Tuesday, May 17
Houston, Texas
6:30 p.m.
University of Houston
4
vs
5
Rice
Cougars Upended in 12 Innings
5/17/2022 10:31:00 PM | Baseball
Box Score Box Score (PDF)Play-by-Play (PDF)Silver Glove Series Stats (PDF)Overall Stats (PDF)Join the Dugout Club
Houston drops Silver Glove Series finale, 5-4 to Rice
HOUSTON – Rice Baseball plated the game-tying run in the ninth inning and used a two-out RBI-single three frames later to upend the University of Houston 5-4 in 12 innings to salvage the Silver Glove Series finale on Tuesday night from Sanders Field at Schroeder Park.
Rice freshman Jack Ben-Shoshan played hero, sending a run-scoring single into left field in the 12th inning, scoring sophomore Pierce Gallo who led off the frame with a walk. With the win, the Owls (14-39) snapped their nine-game losing streak.
Houston (34-19) was saddled with its third consecutive loss. The Cougars, who were searching for their first Silver Glove Series season sweep since 2014, could not maintain a one-run lead in the ninth after a leadoff double and balk plated the tying run.
Houston took a one-run advantage in the eighth inning, thanks to a go-ahead RBI-single from redshirt sophomore Zach Arnold (2 for 5) down the right field line.
Houston redshirt junior Maddux Miller (3-1) drew the loss, permitting one run on two hits alongside three walks and a pair of strikeouts in 2.0 innings. Nine Cougar pitchers made an appearance, holding the Owls to seven hits across 12.0 innings.
After Rice pushed across two runs for a 3-1 lead in the sixth, Houston answered with a pair in the home half thanks to two Owl miscues. Arnold lined an RBI-single through the left side and two batters later redshirt sophomore Anthony Tulimero (1 for 5) reached on a fielder's choice while a wild throw allowed junior Alex Lopez to race home from second.
Houston manufactured the game's opening run in the third inning, taking advantage of a one-out single and stolen base from freshman Malachi Lott. With two away, junior Brandon Uhse fought off a 1-2 pitch, looping an RBI-single into shallow right field.
Lott, who earned the start on the mound before contributing a pair of hits at designated hitter, tossed 2.0 hitless innings, lowering his ERA to 2.00 while retiring all six batters faced. Houston pitching held the Owls to 1 for 13 (.077) and 1 for 5 (.200) with runners in scoring position.
UP NEXT
Houston wraps the regular season and American Athletic Conference play with a three-game series at East Carolina beginning at 5:30 p.m. CT Thursday. Friday's middle game is at 5:30 p.m. CT and Saturday's finale is slated for noon CT. All three contests can be seen on ESPN+ and heard on The Varsity Network app.
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.
Rice freshman Jack Ben-Shoshan played hero, sending a run-scoring single into left field in the 12th inning, scoring sophomore Pierce Gallo who led off the frame with a walk. With the win, the Owls (14-39) snapped their nine-game losing streak.
Houston (34-19) was saddled with its third consecutive loss. The Cougars, who were searching for their first Silver Glove Series season sweep since 2014, could not maintain a one-run lead in the ninth after a leadoff double and balk plated the tying run.
Houston took a one-run advantage in the eighth inning, thanks to a go-ahead RBI-single from redshirt sophomore Zach Arnold (2 for 5) down the right field line.
Houston redshirt junior Maddux Miller (3-1) drew the loss, permitting one run on two hits alongside three walks and a pair of strikeouts in 2.0 innings. Nine Cougar pitchers made an appearance, holding the Owls to seven hits across 12.0 innings.
After Rice pushed across two runs for a 3-1 lead in the sixth, Houston answered with a pair in the home half thanks to two Owl miscues. Arnold lined an RBI-single through the left side and two batters later redshirt sophomore Anthony Tulimero (1 for 5) reached on a fielder's choice while a wild throw allowed junior Alex Lopez to race home from second.
Houston manufactured the game's opening run in the third inning, taking advantage of a one-out single and stolen base from freshman Malachi Lott. With two away, junior Brandon Uhse fought off a 1-2 pitch, looping an RBI-single into shallow right field.
Lott, who earned the start on the mound before contributing a pair of hits at designated hitter, tossed 2.0 hitless innings, lowering his ERA to 2.00 while retiring all six batters faced. Houston pitching held the Owls to 1 for 13 (.077) and 1 for 5 (.200) with runners in scoring position.
UP NEXT
Houston wraps the regular season and American Athletic Conference play with a three-game series at East Carolina beginning at 5:30 p.m. CT Thursday. Friday's middle game is at 5:30 p.m. CT and Saturday's finale is slated for noon CT. All three contests can be seen on ESPN+ and heard on The Varsity Network app.
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.