The University of Houston’s baseball squad opened its series against Arizona State with a 4-3 loss on Friday, a contest that seesawed through the early innings before the Sun Devils pulled ahead in the eighth.
Key Performances
Carsten Sabathia III and Dylan Maxcey each delivered solo homers for the Cougars, with Maxcey’s blast driving in freshman Blake Fields and marking his third homer of the season.
Antonelli Savattere extended his hitting streak to 10 games, underscoring the Cougars’ consistent offense.
Mound Movements
Ryne Rodriguez took the loss after surrendering two runs in just 0.2 innings, while Taylor Penn earned the win with two solid innings in relief. Derek Schaefer closed the game out with a save for Arizona State.
Arizona State struck first with runs in the first and third innings, but Houston answered in the seventh when Sabathia III’s homer put the Cougars ahead.
The Sun Devils answered back in the eighth with two runs to reclaim the lead, a sequence that ultimately decided the game.
The Cougars will continue their final series on Friday and Saturday, looking to even the matchup and finish the weekend strong.