| Feb. 16, 2006
Contact: Carlos Valdez III. (210) 458-4930 UTSA set to host Kentucky and Army this weekend at Wolff Game Notes | Live Stats | Live Audio SAN ANTONIO - UTSA looks to bounce back after a 6-1 loss to No. 10 Texas on Feb. 14, this weekend as they host SEC foe Kentucky Wildcats and Patriot Conference member Army Black Knights in a Round Robin Tournament at Wolff Stadium Feb. 17-19. UTSA Roadrunners (2-3)
vs.
Kentucky (0-0)
Army (0-0)
Friday, Feb. 17 • 6 p.m. • Wolff Stadium
Saturday, Feb. 18 • 6 p.m. • Wolff Stadium
Sunday, Feb. 19 • 10 a.m. • Wolff Stadium
Sunday, Feb. 19 • 1 p.m. • Wolff Stadium All-Time Series
This will be the first meetings between the Roadrunner and the Wildcats, meanwhile, UTSA leads the all-time series against Army 2-1.
Last Outing
No. 10 Texas used a couple of two-run innings to get past UTSA 6-1 in non-conference baseball action in Austin, Texas at the Disch-Falk Field on Feb. 14. Junior Michael McKennon and sophomore Ryan Saltzgaber each collected two hits apiece, while freshman Eric Johnston drove in UTSA’s only run of the game with a sacrifice fly to right field. The Roadrunners managed to put runners on base, but Texas pitching was solid to get out of the innings.
Scouting Army
The Black Knights open their season this weekend against Kentucky at 2 p.m.. Army is coming off a 39-14 record and a trip to the 2005 NCAA Regionals. The Black Knights return 13 letterwinners, four position players and three pitchers, including junior ace Nick Hill. Hill posted a 10-2 record with 90 strike outs and a 1.21 earn run average.
Scouting Kentucky
Kentucky will make its 2006 season debut this weekend. The Wildcats finished the 2005 season 29-27 overall and 7-22 in SEC play. Kentucky is led by preseason All-American John Shelby, who led the team in with 77 hits and 10 home runs.
New Season, Better Start
Last season, UTSA dropped its first five games, but this year the Roadrunners were 2-3 through the five contests. A year ago, UTSA opened the season 0-11. Their first win did not come until March 9, 2005 against Illinois.
Left On An Island
In the game against Texas, UTSA left seven runners on base, including three in the top of the ninth inning with one out in the game.
Big Inning Lifts UTSA
The Roadrunners used a five-run inning in the bottom of the first inning to give UTSA the early advantage on Feb. 12.
To The Rescue
Closer Noah Tritz helped the Roadrunners take the season series against Utah with two saves. He posted a 0.00 earn run average, fanning three and allowing no hits in three innings of work.
Not Once But Twice
Houston managed to rally twice in the game. Down 7-4, the Cougars scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to send the game to extra innings. Again trailing by three runs (10-7) Houston rallied in the bottom of the 10th, scoring four runs to get the win.
Just A Little Patience
UTSA showed patience at the home plate against Houston pitching. The Runners drew 11 walks, with Voyles and Allen collecting three walks apiece.
Runners Picked Fifth
Although winning the 2005 SLC Tournament, the Roadrunners were showed love from the conference. UTSA was picked to finish fifth in both pre-season polls.
Saltzgaber Earns First-Team
Third baseman Ryan Saltzgaber was the lone Runner to be selected 2006 SLC Pre-Season first-team.
Voyles And Vasquez Garner Second-Team All SLC
Second baseman Voyles and right-handed pitcher Vasquez earned second-team all-conference this season.
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