August 11, 2021
MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Tyler Duffey (2-3, 3.68) pitched a scoreless inning for a hold for the Twins.
Trei Cruz (.180) went 1-for-3 with 2 runs, 2 RBI, 2 walks and a strikeout for Lo-A Lakeland.
Complete Owls stats are here.
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OWLS IN PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL
2021 MLB/MiLB Daily Stats: 8/10/21
| BATTING | TEAM | LEAGUE | AB | R | H | BI | W | K | AVE | OTHER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trei Cruz | DET | Lo-A | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 180 |
| PITCHING | TEAM | LEAGUE | IP | H | R | ER | W | K | ERA | OTHER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Duffey | MIN | MLB | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.68 | H (15) |
August 11, 2021
Guest Trivia Answer:
First, thanks to Brian Ford for the guest trivia question!
On Saturday, Brock Holt set the MLB record for throwing the slowest pitch to be a called strike in the pitch-tracking era (since 2008) when he threw a 31 mph eephus pitch for a perfect called strike during a relief appearance for the Rangers. (Thanks, Joe Graves and Mike Ross!)
On Sunday, Brock’s wife Lakyn tweeted: “So much backyard/attic BP with Griff prepared him for this moment… practice does pay off..” (Thanks, Walt Greenberg!)
Way to go, Bill Allison, Bob Toone, Hal Gosnell, Ann Bixby, John Witten, Kyle Frazier, Bev Schorre, Tommy Reckling, Art Gottschalk, John Montana, Martha Proctor Gano, Sandy Benak, Dick Fuqua, Jill Clausen, George Dethlefsen, Dawn Herrington, Ty Buthod, Nancy Eubank, Roger Parthasarathy, Randy Schaffer, Dan Hyde, Russell Henderson, Kirkwood Johnston, Jimmy Disch, Jerry Sims, Steve Lukingbeal, Sallie Schwall, Matt Moake, Richard Avant, Jim Woodruff, Nancy Burch, Peter Fasullo, Walt Greenberg, Charles Maynard, Mark Scheevel, Greg Mathews, Richard Zansitis, Bryant Wilkinson, Guy Rollins, Steve Gilliland, Michelle Cash, Kirwin Drouet, Cecil Drummond, Clarke Anderson, George Wagner, Scott Hochberg, Bob Reinhold, Paul Reese, Rick Sheridan, Betty Bixby, Greg Williams, Chris Kohnhorst, Carolyn Brewer, Martha Hoffman, Mike Ross, Ben Mayberry, Joe Graves, Bill Cousins, Michelle Hicks, James Walker, Melinda Clark, Mike Rogers, Don Schaezler, Joan Krajca-Radcliffe, Ted Richard and Barney McCoy!
Next trivia question tomorrow!
August 11, 2021
Rice Athletics:
Owl Fest 2021 Set For August 21 (RIce Owls)
Trevor Randolph '96:
Yesterday, round 2 play was suspended due to darkness. At the time, Trevor Randolph ’96 was T237 at +12 through 18 holes at the 121st US Amateur Championship at the Oakmont PA Country Club.
August 11, 2021
RISE:
Incoming freshmen RISE to the occasion (Rice News)
Rice Alliance:
Rice Alliance to host startup pitch event at OTC (Rice News)
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OWLS IN PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL
2021 MLB/MiLB Daily Stats: 8/9/21
No Owls in action.
August 10, 2021
Rice Volleyball:
Owls Start Preseason Training (RIce Owls)
Trevor Randolph '96:
After day 1, Trevor Randolph ’96 is T233 at +8 at the 121st US Amateur Championship at the Oakmont PA Country Club.
August 10, 2021
Kevin McCanna:
On July 31, Kevin McCanna was placed on the 7-day injured list.
MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
No Owls in action.
August 10, 2021
Anna Rhodes:
Why middle-class residents want to stay put after floodwaters recede (Rice News)
Buddy Herz '61:
Yesterday, Brookfield Reinsurance agreed to acquire Galveston-based American National Group for approximately $5.1 billion in cash. Buddy Herz ’61, who was the Rice Thresher Editor from 1959-60, is a member of the board of directors of American National and Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP serves as American National’s general counsel.
August 10, 2021
Guest Trivia Question:
Who holds the MLB record for throwing the slowest pitch to be a called strike in the pitch-tracking era (since 2008)? Email your answer here.