Per @RiceBaseball on X, the Owls lead San Jac going to the 7th, 9-1, the last 3 runs coming on a JC Davis HR in the B6. Owls scored 4 after 2 outs in the B2, always good to see, and added 2 more in the 4th.

Owls take the 1st half of the exhibition 9-1. Owls with 9 runs on 9 hits. San Jac with 1 run on 5 hits.

Urbanczyk starting the 2nd 7 innings for the Owls.

3-1 San Jac after 5 in the 2nd 7 innings.

Any idea how pitchers were in gm1? Same rotation as A&M?

(10-16-2026 07:25 PM)austinbirds Wrote:  Any idea how pitchers were in gm1? Same rotation as A&M?

No, I don’t. Hoping the summary will cover that.

3-3 going to the last frame.

Owls take 2nd 7 innings as well, 6-3, with 3 runs in the B7.

Another good day for the Owls!

I'm assuming that Eppley, Fernandez and Brackin are all still working their way back from last season surgery. Are they throwing from a mound yet?

Can confirm all 3 are off a mound

(10-16-2026 08:49 PM)austinbirds Wrote:  Can confirm all 3 are off a mound

Great to here. Means they'll likely be ready to go-- at least short stints in relief-- come Spring. If these 3 are healthy and can return to form, our pitching depth should be very, very good. A bullpen with Thames, Eppley and Bracken could be really fun to watch.

Looking forward to attending next Saturday's exhibition against McCarron.

(10-16-2026 09:01 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(10-16-2026 08:49 PM)austinbirds Wrote:  Can confirm all 3 are off a mound

Great to here. Means they'll likely be ready to go-- at least short stints in relief-- come Spring. If these 3 are healthy and can return to form, our pitching depth should be very, very good. A bullpen with Thames, Eppley and Bracken could be really fun to watch.

Looking forward to attending next Saturday's exhibition against McCarron.

That would be McClennan CC in Waco where Mike Taylor recently joined the baseball coaching staff.

(10-16-2026 09:40 PM)Tomball Owl Wrote:  

(10-16-2026 09:01 PM)waltgreenberg Wrote:  

(10-16-2026 08:49 PM)austinbirds Wrote:  Can confirm all 3 are off a mound

Great to here. Means they'll likely be ready to go-- at least short stints in relief-- come Spring. If these 3 are healthy and can return to form, our pitching depth should be very, very good. A bullpen with Thames, Eppley and Bracken could be really fun to watch.

Looking forward to attending next Saturday's exhibition against McCarron.

That would be McClennan CC in Waco where Mike Taylor recently joined the baseball coaching staff.

Thanks for the correction. The exhibition will be at Reckling.

(10-16-2026 07:25 PM)austinbirds Wrote:  Any idea how pitchers were in gm1? Same rotation as A&M?

https://riceowls.com/news/2026/10/17/bas...-on-friday

Here is the summary for the exhibition including the pitching.