Long named area’s best baseball coach (9) Nov 22, 2009
Published: Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:15 AM CST Brenham High School baseball coach Jim Long will be awarded the Ray Knoblauch Award as the best high school coach in the Houston area in January at the Houston Baseball Dinner. Long led the Cubs to the Class 4A state semifinals this spring. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Wellbrock to pitch for Cougars in 2011 Nov 13, 2009
Brenham High School senior Chase Wellbrock signs a national letter of intent with Houston baseball on Wednesday. He is joined by (from left) Brenham baseball coach Jim Long; youth coach Chris Jackson; his mother, Sandy; his father, Kenny; and Brazos Valley Renegades coach Duane Faltysek. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Bourn runs away with Astros MVP Nov 12, 2009
Former Houston Post sports editor and Astros beat writer -- and Houston Baseball Dinner organizer -- Ivy McLemore won the Fred Hartman Award for Long and Meritorious Service ... The winners will be recognized at the annual Houston Baseball Dinner on Jan. 21 at the Hilton Americas Hotel. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Cruz to focus on Astros Latin markets Oct 27, 2009
Cruz joins other former Houston baseball icons Larry Dierker and Jimmy Wynn as part of the team s community outreach efforts. I m happy that everything is set, Cruz said. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Garner open to leading Astros again Oct 13, 2009
It could be an interesting time for Houston baseball. " Smith said Garner still has a good reputation as far as the Astros are concerned. "When Drayton an 00002DC3 d Ed and I met on Thursday to talk about candidates, I brought up Gar and we kicked it around and decided that I'd call him back Friday to determine if he was seriously interested," Smith said. "I pointed out that it would be applauded by a lot of people because Phil led the team in '04 and '05, when we did well, and also a lot of... (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Astros fall to Royals 2-1 Jun 25, 2009
Published: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 11:54 AM CDT HOUSTON -- Houston baseball fans may remember Tuesday night for two. big reasons. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Tulsa's Caitlin Duffy Named C-USA Spirit of Service Honoree Jun 18, 2009
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Oliver Recognized With C-USA Spirit Of Service Award Jun 18, 2009
Oliver is the third UAB student-athlete to receive the award in the 2008-09 academic year. Senior from Vestavia Hills, Ala. (Uabsports.com)
Pirates fall to Cougars May 9, 2009
HOUSTON - The University of Houston baseball team won their fourth-straight Conference USA series opener topping No. 22 East Carolina 5-4 on Friday night at Cougar Field. With the win, Houston moves to 12-7 in league play and into a second place tie in the league standings with the Pirates. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Baseball Takes Series Opener with 7-4 Win Over Rice May 6, 2009
HOUSTON - The University of Houston baseball team won the series opener, 7-4, over the Rice Owls on Friday night to take a 1-0 lead in the three-game series at Cougar Field. Houston shut down the Rice offense in their first two at bats, allowing only one base runner, the first at bat, in the opening inning. (Uhcougars.com)
Baseball Wins Final Mid-Week Contest, 12-2, Over McNeese State May 6, 2009
HOUSTON - The University of Houston baseball team scored nine runs in the seventh inning to break open a 3-2 game over the McNeese State Cowboys on their way to a 12-2 win in their final mid-week contest at Cougar Field. The win moves the Cougars to 23-25 on the season and they finish 2-0 against McNeese State this season. (Uhcougars.com)
Baseball Loses Heartbreaker to Rice, 6-5, In Series Finale May 6, 2009
HOUSTON - The University of Houston baseball team scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth, slicing a three-run deficit to one but fell short of the victory, 6-5, against the Rice Owls in the series finale at Cougar Field on Sunday afternoon. The Cougars trailed 6-3 entering their final at bat after giving up a two-run home run and a solo shot to the Owls in the eighth inning. (Uhcougars.com)
Kiss of the Cardinals: The 1928 Houston Buffs May 4, 2009
This club was not only a big winner in Houston baseball history, it was also a landmark team in the evolution of the farm club movement. EDITOR'S NOTE: "This article first appeared at Chron.commons the Houston Chronicle website and is published here with permission.". (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Series win has sparked Brewers' roll Apr 28, 2009
The Official Site of the Milwaukee Brewers. Series win has sparked roll. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Baseball Splits Doubleheader with Southern Miss Apr 12, 2009
HOUSTON - The University of Houston baseball team split Saturday's doubleheader against Southern Miss, losing game one 3-1 and winning the finale, 4-3, at Cougar Field. Houston moves to 15-19 on the season and 5-4 in conference play. (Uhcougars.com)
Baseball Drops Series Opener to Southern Miss, 13-8 Apr 11, 2009
HOUSTON - The University of Houston baseball team dropped the opening game of the three-game series against Southern Miss, 13-8, on Friday night at Cougar Field. Houston trailed 10-0 entering the fourth inning, when , and loaded the bases on three-straight walks. (Uhcougars.com)
Young ballplayers cry foul over unused field Apr 11, 2009
06:06 PM CDT on Friday, April 10, 2009. By Brad Woodard / 11 News. (KHOU.com, TX)
Baseball to Play Doubleheader Saturday, No Game Sunday Apr 11, 2009
HOUSTON -- Due to the threat of thunderstorms on Sunday, the University of Houston baseball team will be playing a doubleheader against Southern Miss on Saturday at Cougar Field. The first game on Saturday will begin at 3 p.m. with the second game scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of game one. (Uhcougars.com)
Cooper’s belief in Astros is likely misplaced Apr 8, 2009
To top that, at the annual Houston Baseball Dinner in January, he promised the 1,400 attendees that next year he would greet them with the first World Series banner in team history. His declarations may be designed to sell tickets or impress his boss man, Drayton McLane Jr., or the 1968 Brenham High School alum may have been in the sun too much during his 41 years in professional ball. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Baseball Tops Louisiana Lafayette, 6-4 Mar 25, 2009
HOUSTON - The University of Houston baseball team defeated Louisiana Lafayette, 6-4, Tuesday night at Cougar Field. Houston has now won four of their last six games and improved to 7-16 on the season. (Uhcougars.com)
Baseball Drops Series Finale 10-2 to UAB Mar 23, 2009
HOUSTON - The University of Houston baseball team lost the series finale to UAB 10-2 on Sunday afternoon at Cougar Field. With the loss, Houston falls to 6-16 on the season and 2-1 in the series against the Blazers. (Uhcougars.com)
Baseball Wins Second-Straight 6-5 Over UAB Mar 22, 2009
HOUSTON - The University of Houston baseball team defeated UAB 6-5 Saturday night to improve to 2-0 in Conference USA play and 6-15 on the season. hit the first home run of his career in the eighth inning to give Houston a two run lead, 6-4, and help the Cougars hold on for the win. (Uhcougars.com)
Baseball Wins C-USA Opener 5-1 over UAB Mar 21, 2009
HOUSTON - The University of Houston baseball team won its Conference USA opener 5-1 over UAB on Friday night at Cougar Field. With the win Houston is now 10-3 all-time in league openers and improves to 5-15 on the season. (Uhcougars.com)
Baseball Snaps Four-Game Losing Streak with 4-2 Win Over Lamar Mar 18, 2009
Beaumont, Texas - The University of Houston baseball team snapped a four-game losing streak on Tuesday night, defeating No. 29 Lamar, 4-2, at Vincent-Beck Stadium. guided the Cougars to a win over the Cardinals, making his first start this season. (Uhcougars.com)
Baseball Loses Series Opener to Pacific, 13-1 Mar 16, 2009
HOUSTON - The University of Houston baseball team dropped the series opener to Pacific, 13-1, on Friday at Klein Family Field in Stockton, Calif. Trailing 7-0 in the sixth inning, and both reached base on a walk. (Uhcougars.com)
Baseball Loses Series Finale, 10-2, at Pacific Mar 16, 2009
- The University of Houston baseball team was unable to come up with a win in the series finale at Pacific on Sunday afternoon in Stockton, Calif. The Cougars fell to the Tigers with a score of 10-2. (Uhcougars.com)
Baseball Loses 18-16 to Sam Houston State Mar 11, 2009
HOUSTON - The University of Houston baseball team hit a Cougar Field record 22 hits but it wasn't enough as the Cougars fell to Sam Houston State, 18-16, on Tuesday night. With the final score of 18-16, it marked just the fourth time in Cougar Field history that two teams combined for more than 30 runs. (Uhcougars.com)
Baseball Preview: Week Four Mar 10, 2009
HOUSTON - The University of Houston baseball team will host a mid-week match-up against Sam Houston State on Tuesday before taking to the road for their first trip outside of the state of Texas for a series against Pacific over the weekend. The Cougars will host the Bearkats in a single game at Cougar Field on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Houston is 73-71 all-time against Sam Houston State, and has won the last 13 contests dating back to 1999. (Uhcougars.com)
Baseball Snaps Losing Streak, Defeats Cal Poly 3-2 Mar 9, 2009
HOUSTON - The University of Houston baseball team snapped an eight-game losing streak, taking the final game of the series against Cal Poly, 3-2, Sunday afternoon at Cougar Field. The Cougars move to 3-10 on the season and 1-2 all-time against the Mustangs. (Uhcougars.com)
Baseball Comeback Falls Short Against UTSA, 14-8 Mar 5, 2009
HOUSTON - Despite scoring five runs in the fifth inning, the University of Houston baseball team was unable to come away with a win against UTSA Wednesday night at Cougar Field. The Cougars lost 14-8 to the Roadrunners and fall to 2-8 on the season. (Uhcougars.com)
Skid Hits Five for Baseball with 6-1 Loss at Louisiana-Lafayette Mar 5, 2009
- The University of Houston baseball team lost their fifth straight game on Tuesday night, falling 6-1 to the Louisiana Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns at "Tigue" Moore Field. The loss marks the first five game losing streak since Houston dropped five from Feb. 27 to March 6, 2001. (Uhcougars.com)
Houston Baseball: Week Three Preview Mar 5, 2009
Houston baseball looks to get back to its winning ways on Tuesday against Louisiana-Lafayette ... HOUSTON - After six games on the road, the University of Houston baseball team will return to Cougar Field for four games this week against UTSA and Cal Poly. (Uhcougars.com)
NU Baseball Team Earns Split in Texas Tourney Mar 2, 2009
The trend continued over the weekend, as NU finished 2-2 in the Sam Houston Baseball Classic in Huntsville, Texas. The Cornhuskers, 5-3-1 overall, beat Missouri State in a wild one Friday 14-12, lost 7-5 to St. Marys (Calif. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Nesseth paces Huskers to 8-1 victory in Saturday split Mar 1, 2009
"I was really happy with our overall performance after a tough loss," Nebraska Coach Mike Anderson said. "I thought the kids we did a good job of bouncing back and scoring some runs early, especially with the way Mike was pitching. He was in command of the zone all night. If we could have played better defense behind him, he could have thrown a complete-game shutout.". (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
NU will get another test in Sam Houston Classic Feb 28, 2009
After scratching out a 10-6 win over pesky North Dakota Tuesday afternoon at Haymarket Park, the Nebraska baseball team is on the road again this weekend in Huntsville, Texas, taking part in the Sam Houston Baseball Classic. Joining the 3-1-1 Huskers in the four-team field are St. Mary's, Missouri State and host Sam Houston State. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Baseball Falls to Cross-Town Rival Rice 9-2 Feb 26, 2009
HOUSTON - The University of Houston baseball team fell 9-2 to cross-town rival Rice Wednesday night at Reckling Park. With the loss, Houston falls to 2-3 on the season and falls to 68-78 in the all-time series against the Owls. (Uhcougars.com)
Baseball Earns 7-5 Win Over Stephen F. Austin Feb 25, 2009
Nacogdoches, Texas - The University of Houston baseball team put up four runs in the first inning on their way to a 7-5 win over Stephen F. Austin Tuesday afternoon in Nacogdoches, Texas at Jaycees Field. Houston's four runs in the first inning were enough to take the early lead, one they would never relinquish on the afternoon. (Uhcougars.com)
Baseball Gears Up For Mid-Week Games Feb 24, 2009
HOUSTON -- After opening the 2009 season at Cougar Field, the University of Houston baseball team will take to the road this week for two mid-week games against Stephen F. Austin and Rice. Houston will open the week against Stephen F. Austin on Tuesday at 3 p.m. It is the first of two match-ups between the two schools this season; Houston will welcome the Jacks on April 21. (Uhcougars.com)
Baseball Drops Game Two of Kansas State Series, 9-2 Feb 22, 2009
HOUSTON - The University of Houston baseball team fell to 0-2 this season after dropping the second game of a three-game series against Kansas State, 9-2, on Saturday afternoon at Cougar Field. Kansas State set the tone for the game early. (Uhcougars.com)
Baseball Falls 16-2 to Kansas State on Opening Day Feb 21, 2009
HOUSTON - The University of Houston baseball team lost a 16-2 decision to Kansas State Friday night at Cougar Field to open the 2009 season. Houston jumped on the board early in the contest on a run scored by sophomore in the third inning. (Uhcougars.com)
Baseball Opens 2009 Season Against Kansas State on Friday Feb 20, 2009
HOUSTON - The University of Houston baseball team will open the 2009 season on Friday in the first of the three-game series against Kansas State at Cougar Field. The series begins at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 20, continues at 2 p.m. on Saturday and will wrap up at noon on Sunday. (Uhcougars.com)
Baseball Begins The Rayner Noble Show on Tuesday Feb 17, 2009
HOUSTON -- With the 2009 University of Houston baseball season less than a week away, head coach will give fans insight into the season with the start of The Show on Tuesday. For the second season, Noble will join Jeremy Branham from 12:30 to 1 p.m. on select Tuesdays throughout the 2009 season. (Uhcougars.com)
2009 Baseball Season Preview Feb 14, 2009
HOUSTON -- After winning the Conference USA Tournament Championship in 2008, the University of Houston baseball team returns in 2009 with high expectations. The Cougars return, 2009 C-USA Preseason All-Conference Team selections, junior and sophomore , in addition to sophomore , who was named to the C-USA All-Freshman Team a year ago. (Uhcougars.com)
Bring Back the Red to Cougar Field Feb 10, 2009
Head coach Rayner Noble and the Cougar baseball team need your help to "Bring Back the Red" to Cougar Field. ChairBack Campaign Looks to Improve Cougar Field. (Uhcougars.com)
Baseball Welcomes Former Cougars to Alumni Game on Saturday Feb 8, 2009
HOUSTON - With the start of the 2009 season only two weeks away, the University of Houston baseball team will welcome former players to Cougar Field on Saturday for the annual Alumni Game at 1 p.m.. The day will kick-off with batting practice at 10 a.m. before the alums take the field for a 1 p.m. game. (Uhcougars.com)
Truck day comes to Houston Feb 8, 2009
02/06/09 3:40 PM EST. Truck day a symbol that season is near. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
