Stranding runners on base, 26 to be exact, plagued UH baseball over the weekend as the Cougars fell to the University of California, San Diego State and No. 8 TCU in the MLB4 Tournament in Scottsdale, Arizona to open the season.
Here is a closer look at each game:
Friday
UH’s season opener against Cal was the textbook definition of a pitchers’ duel.
Temple Junior College transfer Nathan Medrano got the nod on opening day and was excellent in his Cougars debut.
The junior right-handed pitcher threw seven innings, giving up one run on three hits while striking out six.