Wednesday, May 4
Houston, Texas
6:30 p.m.
University of Houston
vs
Rice
Silver Glove Series at Schroeder Park
5/3/2022 5:14:00 PM | Baseball
Houston, Rice tangle in Game 2 of cross-town rivalry
HOUSTON – University of Houston Baseball looks to capture its sixth Silver Glove Series title, and second in the last three chances, when it takes on cross-town rival Rice at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday from Sanders Field at Schroeder Park.
The Cougars (29-15), who secured the Silver Glove opener, 10-7, at Rice on March 8, have won five of their last six contests including a three-game sweep at South Florida over the weekend. Houston paces The American in batting average (.287) and walks allowed per nine innings (3.33). The Cougars are second in fielding percentage (.981).
The Owls (13-30) took 2 of 3 over the weekend against Western Kentucky as Rice clinched its first home conference series victory since 2019. Rice has lost seven of its last eight games on the road including all three contests two weekends ago at Southern Miss.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Live Stats • Live Audio • ESPN+
PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS
– WEDNESDAY: RHP Logan Clayton (2-3, 6.69 ERA) vs. RHP Parker Smith (1-2, 4.50 ERA)
PROMOTIONS – presented by ICON
In the spirit of "May the Fourth Be with You," Houston Baseball themed Star Wars posters will be given away while supplies last.
Fans purchasing a ticket to either Houston Baseball's matchup against Rice or Houston Softball's doubleheader against Texas A&M, with Game 1 first pitch set for 3 p.m., can receive admittance to all three contests by showing their original ticket purchase.
NEED TO KNOW
Houston and Rice are meeting for the 193rd time in a series that dates to 1948. The Owls lead the all-time set, 108-84. Houston is one win away from claiming its sixth Silver Glove title and first since 2018. Rice won the 2019 edition. The two teams met just once in 2020 and did not play for the first time since 1971 in 2021.
Houston's 29-15 record is its best mark through the first 44 games since equaling the mark in 2015. That season, the Cougars captured The American regular season title and hosted the NCAA Houston Regional en route to a 43-20 final record.
The Cougars are an impressive 19-10 in non-conference contests this season including 14-4 at home. Houston is batting .282 in non-conference games including .304 with runners and .378 with the bases loaded.
UP NEXT
Houston hits the road for its second three-game series of the season against Wichita State. Friday's series opener is set for 6 p.m. Saturday's middle game is at 2 p.m. and Sunday's finale starts at 11 a.m. All three contests can be seen on ESPN+ and heard on The Varsity Network app.
TICKETS ON SALE
Houston Baseball single-game tickets and flex packs from Sanders Field at Schroeder Park are on sale. The Cougars will host five more games including three games against conference-rival UCF (May 13-15). To purchase tickets, click here.
JOIN THE 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 (29-15), who secured the Silver Glove opener, 10-7, at Rice on March 8, have won five of their last six contests including a three-game sweep at South Florida over the weekend. Houston paces The American in batting average (.287) and walks allowed per nine innings (3.33). The Cougars are second in fielding percentage (.981).
The Owls (13-30) took 2 of 3 over the weekend against Western Kentucky as Rice clinched its first home conference series victory since 2019. Rice has lost seven of its last eight games on the road including all three contests two weekends ago at Southern Miss.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Live Stats • Live Audio • ESPN+
PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS
– WEDNESDAY: RHP Logan Clayton (2-3, 6.69 ERA) vs. RHP Parker Smith (1-2, 4.50 ERA)
PROMOTIONS – presented by ICON
In the spirit of "May the Fourth Be with You," Houston Baseball themed Star Wars posters will be given away while supplies last.
Fans purchasing a ticket to either Houston Baseball's matchup against Rice or Houston Softball's doubleheader against Texas A&M, with Game 1 first pitch set for 3 p.m., can receive admittance to all three contests by showing their original ticket purchase.
NEED TO KNOW
Houston and Rice are meeting for the 193rd time in a series that dates to 1948. The Owls lead the all-time set, 108-84. Houston is one win away from claiming its sixth Silver Glove title and first since 2018. Rice won the 2019 edition. The two teams met just once in 2020 and did not play for the first time since 1971 in 2021.
Houston's 29-15 record is its best mark through the first 44 games since equaling the mark in 2015. That season, the Cougars captured The American regular season title and hosted the NCAA Houston Regional en route to a 43-20 final record.
The Cougars are an impressive 19-10 in non-conference contests this season including 14-4 at home. Houston is batting .282 in non-conference games including .304 with runners and .378 with the bases loaded.
UP NEXT
Houston hits the road for its second three-game series of the season against Wichita State. Friday's series opener is set for 6 p.m. Saturday's middle game is at 2 p.m. and Sunday's finale starts at 11 a.m. All three contests can be seen on ESPN+ and heard on The Varsity Network app.
TICKETS ON SALE
Houston Baseball single-game tickets and flex packs from Sanders Field at Schroeder Park are on sale. The Cougars will host five more games including three games against conference-rival UCF (May 13-15). To purchase tickets, click here.
JOIN THE 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.