#18 UConn v. Houston (*Dbl Header* on Fri. 5/11 @3p & 7p @Dunkin Donut Park & Sun. 5/13 @11a @J.O.C)

[uconnbaseball]

That was not a bad week at all results wise. I just wish we didn't lay that 10-1 egg in fron of a record crowd.

 

[huskymedic]

Amore: UConn Baseball: Huskies Pull Out A Key Win Over Houston, 6-4

 

[navery12]

Obviously winning 2 out of 3 would have been great but avoiding the sweep is nice. Shouldn't be too big of a hit to our RPI

 

[scotty0330]

We are 5 feet away from Prato putting that foul in fair territory down the line from taking 2 out of 3. Being without the ace for this long and still be in this thing all being considered is incredible.

As the weeks pass worried we might not see cate again this year in a true starters role...

 

[BaseballDog]

We are 5 feet away from Prato putting that foul in fair territory down the line from taking 2 out of 3. Being without the ace for this long and still be in this thing all being considered is incredible.

As the weeks pass worried we might not see cate again this year in a true starters role...

I tend to agree, if Cate comes back I would bet it would be in a bullpen role

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

... As the weeks pass worried we might not see cate again this year in a true starters role...

I tend to agree, if Cate comes back I would bet it would be in a bullpen role

Chris Jones basically said as much during the radio broadcast (bridge to Wallace and Poulin to start with).

 

[huskymedic]

Travel Day chaos:

 

[BaseballDog]

One weekend to go and UConn can finish anywhere from 2-6 in the AAC standings. UConn controls destiny to finish 3.

 

[BaseballDog]

Travel Day chaos:

With the tie Wichita State qualified for the AAC tournament. Memphis eliminated.

 

[huskymedic]

HOLY ****!!! What a slide by Nucerino

Definitely was. It was phenomenal in person. He slid past the catcher, who was right on top of the plate, got back up, dove to the plate before the tag could be placed

 

[huskymedic]

AAC Standings after this weekend:

Next weekend's matchups:
ECU @ UConn
USF @ Cincy
Tulane @UCF
Wichita @Memphis
Houston Conference Schedule done (plays 2 games vs SELA)

 

[dbmill]

AAC Standings after this weekend:

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Next week's matchups:
ECU @ UConn
USF @ Cincy
Tulane @UCF
Wichita @Memphis
Houston Conference Schedule done (plays 2 games vs SELA)

Houston also has a midweek game against Rice on the schedule.

 

[huskymedic]

Houston also has a midweek game against Rice on the schedule.

I was looking @ just conference matchups... edit must have crossed.

 

[dbmill]

I was looking @ just conference matchups... edit must have crossed.

I was about to post Houston's schedule for the upcoming week since they are done with the AAC regular season. Saw the post with their games against SELA, so I just added in the Rice game.

 

[huskymedic]

Mike Anthony: UConn Baseball Restores Calm To Season With 'Exhale Win'

>>“It’s an exhale win,” Penders said. “There are certain wins that you look back on over the course of a season and say, ‘That was a big exhale win.’ We needed that one badly, and we got it.”<<

Good update on Cate in article as well.

 

[uconnbaseball]

Houston's RPI is still hovering around 50; they really need a 3-1 week.

They remind me of us last year; lots of talent and strong starting pitching, but too many RPI killing losses (Holy Cross, Rice, etc).

 

[dbmill]

Houston's RPI is still hovering around 50; they really need a 3-1 week.

They remind me of us last year; lots of talent and strong starting pitching, but too many RPI killing losses (Holy Cross, Rice, etc).

Houston only has three games scheduled this week, so they can't go 3-1.

Interesting comparison with last year's UConn team, but there is one big difference. At worst, Houston is going to finish in a tie for 1st in the regular season. Considering the strength of the AAC this season, that could get them an at large bid despite an RPI in the 50's.

 

[huskymedic]

Houston only has three games scheduled this week, so they can't go 3-1.

Interesting comparison with last year's UConn team, but there is one big difference. At worst, Houston is going to finish in a tie for 1st in the regular season. Considering the strength of the AAC this season, that could get them an at large bid despite an RPI in the 50's.

Baseball America thinks they are all set:

>>“Week in a sentence: The Cougars on Friday swept a doubleheader to clinch at least a share of the American Athletic Conference regular season title and once and for all lift themselves off the NCAA Tournament bubble.<<

 

[uconnbaseball]

Houston only has three games scheduled this week, so they can't go 3-1.

Interesting comparison with last year's UConn team, but there is one big difference. At worst, Houston is going to finish in a tie for 1st in the regular season. Considering the strength of the AAC this season, that could get them an at large bid despite an RPI in the 50's.

Ah my bad with the three games.

I agree that their high standing in the AAC has them in good shape. They do need to be careful this week, though: we know how good Southeastern is!

 

[huskymedic]

HOLY ****!!! What a slide by Nucerino

 

[huskymedic]

For the “visually impaired” yesterday:

 

[uconnbaseball]

UH outfielders do not appear to have rocket arms...our aggressive baserunning paid off yesterday for sure.

 

[dbmill]

Mike Anthony: UConn Baseball Restores Calm To Season With 'Exhale Win'

>>“It’s an exhale win,” Penders said. “There are certain wins that you look back on over the course of a season and say, ‘That was a big exhale win.’ We needed that one badly, and we got it.”<<

Good update on Cate in article as well.

So the Courant sent two reporters to Storrs to cover the baseball game. The paper used to cover the occasional game in Storrs, but since the opening of the stadium in Hartford, certainly not as often. What game coverage the Courant has given the team has tended to coincide with UConn games played in Hartford.