Saturday, May 14
Houston, Texas
6:30 p.m.
University of Houston
5
vs
6
UCF
Knights Even Series with Comeback Victory
5/14/2022 10:14:00 PM | Baseball
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Houston drops middle game, 6-5, as UCF rallies in ninth
HOUSTON – UCF Baseball pushed across two runs in the ninth inning against University of Houston junior closer Ben Sears as the Knights upended the Cougars to even the series with a 6-5 comeback victory on Saturday night from Sanders Field at Schroeder Park.
The Knights (29-21, 12-8 American) took a one-run lead on a pair of hits including a go-ahead RBI-single from redshirt junior Tom Josten in the ninth. The result came one day after Sears (6-3) locked up his American-best 12th save.
Houston (34-17, 13-7 American) scored three times in the fifth to erase a one-run deficit. The Cougars produced four hits in the frame including a two-out RBI-single from freshman Cameron Nickens. The left fielder, who raised his average to .308, drove in three runs on the day.
Cougar junior starter Kyle LaCalameto allowed one run, coming in the first inning, on three hits alongside five walks and six strikeouts in 4.0 innings. Redshirt junior Maddux Miller allowed one run in 2.0 innings. Cameron Prayer tossed 0.2 scoreless frames.
UCF redshirt sophomore reliever Kyle Krmaer (1-3) earned the victory, tossing 2.0 scoreless. The Knights were led offensively by Josten who reached base three times and drove in three runs.
Houston saw its season-long stretch of eight consecutive games with double-digit hits come to an end. The Cougars finished with eight hits including two from redshirt sophomore Zach Arnold who also scored twice.
UP NEXT
The teams close the three-game series at noon Sunday. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the 11:45 a.m. Senior Day celebration as Houston honors senior first baseman Ryan Hernandez, graduate catcher Santiago Garcia and senior data analytics coordinator Tanner Green.
TICKETS ON SALE
Houston Baseball single-game tickets from Sanders Field at Schroeder Park are on sale for Sunday's series finale and Tuesday's 6:30 p.m. Silver Glove Series finale against Rice. The Cougars will host two more games. To purchase seats, click here.
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Fans are invited to join The Dugout Club to directly support Houston Baseball. Members provide financial support directly to Houston Baseball for needs beyond operating budget. For more information about the Dugout Club, text UHBASEBALL to 71777, call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684) or click here.
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The Knights (29-21, 12-8 American) took a one-run lead on a pair of hits including a go-ahead RBI-single from redshirt junior Tom Josten in the ninth. The result came one day after Sears (6-3) locked up his American-best 12th save.
Houston (34-17, 13-7 American) scored three times in the fifth to erase a one-run deficit. The Cougars produced four hits in the frame including a two-out RBI-single from freshman Cameron Nickens. The left fielder, who raised his average to .308, drove in three runs on the day.
Cougar junior starter Kyle LaCalameto allowed one run, coming in the first inning, on three hits alongside five walks and six strikeouts in 4.0 innings. Redshirt junior Maddux Miller allowed one run in 2.0 innings. Cameron Prayer tossed 0.2 scoreless frames.
UCF redshirt sophomore reliever Kyle Krmaer (1-3) earned the victory, tossing 2.0 scoreless. The Knights were led offensively by Josten who reached base three times and drove in three runs.
Houston saw its season-long stretch of eight consecutive games with double-digit hits come to an end. The Cougars finished with eight hits including two from redshirt sophomore Zach Arnold who also scored twice.
UP NEXT
The teams close the three-game series at noon Sunday. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the 11:45 a.m. Senior Day celebration as Houston honors senior first baseman Ryan Hernandez, graduate catcher Santiago Garcia and senior data analytics coordinator Tanner Green.
TICKETS ON SALE
Houston Baseball single-game tickets from Sanders Field at Schroeder Park are on sale for Sunday's series finale and Tuesday's 6:30 p.m. Silver Glove Series finale against Rice. The Cougars will host two more games. To purchase seats, click here.
JOIN THE DUGOUT CLUB
Fans are invited to join The Dugout Club to directly support Houston Baseball. Members provide financial support directly to Houston Baseball for needs beyond operating budget. For more information about the Dugout Club, text UHBASEBALL to 71777, call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684) or click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following UHCougarBB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Cougar Baseball. Fans can also follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarbb.