RE: Tulane @ Rice Friday game
Second consecutive all-around effort (save for those two unearned runs). The hitting is definitely heating up, though the offense is still frustratingly inefficient for the number of hits and baserunners we are generating. However, over the past week we have suddenly exhibited a dramatic increase in free pass frequency...and that's a very good thing. And for the second game in a row the bunting was consistently well executed. Let's keep it up. Another big win clinches our 6 consecutive weekend series of the season. Well done, guys!
Game Ball #1: Jordan Stephens (W, 4-2, 6.2 IP, 8 hits (all singles), 3 runs, but only 1 earned, 2 BBs, 4 Ks) has been our most consistent starter this year, and has yet to turn in a sub-par performance. A big part of his success has been keeping free passes to a minimum.
Game Ball #2: The offensive trio of Michael Aquino (3-5, double, 1 run scored, 1 RBI), Geoff Perrott (2-3, HBP, run, RBI) and Skyler Ewing (3-4, double, run , RBI).
Game Ball #3: Zech Lemond (Save #8, 2.1 IP, 1 hit, 0 runs, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 1 K) couldn't resist giving us a living drama after retiring the first 6 batters he faced, but it the end he got the job done. Positioning himself as CUSA Pitcher of the Week with 3 saves already, and very quickly establishing himself as a candidate for the Fireman of the Year watch list. Keep it up, Zech!
Big win, but we cannot be satisfied with simply a home series victory. We need to keep pace with UH and go for the series sweep tomorrow in order to stay close to the top of the conference standings. We go against a southpaw tomorrow, so I'm expecting a big day from Aquino, Ratterree, Ewing and Perrott. Let's take care of business. Go Owls!
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