hits were its most against the Aggies since April 1, 2014, when the No. 10 Cougars defeated Texas A&M, 10-8, behind 17 hits.
Columbia (4-8) wraps a stretch of 15 consecutive road games to begin the season this weekend. The Lions played a contested series at Baylor one weekend ago, winning Saturday's middle game 11-4 before dropping the finale 4-3 in 10 innings.
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 • Columbia Notes
PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS
– FRIDAY: RHP Logan Clayton (1-2, 6.45 ERA) vs. RHP Sean Higgins (1-2 5.79 ERA)
– SATURDAY: RHP Nathan Medrano (2-0, 5.16 ERA) vs. RHP Joe Sheets (0-0, 5.19 ERA)
– SUNDAY: RHP Jaycob Deese (0-1, 3.54 ERA) vs. RHP Billy Black (0-2, 4.50 ERA)
PROMOTIONS – Hometown Heroes Weekend
Help Houston Baseball celebrate our local first responders all weekend. Service members (veterans, police, firefighters, EMS, military, and hospital workers) can show their ID and receive two complimentary tickets.
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
Through 17 games, Houston's .981 fielding % is its best in the Todd Whitting era. Its eleven wins are its most since 2017 (12). The Cougars 53 walks allowed are their fewest 2017 (33). Houston's 22 stolen bases are its most since 2018 (28).
Brandon Uhse is riding a 13-game hit streak and a 14-game on-base streak. Anthony Tulimero has reached base in 16 of 17 games this season (15-game streak snapped Sunday). Zach Arnold has reached base in 14 of 17 games. Ben Sears has allowed one run in 17.1 innings.
The Cougars have overcome a deficit in nine of their 11 victories. Houston is 5-3 when opponents score first. The Cougars have logged four multi-run comebacks including a five-run comeback on Feb. 27 against UTRGV.
UP NEXT
The Cougars renew the battle for the Sanders Cup when they visit Sam Houston at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The contest can be seen on ESPN+ and heard on The Varsity Network. Following the trek up Interstate 45, Houston returns to open an eight-game homestand.
TICKETS ON SALE
Houston Baseball single-game tickets and flex packs from Sanders Field at Schroeder Park are on sale. The Cougars will host 24 more games including visits from in-state rivals Rice and Sam Houston. To purchase tickets, 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 Cougars (11-6) have won 11 of their last 14 games including taking down Texas A&M, 8-2, on Tuesday night. Houston's eight runs and 12 hits were its most against the Aggies since April 1, 2014, when the No. 10 Cougars defeated Texas A&M, 10-8, behind 17 hits.
Columbia (4-8) wraps a stretch of 15 consecutive road games to begin the season this weekend. The Lions played a contested series at Baylor one weekend ago, winning Saturday's middle game 11-4 before dropping the finale 4-3 in 10 innings.
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 • Columbia Notes
PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS
– FRIDAY: RHP Logan Clayton (1-2, 6.45 ERA) vs. RHP Sean Higgins (1-2 5.79 ERA)
– SATURDAY: RHP Nathan Medrano (2-0, 5.16 ERA) vs. RHP Joe Sheets (0-0, 5.19 ERA)
– SUNDAY: RHP Jaycob Deese (0-1, 3.54 ERA) vs. RHP Billy Black (0-2, 4.50 ERA)
PROMOTIONS – Hometown Heroes Weekend
Help Houston Baseball celebrate our local first responders all weekend. Service members (veterans, police, firefighters, EMS, military, and hospital workers) can show their ID and receive two complimentary tickets.
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
Through 17 games, Houston's .981 fielding % is its best in the Todd Whitting era. Its eleven wins are its most since 2017 (12). The Cougars 53 walks allowed are their fewest 2017 (33). Houston's 22 stolen bases are its most since 2018 (28).
Brandon Uhse is riding a 13-game hit streak and a 14-game on-base streak. Anthony Tulimero has reached base in 16 of 17 games this season (15-game streak snapped Sunday). Zach Arnold has reached base in 14 of 17 games. Ben Sears has allowed one run in 17.1 innings.
The Cougars have overcome a deficit in nine of their 11 victories. Houston is 5-3 when opponents score first. The Cougars have logged four multi-run comebacks including a five-run comeback on Feb. 27 against UTRGV.
UP NEXT
The Cougars renew the battle for the Sanders Cup when they visit Sam Houston at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The contest can be seen on ESPN+ and heard on The Varsity Network. Following the trek up Interstate 45, Houston returns to open an eight-game homestand.
TICKETS ON SALE
Houston Baseball single-game tickets and flex packs from Sanders Field at Schroeder Park are on sale. The Cougars will host 24 more games including visits from in-state rivals Rice and Sam Houston. To purchase tickets, 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.