In a significant win, Houston baseball defeated #22 Arizona State 5-3, fueled by senior Harrison Boushele’s stellar performance, who pitched five shutout innings in relief. Following an early deficit of 3-1, Houston rallied, tying the game in the third inning and breaking the stalemate with a homer from Blake Fields in the seventh. This victory marks Houston's fourth win this season against ranked opponents, showcasing their resilience after a challenging season. The Cougars demonstrated defensive prowess, limiting Arizona State’s historically strong offense to just four runs in consecutive games.

By the Numbers
  • Boushele recorded 5.0 innings pitched with 0 runs and 1 strikeout.
  • Houston has now scored 302 runs this season, surpassing 300 runs for the year.
  • Cade Climie has achieved his 57th multi-hit game, with over 60% of his games featuring multiple hits.
State of Play
  • Houston's season record improves to 24-30 and 7-22 in Big 12 play.
  • The Cougars are in a rubber match against Arizona State for the final game of the regular season.
  • Houston has outscored opponents 57-41 over the last 10 games with a 3.29 ERA.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Houston will aim to secure another victory against Arizona State in their final regular season game, which could boost team morale and performance heading into postseason play.

Bottom Line

This win not only showcases Houston's fighting spirit against ranked teams but also highlights the potential for a strong finish to the season, providing hope for future successes in the postseason.