Tuesday, March 29
Houston, Texas
6:30 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
Prairie View
Final Tune-up Before American Play
3/28/2022 7:49:00 PM | Baseball
Cougars host Prairie View as part of 2-Dollar Tuesday
HOUSTON – Houston Baseball welcomes Prairie View to town Tuesday in the final tune-up before American Athletic Conference play begins. First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m. from Sanders Field at Schroeder Park.
The Cougars (16-8), winners in five of their last six, took 2 of 3 from Western Carolina over the weekend. Houston batted .313 with 30 hits and 22 runs while its pitching staff posted a 2.67 ERA and limited the Catamounts to a .156 average (7-for-45) with runners.
Prairie View (9-14) has been red hot, reeling off wins in five of its last six games, including pummeling Alcorn State, 17-0, on Friday night en route to taking 2 of 3. The Panthers were picked to finish third in the SWAC Western Division as voted on by the league's head coaches and sports information directors.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Tuesday: Live Stats • Live Audio • ESPN+
Houston Notes
PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS
– TUESDAY: RHP Logan Clayton (1-3, 6.99 ERA) vs. RHP Derrick Curry (2-2, 12.21 ERA)
PROMOTIONS – 2-Dollar Tuesday
As part of 2-Dollar Tuesday, fans can purchase $2 tickets at the box office on game day and take advantage of $2 nachos at the concession stand.
NEED TO KNOW
Houston is a perfect 6-0 during the midweek, outscoring opponents, 43-21, with wins at McNeese (Feb. 22), vs. Lamar (March 1), at Rice (March 8), vs. Southern (March 9), at Texas A&M (March 15) and at Sam Houston (March 22).
Houston and Prairie View are meeting for the 14th time and first since 2018. The Cougars lead the all-time series, 13-0, with 12 of the 13 matchups at home. The teams were scheduled to meet a season ago before positive COVID-19 cases and contact tracing within the Panthers' program canceled the two-game set.
Outfielder Brandon Uhse leads The American in runs (28) and doubles (13) and is fourth in RBIs (23). Anthony Tulimero paces the league in runners caught stealing (13) and hits (37) and is second in batting average (.294).
UP NEXT
The Cougars open their ninth season of American Athletic Conference play on Friday against Wichita State. First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m. from Sanders Field at Schroeder Park. Saturday's middle game is at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday's finale is at 1 o'clock.
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.
TICKETS ON SALE
Houston Baseball single-game tickets and flex packs from Sanders Field at Schroeder Park are on sale. The Cougars will host 18 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 (16-8), winners in five of their last six, took 2 of 3 from Western Carolina over the weekend. Houston batted .313 with 30 hits and 22 runs while its pitching staff posted a 2.67 ERA and limited the Catamounts to a .156 average (7-for-45) with runners.
Prairie View (9-14) has been red hot, reeling off wins in five of its last six games, including pummeling Alcorn State, 17-0, on Friday night en route to taking 2 of 3. The Panthers were picked to finish third in the SWAC Western Division as voted on by the league's head coaches and sports information directors.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Tuesday: Live Stats • Live Audio • ESPN+
Houston Notes
PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS
– TUESDAY: RHP Logan Clayton (1-3, 6.99 ERA) vs. RHP Derrick Curry (2-2, 12.21 ERA)
PROMOTIONS – 2-Dollar Tuesday
As part of 2-Dollar Tuesday, fans can purchase $2 tickets at the box office on game day and take advantage of $2 nachos at the concession stand.
NEED TO KNOW
Houston is a perfect 6-0 during the midweek, outscoring opponents, 43-21, with wins at McNeese (Feb. 22), vs. Lamar (March 1), at Rice (March 8), vs. Southern (March 9), at Texas A&M (March 15) and at Sam Houston (March 22).
Houston and Prairie View are meeting for the 14th time and first since 2018. The Cougars lead the all-time series, 13-0, with 12 of the 13 matchups at home. The teams were scheduled to meet a season ago before positive COVID-19 cases and contact tracing within the Panthers' program canceled the two-game set.
Outfielder Brandon Uhse leads The American in runs (28) and doubles (13) and is fourth in RBIs (23). Anthony Tulimero paces the league in runners caught stealing (13) and hits (37) and is second in batting average (.294).
UP NEXT
The Cougars open their ninth season of American Athletic Conference play on Friday against Wichita State. First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m. from Sanders Field at Schroeder Park. Saturday's middle game is at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday's finale is at 1 o'clock.
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.
TICKETS ON SALE
Houston Baseball single-game tickets and flex packs from Sanders Field at Schroeder Park are on sale. The Cougars will host 18 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.