Far West Texas News

Baseball falls to Houston

The Prairie View A&M Panthers had a tough showing on Tuesday, falling to the Houston Cougars 17-4 despite the efforts of senior Zachary Trevino, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.

Sophomore Matthew Krall (0-1) started and took the loss on the mound for Prairie View A&M (2-10).

At the plate, the Panthers were paced by Trevino, who went 2-for-3 on the day with a walk and an RBI. Freshman Ahmar Donatto put together a noteworthy effort as well, going 1-for-1 with two RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 3-0, the Panthers first put runs on the board in the third inning. Sophomore Blake Redman came across to score the lone run of the inning for Prairie View A&M and get them on the board.

The Cougars expanded their lead to 15-1 before the Panthers offense got back to work, cutting into that lead in the eighth. Prairie View A&M scored three runs in the frame, buoyed by a two-run single off the bat of Donatto, which brought the score to 15-4 in favor of the Cougars. The Panthers were unable to get any closer, as Houston added two runs to their tally on the way to a 17-4 final.

GAME NOTES» Prairie View A&M's highest scoring inning was the eighth, when it pushed three runs across.» Prairie View A&M pitchers faced 51 Houston hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and 10 fly balls while striking out four.» The Panthers drew five walks from Houston pitching.» Trevino led the Panthers at the plate, going 2-for-3 with an RBI.» Houston was led offensively by freshman T Lyssy, who went 2-for-3 with a triple and four RBI.» Sophomore D Wright led the Cougars pitching staff, throwing 1.1 shutout innings.

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