The Padres push into Texas reaches Houston tonight when the organization's AA affiliate, the San Antonio Missions face Corpus Christi at Minute Maid Park. For Padres fans in the Lone Star state, today's game is a great chance to see several Padres' prospects in action. The contest also provides a perfect opportunity to represent the #TexasPadres.
If you are going to the game in Houston, show your Padre Mania, whatever form that may take, by tweeting a picture of it @Royal_Worm using the hashtag #TexasPadres. I will do my best to retweet your enthusiasm. If you need a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing, here you go:
Missions and Chihuahuas Gear- Wear the gear of one of the Padres' two Texas-based affiliates to the game tonight. Take a picture of yourself and tweet it. It's quick, easy and effective.
Jason Lane works on so Many Levels- The former Astro and Chihuahua recently made his big league pitching debut with the Padres. Wearing his jersey at MMP= a #TexasPadres home run AND strike out at the same time.
Don't Forget your Texas baseball History- The Padres have had other affiliates in Texas during their history. If you show up at the game in Amarillo Gold Sox(1976-82) or Beaumont Golden Gators(1983-86) gear, you will fit right in with the #TexasPadres.
Johnny Baseball- #TexasPadres is guaranteed to win Twitter tonight if someone finds Padres' draft pick Johnny Manziel at the ballpark in a Padres cap and records the occasion for posterity.
Rice Owls are Welcome- The starting pitcher for San Antonio tonight, Josh Geer, pitched in college just down the street at Rice University. In addition, the Padres selected Rice's Zech Lemond in the third round of last week's draft making him the newest #TexasPadre.
If You Can't Make it to Houston, Don't Worry- If you can't make it to Houston because you are in El Paso, San Antonio, or even, Forney(I'm talking to you, Josh Geer fans), you can still add to the #TexasPadres fun. Just grab your most convenient picture taking device, and you are in business.
Showing posts with label Rice Owls. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rice Owls. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Monday, June 9, 2014
Former Rice Owl to Start at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday Night
A former Rice Owl is scheduled to start San Antonio's game Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park against the Corpus Christi Hooks. Josh Geer, who won 12 games for Rice in 2005, has made 12 starts in 2014 for the Padres' AA affiliate.
Geer was drafted in the third round by the Padres after the 2005 season. He reached the majors in 2008 and 2009, and appeared in a total of 24 games(22 starts) for San Diego over those two seasons.
In 2005, with Rice, Geer was the Most Outstanding Player of the Minute Maid Park College Baseball Classic. He allowed just one unearned run over eight innings against Texas A&M in an Owls victory on February 12, 2005. Geer also made one Major League start at Minute Maid Park as a Padre in 2009.
Geer was drafted in the third round by the Padres after the 2005 season. He reached the majors in 2008 and 2009, and appeared in a total of 24 games(22 starts) for San Diego over those two seasons.
In 2005, with Rice, Geer was the Most Outstanding Player of the Minute Maid Park College Baseball Classic. He allowed just one unearned run over eight innings against Texas A&M in an Owls victory on February 12, 2005. Geer also made one Major League start at Minute Maid Park as a Padre in 2009.
Friday, May 30, 2014
Houston and Rice Win NCAA Openers
The Houston Cougars and Rice Owls both rallied late Friday night to win their opening games in the NCAA tournament.
In Baton Rouge, Houston won on a walk-off sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning. The Cougars knocked off Bryant 3-2. They will face Regional host LSU and Anthony Nola on Saturday night at 7 pm.
In Houston, Rice scored six runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to come from behind and defeat George Mason, 7-2. George Mason had scored twice in the top of the eighth to take a 2-1 lead. Rice is scheduled to meet Texas for the fourth time this season Saturday night at 7 pm.
In Baton Rouge, Houston won on a walk-off sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning. The Cougars knocked off Bryant 3-2. They will face Regional host LSU and Anthony Nola on Saturday night at 7 pm.
In Houston, Rice scored six runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to come from behind and defeat George Mason, 7-2. George Mason had scored twice in the top of the eighth to take a 2-1 lead. Rice is scheduled to meet Texas for the fourth time this season Saturday night at 7 pm.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Watch the Owls or watch the Cougars? The Choice is Yours Friday
Rice and Houston's baseball teams are kicking off their NCAA Tournament appearances at the same time on Friday night, and both games are viewable online via ESPN 3. The Cougars and Owls are scheduled to play at 7 pm Houston time.
Houston will be in Baton Rouge where they will take on the Bryant Bulldogs from the Northeast Conference. Rice will host George Mason from the Atlantic 10 at Reckling Park.
NOTE: Brett Dolan(@brettdolan24) is slated to be calling the games in Baton Rouge.
Houston will be in Baton Rouge where they will take on the Bryant Bulldogs from the Northeast Conference. Rice will host George Mason from the Atlantic 10 at Reckling Park.
NOTE: Brett Dolan(@brettdolan24) is slated to be calling the games in Baton Rouge.
Monday, May 26, 2014
Cougars Headed to Baton Rouge
The Houston Cougars baseball team will be headed to Baton Rouge for this weekend's NCAA Regional. The Cougars(44-15) are the #2 seed in the regional being held on LSU's campus.
Houston plays Northeast Conference Champion, Bryant Friday. The Bulldogs from Rhode Island are 42-14. LSU and Southland Conference champion Southeastern Louisiana are the other two schools in the regional.
Houston's crosstown rival, Rice will face George Mason in the first game of the Houston regional at Reckling Park on Friday night. Rice and George Mason are joined by Texas and Texas A&M in the regional.
The winners of the Baton Rouge and Houston regionals are slated to face in the Super Regional round. That round will take place between June 6-9 at a site to be determined.
Houston plays Northeast Conference Champion, Bryant Friday. The Bulldogs from Rhode Island are 42-14. LSU and Southland Conference champion Southeastern Louisiana are the other two schools in the regional.
Houston's crosstown rival, Rice will face George Mason in the first game of the Houston regional at Reckling Park on Friday night. Rice and George Mason are joined by Texas and Texas A&M in the regional.
The winners of the Baton Rouge and Houston regionals are slated to face in the Super Regional round. That round will take place between June 6-9 at a site to be determined.
Cougars and Owls Headed to the Regionals
The Houston Cougars(44-15) and Rice Owls(41-18) won their respective conference tournaments and will be participating in the Regional round of the NCAA Baseball Tournament this weekend. Rice's Reckling Park will serve as a regional host between Friday and Monday(June 2). Houston will find out their assignment Monday morning at 11 am on ESPNU.
Houston knocked off Louisville 10-4 in Clearwater, Florida. The win gave the Cougars the American Athletic Conference Tournament title.
Rice defeated UT-San Antonio 11-5 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to claim the C-USA Tournament crown. The Owls have won that title six times.
Houston knocked off Louisville 10-4 in Clearwater, Florida. The win gave the Cougars the American Athletic Conference Tournament title.
Rice defeated UT-San Antonio 11-5 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to claim the C-USA Tournament crown. The Owls have won that title six times.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Real Fun Starts Today in College Baseball
Division I college baseball conference tournament play begins in earnest Wednesday. Four tournaments will include teams from Houston and its nearby areas:
Conference USA(Wednesday-Sunday in Hattiesburg, Mississippi)
Top 25 team in field(per Baseball America): Rice #17
American Athletic Conference(Wednesday-Sunday in Clearwater, Florida)
Top 25 teams in field: Louisville #12, Houston #16
Big XII Conference(Wednesday-Sunday in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
Top 25 teams in field: TCU #13, Kansas #21, Texas #22, Texas Tech #23
Southland Conference(Thursday-Sunday in Conway, Arkansas)
Top 25 team in field: Sam Houston State #25
Conference USA(Wednesday-Sunday in Hattiesburg, Mississippi)
Top 25 team in field(per Baseball America): Rice #17
American Athletic Conference(Wednesday-Sunday in Clearwater, Florida)
Top 25 teams in field: Louisville #12, Houston #16
Big XII Conference(Wednesday-Sunday in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
Top 25 teams in field: TCU #13, Kansas #21, Texas #22, Texas Tech #23
Southland Conference(Thursday-Sunday in Conway, Arkansas)
Top 25 team in field: Sam Houston State #25
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Top 25 College Showdown Slated for Constellation Field
If the weather cooperates, Constellation Field will host a top 25 college baseball game Tuesday night. The University of Houston(39-13) and Rice University(34-16) are scheduled to wrap up their three game season series at 6:30 pm tonight in Sugar Land. The Cougars won the first two games of the series.
Both schools are rated in the top 25 by numerous publications. Baseball America has Rice at #14 and Houston at #16.
This is the final weekend of college baseball's regular season, so both teams are preparing for their conference tournaments and the NCAA tournament.
Rice has a one game lead in Conference USA. They host Louisiana Tech Thursday through Saturday at Reckling Park.
Houston is in third place in the American Athletic Conference. They finish their season with three games against Temple Thursday-Saturday in Camden, New Jersey.
Both schools are rated in the top 25 by numerous publications. Baseball America has Rice at #14 and Houston at #16.
This is the final weekend of college baseball's regular season, so both teams are preparing for their conference tournaments and the NCAA tournament.
Rice has a one game lead in Conference USA. They host Louisiana Tech Thursday through Saturday at Reckling Park.
Houston is in third place in the American Athletic Conference. They finish their season with three games against Temple Thursday-Saturday in Camden, New Jersey.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Rice Product Matt Langwell Takes Hill at Constellation Field Tonight
Matt Langwell, who pitched for Rice University in 2007 and 2008 will start Tuesday's game at Sugar Land's Constellation Field for the Somerset Patriots. Langwell made his major league debut in 2013, appearing in a total of 13 games with Cleveland and Arizona. However, he was released by Arizona near the end of spring training and started 2014 with Somerset of the Atlantic League.
Langwell was drafted by Cleveland after spending two seasons in the Rice rotation. He recorded 13 wins as an Owl and participated in the College World Series in Omaha at the end of both seasons.
In addition to starting the game, Langwell will be celebrating his birthday in Sugar Land as well. He turns 28 today.
Langwell was drafted by Cleveland after spending two seasons in the Rice rotation. He recorded 13 wins as an Owl and participated in the College World Series in Omaha at the end of both seasons.
In addition to starting the game, Langwell will be celebrating his birthday in Sugar Land as well. He turns 28 today.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Good Baseball in Houston Area Tuesday...No April Fools!
Baseball fans in the Houston area have a couple of quality options Tuesday night. Three top 25 teams are scheduled to take the field within driving distance on April 1.
Houston(22-5) at Texas A&M(18-11)- 6:35 pm
Houston is rated #10 by Baseball America this week. Tuesday night is the only scheduled meeting between the two programs in 2014.
Texas(22-7) at Rice(21-9)- 6:30 pm
Texas is #8 in Baseball America. Rice came in at #12. Texas beat Rice at Minute Maid Park in February. The two clubs are scheduled to face off next week in Austin.
Houston(22-5) at Texas A&M(18-11)- 6:35 pm
Houston is rated #10 by Baseball America this week. Tuesday night is the only scheduled meeting between the two programs in 2014.
Texas(22-7) at Rice(21-9)- 6:30 pm
Texas is #8 in Baseball America. Rice came in at #12. Texas beat Rice at Minute Maid Park in February. The two clubs are scheduled to face off next week in Austin.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Cougars Win the Silver Glove
The University of Houston knocked off Rice 6-2 Tuesday night at Cougar Field to clinch the Silver Glove for the 2014 series between the two Houston schools. Houston hadn't won the Silver Glove series since 2000.
Houston(20-4) knocked off Rice(19-7) 3-0 in February. The two clubs are scheduled to complete their three-game series at Sugar Land's Constellation Field in May.
You can read a summary of Tuesday night's contest here.
Houston(20-4) knocked off Rice(19-7) 3-0 in February. The two clubs are scheduled to complete their three-game series at Sugar Land's Constellation Field in May.
You can read a summary of Tuesday night's contest here.
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