Houston catcher Kenneth Jiminez (31) runs to first base during the fourth inning of an NCAA college baseball game om March 30, 2025, in Houston, Texas. |Karolina Navarro/The Cougar.

Houston baseball showed promise by winning the first game against TCU but ultimately faltered in the final two games of the series, losing to the Horned Frogs two games to one.

The Cougars are now 15-12 overall and 3-6 in conference play.

Houston holds on late to win game one

In a tight defensive battle, the Cougars fought hard against TCU, securing a 3-2 victory for their third consecutive win.

In the top of the ninth, Houston led 3-2 with two outs and the bases empty, but TCU managed to place runners on second and third.

Graduate pitcher Antoine Jean remained calm and collected, delivering the game-winning strikeout.

“I trusted number seven on the mound and I had full faith in him,” redshirt sophomore outfielder Xavier Perez said. “He’s been in these situations before.”

TCU struck first in the first inning with an RBI single from freshman two-way player Noah Franco. After a scoreless second inning, Houston answered in the bottom of the third with a two-RBI double from Perez, taking a 2-1 lead.

The Horned Frogs aimed to reclaim the lead in the fourth with the bases loaded, but Cougars’ junior pitcher Paul Schmitz struck out TCU sophomore infielder Jack Bell to end the threat.

Franco tied the game in the fifth with another RBI single, but Houston regained the lead in the seventh with an RBI double from junior infielder Coby DeJesus.

Despite TCU’s attempts to rally in the eighth and ninth, they fell short. Jean earned the win, improving to 3-0, having pitched 4.1 innings with four strikeouts, allowing only two hits and two walks.

Perez went 2-4 with two RBIs, and sophomore outfielder Tre Broussard stole his 17th base, maintaining an unblemished record on steals.

Horned Frogs demolish the Cougars 12-0 in second game

While game one was a triumph, game two was a devastating loss for the Cougars, as TCU shut them out 12-0.

“It’s definitely not a good feeling,” Broussard said.

Houston’s offense struggled, managing only three hits and striking out eight times. In contrast, TCU scored 12 runs on 11 hits and recorded 10 RBIs.

The Horned Frogs scored their first four runs in the first and second innings, including a two-run home run.

They then added eight more runs between the seventh and ninth innings, capped by a five-run ninth inning featuring a three-run home run.

TCU redshirt junior pitcher Caedmon Parker earned the win, improving to 2-0, pitching five innings with three strikeouts while allowing only two hits and three walks.

Freshman outfielder Sawyer Strosnider led TCU’s offense, going 4-5 with four runs, five RBIs and two home runs.

Cougars’ sophomore pitcher Richie Roman took the loss, falling to 0-4 after pitching five innings, striking out two batters, and allowing six hits, four runs, a home run and three walks.

UH trounced in series finale despite early lead

Despite an early lead, the Cougars suffered another defeat, losing game three and the series 16-5.

“It’s a hard sport. It’s hard to do good when pitching and hitting don’t connect,” senior infielder Aaron Lugo said.

Houston started strong in the first inning, scoring four runs on three hits, while freshman pitcher Kendall Hoffman struck out TCU’s first three batters.

However, TCU responded fiercely, outscoring the Cougars 16-1 for the remainder of the game.

After a scoreless first inning, the Horned Frogs erupted for 16 runs, with 16 hits and 14 RBIs. They scored in all but three innings, including four runs in both the sixth and ninth innings.

TCU freshman pitcher Mason Brassfield secured the win, improving to 3-1, pitching 1.1 innings with one strikeout and no hits allowed.

Junior pitcher Kole Klecker recorded his first save of the season. Senior infielder Cole Cramer and junior infielder Anthony Silva both had over four hits, with Silva hitting a grand slam in the ninth.

UH junior pitcher Chris Scinta took the loss, falling to 2-1, after pitching 1.1 innings and allowing three hits, two runs and one walk. Lugo went 3-5 with one run and one RBI.

The series loss brings the Cougars’ record to 15-12. They will seek to regain their composure this week, facing Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at home on April 2, followed by a weekend series against Baylor in Waco from April 4-6.

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Houston baseball showed promise by winning the first game against TCU but ultimately faltered in the final two games of the series, losing to the Horned Frogs two games to one.

The Cougars are now 15-12 overall and 3-6 in conference play.

Houston holds on late to win game one

In a tight defensive battle, the Cougars fought hard against TCU, securing a 3-2 victory for their third consecutive win.

In the top of the ninth, Houston led 3-2 with two outs and the bases empty, but TCU managed to place runners on second and third.

Graduate pitcher Antoine Jean remained calm and collected, delivering the game-winning strikeout.

“I trusted number seven on the mound and I had full faith in him,” redshirt sophomore outfielder Xavier Perez said. “He’s been in these situations before.”

TCU struck first in the first inning with an RBI single from freshman two-way player Noah Franco. After a scoreless second inning, Houston answered in the bottom of the third with a two-RBI double from Perez, taking a 2-1 lead.

The Horned Frogs aimed to reclaim the lead in the fourth with the bases loaded, but Cougars’ junior pitcher Paul Schmitz struck out TCU sophomore infielder Jack Bell to end the threat.

Franco tied the game in the fifth with another RBI single, but Houston regained the lead in the seventh with an RBI double from junior infielder Coby DeJesus.

Despite TCU’s attempts to rally in the eighth and ninth, they fell short. Jean earned the win, improving to 3-0, having pitched 4.1 innings with four strikeouts, allowing only two hits and two walks.

Perez went 2-4 with two RBIs, and sophomore outfielder Tre Broussard stole his 17th base, maintaining an unblemished record on steals.

Horned Frogs demolish the Cougars 12-0 in second game

While game one was a triumph, game two was a devastating loss for the Cougars, as TCU shut them out 12-0.

“It’s definitely not a good feeling,” Broussard said.

Houston’s offense struggled, managing only three hits and striking out eight times. In contrast, TCU scored 12 runs on 11 hits and recorded 10 RBIs.

The Horned Frogs scored their first four runs in the first and second innings, including a two-run home run.

They then added eight more runs between the seventh and ninth innings, capped by a five-run ninth inning featuring a three-run home run.

TCU redshirt junior pitcher Caedmon Parker earned the win, improving to 2-0, pitching five innings with three strikeouts while allowing only two hits and three walks.

Freshman outfielder Sawyer Strosnider led TCU’s offense, going 4-5 with four runs, five RBIs and two home runs.

Cougars’ sophomore pitcher Richie Roman took the loss, falling to 0-4 after pitching five innings, striking out two batters, and allowing six hits, four runs, a home run and three walks.

UH trounced in series finale despite early lead

Despite an early lead, the Cougars suffered another defeat, losing game three and the series 16-5.

“It’s a hard sport. It’s hard to do good when pitching and hitting don’t connect,” senior infielder Aaron Lugo said.

Houston started strong in the first inning, scoring four runs on three hits, while freshman pitcher Kendall Hoffman struck out TCU’s first three batters.

However, TCU responded fiercely, outscoring the Cougars 16-1 for the remainder of the game.

After a scoreless first inning, the Horned Frogs erupted for 16 runs, with 16 hits and 14 RBIs. They scored in all but three innings, including four runs in both the sixth and ninth innings.

TCU freshman pitcher Mason Brassfield secured the win, improving to 3-1, pitching 1.1 innings with one strikeout and no hits allowed.

Junior pitcher Kole Klecker recorded his first save of the season. Senior infielder Cole Cramer and junior infielder Anthony Silva both had over four hits, with Silva hitting a grand slam in the ninth.

UH junior pitcher Chris Scinta took the loss, falling to 2-1, after pitching 1.1 innings and allowing three hits, two runs and one walk. Lugo went 3-5 with one run and one RBI.

The series loss brings the Cougars’ record to 15-12. They will seek to regain their composure this week, facing Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at home on April 2, followed by a weekend series against Baylor in Waco from April 4-6.

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Houston baseball showed promise by winning the first game against TCU but ultimately faltered in the final two games of the series, losing to the Horned Frogs two games to one.

The Cougars are now 15-12 overall and 3-6 in conference play.

Houston holds on late to win game one

In a tight defensive battle, the Cougars fought hard against TCU, securing a 3-2 victory for their third consecutive win.

In the top of the ninth, Houston led 3-2 with two outs and the bases empty, but TCU managed to place runners on second and third.

Graduate pitcher Antoine Jean remained calm and collected, delivering the game-winning strikeout.

“I trusted number seven on the mound and I had full faith in him,” redshirt sophomore outfielder Xavier Perez said. “He’s been in these situations before.”

TCU struck first in the first inning with an RBI single from freshman two-way player Noah Franco. After a scoreless second inning, Houston answered in the bottom of the third with a two-RBI double from Perez, taking a 2-1 lead.

The Horned Frogs aimed to reclaim the lead in the fourth with the bases loaded, but Cougars’ junior pitcher Paul Schmitz struck out TCU sophomore infielder Jack Bell to end the threat.

Franco tied the game in the fifth with another RBI single, but Houston regained the lead in the seventh with an RBI double from junior infielder Coby DeJesus.

Despite TCU’s attempts to rally in the eighth and ninth, they fell short. Jean earned the win, improving to 3-0, having pitched 4.1 innings with four strikeouts, allowing only two hits and two walks.

Perez went 2-4 with two RBIs, and sophomore outfielder Tre Broussard stole his 17th base, maintaining an unblemished record on steals.

Horned Frogs demolish the Cougars 12-0 in second game

While game one was a triumph, game two was a devastating loss for the Cougars, as TCU shut them out 12-0.

“It’s definitely not a good feeling,” Broussard said.

Houston’s offense struggled, managing only three hits and striking out eight times. In contrast, TCU scored 12 runs on 11 hits and recorded 10 RBIs.

The Horned Frogs scored their first four runs in the first and second innings, including a two-run home run.

They then added eight more runs between the seventh and ninth innings, capped by a five-run ninth inning featuring a three-run home run.

TCU redshirt junior pitcher Caedmon Parker earned the win, improving to 2-0, pitching five innings with three strikeouts while allowing only two hits and three walks.

Freshman outfielder Sawyer Strosnider led TCU’s offense, going 4-5 with four runs, five RBIs and two home runs.

Cougars’ sophomore pitcher Richie Roman took the loss, falling to 0-4 after pitching five innings, striking out two batters, and allowing six hits, four runs, a home run and three walks.

UH trounced in series finale despite early lead

Despite an early lead, the Cougars suffered another defeat, losing game three and the series 16-5.

“It’s a hard sport. It’s hard to do good when pitching and hitting don’t connect,” senior infielder Aaron Lugo said.

Houston started strong in the first inning, scoring four runs on three hits, while freshman pitcher Kendall Hoffman struck out TCU’s first three batters.

However, TCU responded fiercely, outscoring the Cougars 16-1 for the remainder of the game.

After a scoreless first inning, the Horned Frogs erupted for 16 runs, with 16 hits and 14 RBIs. They scored in all but three innings, including four runs in both the sixth and ninth innings.

TCU freshman pitcher Mason Brassfield secured the win, improving to 3-1, pitching 1.1 innings with one strikeout and no hits allowed.

Junior pitcher Kole Klecker recorded his first save of the season. Senior infielder Cole Cramer and junior infielder Anthony Silva both had over four hits, with Silva hitting a grand slam in the ninth.

UH junior pitcher Chris Scinta took the loss, falling to 2-1, after pitching 1.1 innings and allowing three hits, two runs and one walk. Lugo went 3-5 with one run and one RBI.

The series loss brings the Cougars’ record to 15-12. They will seek to regain their composure this week, facing Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at home on April 2, followed by a weekend series against Baylor in Waco from April 4-6.

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Houston baseball showed promise by winning the first game against TCU but ultimately faltered in the final two games of the series, losing to the Horned Frogs two games to one.

The Cougars are now 15-12 overall and 3-6 in conference play.

Houston holds on late to win game one

In a tight defensive battle, the Cougars fought hard against TCU, securing a 3-2 victory for their third consecutive win.

In the top of the ninth, Houston led 3-2 with two outs and the bases empty, but TCU managed to place runners on second and third.

Graduate pitcher Antoine Jean remained calm and collected, delivering the game-winning strikeout.

“I trusted number seven on the mound and I had full faith in him,” redshirt sophomore outfielder Xavier Perez said. “He’s been in these situations before.”

TCU struck first in the first inning with an RBI single from freshman two-way player Noah Franco. After a scoreless second inning, Houston answered in the bottom of the third with a two-RBI double from Perez, taking a 2-1 lead.

The Horned Frogs aimed to reclaim the lead in the fourth with the bases loaded, but Cougars’ junior pitcher Paul Schmitz struck out TCU sophomore infielder Jack Bell to end the threat.

Franco tied the game in the fifth with another RBI single, but Houston regained the lead in the seventh with an RBI double from junior infielder Coby DeJesus.

Despite TCU’s attempts to rally in the eighth and ninth, they fell short. Jean earned the win, improving to 3-0, having pitched 4.1 innings with four strikeouts, allowing only two hits and two walks.

Perez went 2-4 with two RBIs, and sophomore outfielder Tre Broussard stole his 17th base, maintaining an unblemished record on steals.

Horned Frogs demolish the Cougars 12-0 in second game

While game one was a triumph, game two was a devastating loss for the Cougars, as TCU shut them out 12-0.

“It’s definitely not a good feeling,” Broussard said.

Houston’s offense struggled, managing only three hits and striking out eight times. In contrast, TCU scored 12 runs on 11 hits and recorded 10 RBIs.

The Horned Frogs scored their first four runs in the first and second innings, including a two-run home run.

They then added eight more runs between the seventh and ninth innings, capped by a five-run ninth inning featuring a three-run home run.

TCU redshirt junior pitcher Caedmon Parker earned the win, improving to 2-0, pitching five innings with three strikeouts while allowing only two hits and three walks.

Freshman outfielder Sawyer Strosnider led TCU’s offense, going 4-5 with four runs, five RBIs and two home runs.

Cougars’ sophomore pitcher Richie Roman took the loss, falling to 0-4 after pitching five innings, striking out two batters, and allowing six hits, four runs, a home run and three walks.

UH trounced in series finale despite early lead

Despite an early lead, the Cougars suffered another defeat, losing game three and the series 16-5.

“It’s a hard sport. It’s hard to do good when pitching and hitting don’t connect,” senior infielder Aaron Lugo said.

Houston started strong in the first inning, scoring four runs on three hits, while freshman pitcher Kendall Hoffman struck out TCU’s first three batters.

However, TCU responded fiercely, outscoring the Cougars 16-1 for the remainder of the game.

After a scoreless first inning, the Horned Frogs erupted for 16 runs, with 16 hits and 14 RBIs. They scored in all but three innings, including four runs in both the sixth and ninth innings.

TCU freshman pitcher Mason Brassfield secured the win, improving to 3-1, pitching 1.1 innings with one strikeout and no hits allowed.

Junior pitcher Kole Klecker recorded his first save of the season. Senior infielder Cole Cramer and junior infielder Anthony Silva both had over four hits, with Silva hitting a grand slam in the ninth.

UH junior pitcher Chris Scinta took the loss, falling to 2-1, after pitching 1.1 innings and allowing three hits, two runs and one walk. Lugo went 3-5 with one run and one RBI.

The series loss brings the Cougars’ record to 15-12. They will seek to regain their composure this week, facing Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at home on April 2, followed by a weekend series against Baylor in Waco from April 4-6.

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Houston catcher Kenneth Jiminez (31) runs to first base during the fourth inning of an NCAA college baseball game om March 30, 2025, in Houston, Texas. |Karolina Navarro/The Cougar.

Houston baseball showed promise by winning the first game against TCU but ultimately faltered in the final two games of the series, losing to the Horned Frogs two games to one.

The Cougars are now 15-12 overall and 3-6 in conference play.

Houston holds on late to win game one

In a tight defensive battle, the Cougars fought hard against TCU, securing a 3-2 victory for their third consecutive win.

In the top of the ninth, Houston led 3-2 with two outs and the bases empty, but TCU managed to place runners on second and third.

Graduate pitcher Antoine Jean remained calm and collected, delivering the game-winning strikeout.

“I trusted number seven on the mound and I had full faith in him,” redshirt sophomore outfielder Xavier Perez said. “He’s been in these situations before.”

TCU struck first in the first inning with an RBI single from freshman two-way player Noah Franco. After a scoreless second inning, Houston answered in the bottom of the third with a two-RBI double from Perez, taking a 2-1 lead.

The Horned Frogs aimed to reclaim the lead in the fourth with the bases loaded, but Cougars’ junior pitcher Paul Schmitz struck out TCU sophomore infielder Jack Bell to end the threat.

Franco tied the game in the fifth with another RBI single, but Houston regained the lead in the seventh with an RBI double from junior infielder Coby DeJesus.

Despite TCU’s attempts to rally in the eighth and ninth, they fell short. Jean earned the win, improving to 3-0, having pitched 4.1 innings with four strikeouts, allowing only two hits and two walks.

Perez went 2-4 with two RBIs, and sophomore outfielder Tre Broussard stole his 17th base, maintaining an unblemished record on steals.

Horned Frogs demolish the Cougars 12-0 in second game

While game one was a triumph, game two was a devastating loss for the Cougars, as TCU shut them out 12-0.

“It’s definitely not a good feeling,” Broussard said.

Houston’s offense struggled, managing only three hits and striking out eight times. In contrast, TCU scored 12 runs on 11 hits and recorded 10 RBIs.

The Horned Frogs scored their first four runs in the first and second innings, including a two-run home run.

They then added eight more runs between the seventh and ninth innings, capped by a five-run ninth inning featuring a three-run home run.

TCU redshirt junior pitcher Caedmon Parker earned the win, improving to 2-0, pitching five innings with three strikeouts while allowing only two hits and three walks.

Freshman outfielder Sawyer Strosnider led TCU’s offense, going 4-5 with four runs, five RBIs and two home runs.

Cougars’ sophomore pitcher Richie Roman took the loss, falling to 0-4 after pitching five innings, striking out two batters, and allowing six hits, four runs, a home run and three walks.

UH trounced in series finale despite early lead

Despite an early lead, the Cougars suffered another defeat, losing game three and the series 16-5.

“It’s a hard sport. It’s hard to do good when pitching and hitting don’t connect,” senior infielder Aaron Lugo said.

Houston started strong in the first inning, scoring four runs on three hits, while freshman pitcher Kendall Hoffman struck out TCU’s first three batters.

However, TCU responded fiercely, outscoring the Cougars 16-1 for the remainder of the game.

After a scoreless first inning, the Horned Frogs erupted for 16 runs, with 16 hits and 14 RBIs. They scored in all but three innings, including four runs in both the sixth and ninth innings.

TCU freshman pitcher Mason Brassfield secured the win, improving to 3-1, pitching 1.1 innings with one strikeout and no hits allowed.

Junior pitcher Kole Klecker recorded his first save of the season. Senior infielder Cole Cramer and junior infielder Anthony Silva both had over four hits, with Silva hitting a grand slam in the ninth.

UH junior pitcher Chris Scinta took the loss, falling to 2-1, after pitching 1.1 innings and allowing three hits, two runs and one walk. Lugo went 3-5 with one run and one RBI.

The series loss brings the Cougars’ record to 15-12. They will seek to regain their composure this week, facing Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at home on April 2, followed by a weekend series against Baylor in Waco from April 4-6.

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Houston catcher Kenneth Jiminez (31) runs to first base during the fourth inning of an NCAA college baseball game om March 30, 2025, in Houston, Texas. |Karolina Navarro/The Cougar.

Houston baseball showed promise by winning the first game against TCU but ultimately faltered in the final two games of the series, losing to the Horned Frogs two games to one.

The Cougars are now 15-12 overall and 3-6 in conference play.

Houston holds on late to win game one

In a tight defensive battle, the Cougars fought hard against TCU, securing a 3-2 victory for their third consecutive win.

In the top of the ninth, Houston led 3-2 with two outs and the bases empty, but TCU managed to place runners on second and third.

Graduate pitcher Antoine Jean remained calm and collected, delivering the game-winning strikeout.

“I trusted number seven on the mound and I had full faith in him,” redshirt sophomore outfielder Xavier Perez said. “He’s been in these situations before.”

TCU struck first in the first inning with an RBI single from freshman two-way player Noah Franco. After a scoreless second inning, Houston answered in the bottom of the third with a two-RBI double from Perez, taking a 2-1 lead.

The Horned Frogs aimed to reclaim the lead in the fourth with the bases loaded, but Cougars’ junior pitcher Paul Schmitz struck out TCU sophomore infielder Jack Bell to end the threat.

Franco tied the game in the fifth with another RBI single, but Houston regained the lead in the seventh with an RBI double from junior infielder Coby DeJesus.

Despite TCU’s attempts to rally in the eighth and ninth, they fell short. Jean earned the win, improving to 3-0, having pitched 4.1 innings with four strikeouts, allowing only two hits and two walks.

Perez went 2-4 with two RBIs, and sophomore outfielder Tre Broussard stole his 17th base, maintaining an unblemished record on steals.

Horned Frogs demolish the Cougars 12-0 in second game

While game one was a triumph, game two was a devastating loss for the Cougars, as TCU shut them out 12-0.

“It’s definitely not a good feeling,” Broussard said.

Houston’s offense struggled, managing only three hits and striking out eight times. In contrast, TCU scored 12 runs on 11 hits and recorded 10 RBIs.

The Horned Frogs scored their first four runs in the first and second innings, including a two-run home run.

They then added eight more runs between the seventh and ninth innings, capped by a five-run ninth inning featuring a three-run home run.

TCU redshirt junior pitcher Caedmon Parker earned the win, improving to 2-0, pitching five innings with three strikeouts while allowing only two hits and three walks.

Freshman outfielder Sawyer Strosnider led TCU’s offense, going 4-5 with four runs, five RBIs and two home runs.

Cougars’ sophomore pitcher Richie Roman took the loss, falling to 0-4 after pitching five innings, striking out two batters, and allowing six hits, four runs, a home run and three walks.

UH trounced in series finale despite early lead

Despite an early lead, the Cougars suffered another defeat, losing game three and the series 16-5.

“It’s a hard sport. It’s hard to do good when pitching and hitting don’t connect,” senior infielder Aaron Lugo said.

Houston started strong in the first inning, scoring four runs on three hits, while freshman pitcher Kendall Hoffman struck out TCU’s first three batters.

However, TCU responded fiercely, outscoring the Cougars 16-1 for the remainder of the game.

After a scoreless first inning, the Horned Frogs erupted for 16 runs, with 16 hits and 14 RBIs. They scored in all but three innings, including four runs in both the sixth and ninth innings.

TCU freshman pitcher Mason Brassfield secured the win, improving to 3-1, pitching 1.1 innings with one strikeout and no hits allowed.

Junior pitcher Kole Klecker recorded his first save of the season. Senior infielder Cole Cramer and junior infielder Anthony Silva both had over four hits, with Silva hitting a grand slam in the ninth.

UH junior pitcher Chris Scinta took the loss, falling to 2-1, after pitching 1.1 innings and allowing three hits, two runs and one walk. Lugo went 3-5 with one run and one RBI.

The series loss brings the Cougars’ record to 15-12. They will seek to regain their composure this week, facing Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at home on April 2, followed by a weekend series against Baylor in Waco from April 4-6.

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Houston infielder Connor McGinnis (17) jumps midair against Texas Tech catcher Dylan Maxcey (26) in an attempt to get him out during the eighth inning of an NCAA college baseball game, Saturday, Mar. 16, 2025 in Houston, Texas. | Joshua Braggs/The Cougar

Despite the Red Raiders early struggles in the season, Texas Tech controlled the series offensively and defensively leading to three-straight wins over the Cougars.

Houston falls 4-1 in first Big 12 matchup

The Cougars fell to the Red Raiders 4-1 in a tightly contested defensive battle, snapping their four-game winning streak.

Despite entering the game with a 3-11 record and on a three-game losing streak, Texas Tech played simple, effective baseball. They recorded 10 hits, and scored all their runs on RBI singles.

Meanwhile, Houston’s offense was stifled throughout the game. The Cougars managed just one hit: a home run from junior infielder Connor McGinnis, which accounted for their only run.

The game was scoreless through the first two innings, but Texas Tech struck first in the third with an RBI single from junior outfielder Damian Bravo.

In the fourth, sophomore infielder TJ Pompey added another RBI single for the Red Raiders. McGinnis responded with a solo home run to right field, narrowing the lead to 2-1.

Texas Tech then extended their lead with two more RBI singles: one from senior infielder Robin Villeneuve in the fifth and another from sophomore outfielder Logan Hughes in the seventh, bringing the score to 4-1.

Houston’s offense couldn’t generate any more runs, and they dropped their first Big 12 game of the season.

The 10 singles allowed by Houston marked the first time since April 25, 2023, against Lamar that they had given up 10+ hits without allowing an extra-base hit.

Tech’s sophomore pitcher Mar Heuer earned the win, improving to 1-1. He pitched six innings, striking out five batters, allowing just one hit and one earned run.

Sophomore pitcher Parker Hutyra earned his first save of the season, pitching three hitless innings with two strikeouts.

Junior pitcher Paul Schmitz was handed the loss, dropping to 3-2. He pitched five innings, striking out one and allowed six hits, three earned runs and two walks.

Cougars lose game two and the series in offensive slugfest

Game two was a complete contrast to game one, as Houston and Texas Tech engaged in a high-scoring offensive battle. The Red Raiders emerged victorious 13-8, clinching the series.

Texas Tech capitalized on big innings in the second and third, building an eight-run lead early. Houston fought back with a six-run fourth inning, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.

The Raiders took an early 2-0 lead in the first inning with a two-run home run from Villeneuve. Houston answered with two runs of their own: one from an RBI double and the other off a fielding error.

Texas Tech broke the game open with a nine-run outburst in the second and third innings, highlighted by two 2-RBI doubles and a two-run home run from Hughes, pushing the lead to 11-2.

The Cougars responded with six runs in the fourth inning, including a two-run home run from senior utility player Malachi Lott, to trim the deficit to 11-8.

However, UH couldn’t muster any more offense. Texas Tech added two more runs, with lead-off home runs from Villeneuve in the sixth and Hughes in the ninth, securing a 13-8 victory.

McGinnis extended his hitting streak to 12 games with a two-hit performance.

Tech’s senior pitcher Jack Cerbert earned the win, improving to 1-2. He pitched 5.2 innings, striking out eight and allowing only two hits.

Three Red Raiders players had three-hit games: Bravo, Villeneuve and Hughes. Villeneuve and Hughes each hit two home runs.

Houston’s senior pitcher Grayson Drezek took the loss, falling to 2-1. He pitched 1.2 innings, striking out three, allowing seven hits, and surrendering six earned runs. Lott went 1-for-3 with a home run, one run scored, and two RBIs.

Texas Tech completes the sweep over Houston

While the first two games were competitive, game three was a lopsided affair, as the Red Raiders routed the Cougars 11-1 in eight innings due to the run rule.

Texas Tech’s offense exploded for 12 hits and 11 RBIs, scoring in five of the eight innings, including a three-run first inning and a four-run eighth.

Houston, despite recording seven hits, struggled offensively. Their lone run came in the third inning off an RBI double from McGinnis.

Tech’s junior catcher Dylan Maxcey led the offense, going 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored, and three RBIs.

Houston sophomore pitcher Richie was tagged with the loss, dropping to 0-2. He pitched one inning, striking out one, allowing four hits, four earned runs, and walking three batters.

The sweep dropped Houston’s record to 11-7.

Next up

The Cougars will look to bounce back on Tuesday, March 18, when they travel to Constellation Field in Sugar Land for game two of the Don Sanders Cup against Sam Houston, before playing game three later that same day. They will then head to Orlando to face UCF from March 21-23.

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Houston baseball made a statement over the weekend, brutally sweeping Grambling State.

The Cougars outscored the Tigers 46-9 in the series and have scored 102 runs in the past seven games.

Junior infielder Cade Climie, who played outfield during the series, went 4-for-7 with three home runs, one of which was a grand slam, seven runs scored and seven RBIs.

“Started the year a little slow. It was hard at first. The guys kept pushing me up, lifting me up to help be where I need to be,” Climie
said.

With the win, UH improves its record to 11-4 and nabs its fourth series win of the season.

Houston wins the opener in grand fashion

The Cougars took home the first game in grand fashion, 17-5, thanks to two grand slams on Friday. It was the first time the Cougars hit two grand slams in the same game since Jake Stewart accomplished the feat in 2008.

Climie got the first grand slam in the first inning to give UH a 6-0 lead.

Three innings later, sophomore outfielder Tre Broussard hit a grand slam of his own in the fourth down the left field line and over
the wall to make it 15-1 Cougars.

Before the second grand slam, senior infielder Aaron Lugo made a 3-run home run in the bottom of the third, making it 9-0.

Climie made the team’s final home run of the night, a lead-off long ball to make it a 16-1 game.

“We feel good. This is what we expected going into the year, and I think we are starting to fire on all cylinders,” Climie said.

Grambling looked like they were attempting to make a comeback late in the game, with four runs scored between the seventh and eighth inning, but it was just a consolation as Houston won the one-sided affair.

Junior pitcher Paul Schmitz got the win to go 3-1. He pitched five innings, striking out two batters, allowing just three hits and one earned run.

Houston wins game two in a shutout

A rinse-and-repeat of the last game, only this time the Tigers couldn’t muster up a single point as Houston destroyed Grambling State, shutting them out 16-0 to take game two on Saturday.

An all-around performance from the Cougars on both sides of the ball saw them get their first shutout win of the season in another demolition of the Tigers.

“It feels good, especially getting conference play next week,” McGinnis said.

UH’s offense was on point during the game, turning 15 hits into 14 RBIs.

The Cougars hit four more home runs. Climie and sophomore catcher Riley Jackson hit back-to-back homers in the bottom of the third.

Redshirt sophomore first baseman Xavier Perez hit a solo home run in the fifth. And Broussard made a 3-run homer in the seventh inning for his second of the series to make it 18 runs scored off eight home runs.

Grambling’s offense was kept quiet, as they only made two hits the entire game.

For the first time since March 6-8 2013, Houston recorded 10+ runs in a three-game stretch.

Senior pitcher Graysen Drezek got the win to go 2-0. He pitched six innings, striking out four batters, giving up only two hits, and
allowing no runs.

Junior infielder Connor McGinnis went 3-4, with three runs scored and two RBIs.

Perez went 3-5, with two runs scored and four RBIs.

Cougars bring out the brooms as they sweep Grambling

Despite not dominating to a degree like the last two games, UH won, 13-4, to sweep away the Tigers on Sunday.

This marks the team’s first series sweep of the season and their fourth series win.

The Cougars went full metal mayhem in the second inning and scored 10 runs, including back-to-back RBI singles, a 2-run single and three walks when the bases were loaded to take an 11-0 lead.

Grambling would score four runs between the fourth and fifth innings, but Houston still led 13-4 at that point.

Despite the Cougars going the last four innings without scoring a run, the Tigers couldn’t muster anything thanks to strong pitching and
fielding from Houston, as they completed the sweep.

The Cougars have scored 10+ runs in consecutive games for the first time since April 2002 when they beat Texas A&M 10-0 on April 9, 2002 and then swept Memphis Apr. 12-14 by scores of 15-1, 15-3 and 16-6.

Graduate pitcher Antoine Jean got the win to go 2-0. He pitched 1.1 innings, striking out three batters.

Sophomore pitcher Diego Luzardo got his first save of the season. He pitched three innings, striking out five batters and having only
one hit against him.

Junior infielder Tyler Cox went 2-3, with two runs scored and three RBIs.

“Four wins in a row, going into a big game against Sam Houston and then Big 12 play is absolutely huge. Just building on that momentum,” Cox said.

UH will look to keep the good times rolling as they travel to Huntsville on Wednesday, Mar. 12, to take on Sam Houston in the second game of the Don Sanders Cup. Then, they will return home for their first Big 12 season series against Texas Tech from Mach 14- 16.

sports@thedailycougar.com

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“Houston baseball dominates in first series sweep over Grambling State” was originally posted on The Cougar

Houston baseball made a statement over the weekend, brutally sweeping Grambling State.

The Cougars outscored the Tigers 46-9 in the series and have scored 102 runs in the past seven games.

Junior infielder Cade Climie, who played outfield during the series, went 4-for-7 with three home runs, one of which was a grand slam, seven runs scored and seven RBIs.

“Started the year a little slow. It was hard at first. The guys kept pushing me up, lifting me up to help be where I need to be,” Climie
said.

With the win, UH improves its record to 11-4 and nabs its fourth series win of the season.

Houston wins the opener in grand fashion

The Cougars took home the first game in grand fashion, 17-5, thanks to two grand slams on Friday. It was the first time the Cougars hit two grand slams in the same game since Jake Stewart accomplished the feat in 2008.

Climie got the first grand slam in the first inning to give UH a 6-0 lead.

Three innings later, sophomore outfielder Tre Broussard hit a grand slam of his own in the fourth down the left field line and over
the wall to make it 15-1 Cougars.

Before the second grand slam, senior infielder Aaron Lugo made a 3-run home run in the bottom of the third, making it 9-0.

Climie made the team’s final home run of the night, a lead-off long ball to make it a 16-1 game.

“We feel good. This is what we expected going into the year, and I think we are starting to fire on all cylinders,” Climie said.

Grambling looked like they were attempting to make a comeback late in the game, with four runs scored between the seventh and eighth inning, but it was just a consolation as Houston won the one-sided affair.

Junior pitcher Paul Schmitz got the win to go 3-1. He pitched five innings, striking out two batters, allowing just three hits and one earned run.

Houston wins game two in a shutout

A rinse-and-repeat of the last game, only this time the Tigers couldn’t muster up a single point as Houston destroyed Grambling State, shutting them out 16-0 to take game two on Saturday.

An all-around performance from the Cougars on both sides of the ball saw them get their first shutout win of the season in another demolition of the Tigers.

“It feels good, especially getting conference play next week,” McGinnis said.

UH’s offense was on point during the game, turning 15 hits into 14 RBIs.

The Cougars hit four more home runs. Climie and sophomore catcher Riley Jackson hit back-to-back homers in the bottom of the third.

Redshirt sophomore first baseman Xavier Perez hit a solo home run in the fifth. And Broussard made a 3-run homer in the seventh inning for his second of the series to make it 18 runs scored off eight home runs.

Grambling’s offense was kept quiet, as they only made two hits the entire game.

For the first time since March 6-8 2013, Houston recorded 10+ runs in a three-game stretch.

Senior pitcher Graysen Drezek got the win to go 2-0. He pitched six innings, striking out four batters, giving up only two hits, and
allowing no runs.

Junior infielder Connor McGinnis went 3-4, with three runs scored and two RBIs.

Perez went 3-5, with two runs scored and four RBIs.

Cougars bring out the brooms as they sweep Grambling

Despite not dominating to a degree like the last two games, UH won, 13-4, to sweep away the Tigers on Sunday.

This marks the team’s first series sweep of the season and their fourth series win.

The Cougars went full metal mayhem in the second inning and scored 10 runs, including back-to-back RBI singles, a 2-run single and three walks when the bases were loaded to take an 11-0 lead.

Grambling would score four runs between the fourth and fifth innings, but Houston still led 13-4 at that point.

Despite the Cougars going the last four innings without scoring a run, the Tigers couldn’t muster anything thanks to strong pitching and
fielding from Houston, as they completed the sweep.

The Cougars have scored 10+ runs in consecutive games for the first time since April 2002 when they beat Texas A&M 10-0 on April 9, 2002 and then swept Memphis Apr. 12-14 by scores of 15-1, 15-3 and 16-6.

Graduate pitcher Antoine Jean got the win to go 2-0. He pitched 1.1 innings, striking out three batters.

Sophomore pitcher Diego Luzardo got his first save of the season. He pitched three innings, striking out five batters and having only
one hit against him.

Junior infielder Tyler Cox went 2-3, with two runs scored and three RBIs.

“Four wins in a row, going into a big game against Sam Houston and then Big 12 play is absolutely huge. Just building on that momentum,” Cox said.

UH will look to keep the good times rolling as they travel to Huntsville on Wednesday, Mar. 12, to take on Sam Houston in the second game of the Don Sanders Cup. Then, they will return home for their first Big 12 season series against Texas Tech from Mach 14- 16.

sports@thedailycougar.com

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“Houston baseball dominates in first series sweep over Grambling State” was originally posted on The Cougar

Houston baseball made a statement over the weekend, brutally sweeping Grambling State.

The Cougars outscored the Tigers 46-9 in the series and have scored 102 runs in the past seven games.

Junior infielder Cade Climie, who played outfield during the series, went 4-for-7 with three home runs, one of which was a grand slam, seven runs scored and seven RBIs.

“Started the year a little slow. It was hard at first. The guys kept pushing me up, lifting me up to help be where I need to be,” Climie
said.

With the win, UH improves its record to 11-4 and nabs its fourth series win of the season.

Houston wins the opener in grand fashion

The Cougars took home the first game in grand fashion, 17-5, thanks to two grand slams on Friday. It was the first time the Cougars hit two grand slams in the same game since Jake Stewart accomplished the feat in 2008.

Climie got the first grand slam in the first inning to give UH a 6-0 lead.

Three innings later, sophomore outfielder Tre Broussard hit a grand slam of his own in the fourth down the left field line and over
the wall to make it 15-1 Cougars.

Before the second grand slam, senior infielder Aaron Lugo made a 3-run home run in the bottom of the third, making it 9-0.

Climie made the team’s final home run of the night, a lead-off long ball to make it a 16-1 game.

“We feel good. This is what we expected going into the year, and I think we are starting to fire on all cylinders,” Climie said.

Grambling looked like they were attempting to make a comeback late in the game, with four runs scored between the seventh and eighth inning, but it was just a consolation as Houston won the one-sided affair.

Junior pitcher Paul Schmitz got the win to go 3-1. He pitched five innings, striking out two batters, allowing just three hits and one earned run.

Houston wins game two in a shutout

A rinse-and-repeat of the last game, only this time the Tigers couldn’t muster up a single point as Houston destroyed Grambling State, shutting them out 16-0 to take game two on Saturday.

An all-around performance from the Cougars on both sides of the ball saw them get their first shutout win of the season in another demolition of the Tigers.

“It feels good, especially getting conference play next week,” McGinnis said.

UH’s offense was on point during the game, turning 15 hits into 14 RBIs.

The Cougars hit four more home runs. Climie and sophomore catcher Riley Jackson hit back-to-back homers in the bottom of the third.

Redshirt sophomore first baseman Xavier Perez hit a solo home run in the fifth. And Broussard made a 3-run homer in the seventh inning for his second of the series to make it 18 runs scored off eight home runs.

Grambling’s offense was kept quiet, as they only made two hits the entire game.

For the first time since March 6-8 2013, Houston recorded 10+ runs in a three-game stretch.

Senior pitcher Graysen Drezek got the win to go 2-0. He pitched six innings, striking out four batters, giving up only two hits, and
allowing no runs.

Junior infielder Connor McGinnis went 3-4, with three runs scored and two RBIs.

Perez went 3-5, with two runs scored and four RBIs.

Cougars bring out the brooms as they sweep Grambling

Despite not dominating to a degree like the last two games, UH won, 13-4, to sweep away the Tigers on Sunday.

This marks the team’s first series sweep of the season and their fourth series win.

The Cougars went full metal mayhem in the second inning and scored 10 runs, including back-to-back RBI singles, a 2-run single and three walks when the bases were loaded to take an 11-0 lead.

Grambling would score four runs between the fourth and fifth innings, but Houston still led 13-4 at that point.

Despite the Cougars going the last four innings without scoring a run, the Tigers couldn’t muster anything thanks to strong pitching and
fielding from Houston, as they completed the sweep.

The Cougars have scored 10+ runs in consecutive games for the first time since April 2002 when they beat Texas A&M 10-0 on April 9, 2002 and then swept Memphis Apr. 12-14 by scores of 15-1, 15-3 and 16-6.

Graduate pitcher Antoine Jean got the win to go 2-0. He pitched 1.1 innings, striking out three batters.

Sophomore pitcher Diego Luzardo got his first save of the season. He pitched three innings, striking out five batters and having only
one hit against him.

Junior infielder Tyler Cox went 2-3, with two runs scored and three RBIs.

“Four wins in a row, going into a big game against Sam Houston and then Big 12 play is absolutely huge. Just building on that momentum,” Cox said.

UH will look to keep the good times rolling as they travel to Huntsville on Wednesday, Mar. 12, to take on Sam Houston in the second game of the Don Sanders Cup. Then, they will return home for their first Big 12 season series against Texas Tech from Mach 14- 16.

sports@thedailycougar.com

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“Houston baseball dominates in first series sweep over Grambling State” was originally posted on The Cougar