Houston freshman Tab Tracy collected four hits in his first collegiate start and Cougar pitching limited Houston Baptist to three hits in a 4-2 victory against the Huskies on Tuesday night from Sanders Field at Schroeder Park.

Tracy finished 4-for-4 and scored a run as part of Houston's two-run eighth inning. Brandon Burckel added an RBI-double during the frame. With the win, Houston improved to 24-13. Houston Baptist fell to 13-24 overall.

After being held to two hits in the first three innings, the Cougars broke through in the fourth inning. Houston used three hits to plate a pair of runs. Alex Lopez (leadoff single) scored on a passed ball and Ian McMillan connected on an RBI-single.

Cougar starter Nathan Medrano used 14 pitches to retire all six batters he faced. Houston reliever Maddux Miller (2-0) picked up the win, striking out two in 1.0 scoreless frame. Reliever Jackson Dannelley earned his first save, allowing one run in the final 3.0 innings.

HBU starter Thomas King drew the loss, (0-4) allowing two runs on five hits in 3.1 innings. Jake Miller struck a solo home run in the ninth inning for the Huskies' third hit.

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Houston wraps its homestand when the Cougars welcome Memphis for Student Appreciation Weekend presented by Whataburger. The three-game series opens at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Saturday's middle game is set for 6:30 p.m. and Sunday's finale is at 1 p.m.