Trivia Answer:
On June 14, 2003, Rice and Southwest Missouri State kna Missouri State combined to leave the fewest players on base – three - in a College World Series game. Jeff Niemann was the winning pitcher and David Aardsma recorded the save. Read more. (Thanks, Clarke Anderson and Mike Ross!)
Omar Veiseh:
Yesterday, Eli Lilly announced a definitive agreement to acquire Sigilon Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company that seeks to develop functional cures for patients with a broad range of acute and chronic diseases. Sigilon Therapeutics was co-founded by Omar Veiseh, Associate Professor of Bioengineering and CPRIT Scholar in Cancer Research at Rice. Read more.
Owls in Summer Ball:
Yesterday, Benjamin Rosengard (.321) hit a 2-run homer in the top of the ninth to lead the Bismarck Larks to a 7-6 win over the Willmar Stingers in the Northwoods League. Read more.
Owls in MLB:
Update: June 28 (The Roost)
MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Evan Kravetz (3-0, 2.40) pitched 3 scoreless innings (1H, 0W, 6K) for AA Chattanooga and Roel Garcia (4-4, 3.91) only allowed 1 run (earned) in 6 innings but took the loss for Hi-A Bowling Green.
| BATTING | TEAM | LEAGUE | AB | R | H | BI | W | K | AVE | OTHER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Holt | TEX | MLB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | x |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | MLB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | x |
| PITCHING | TEAM | LEAGUE | IP | H | R | ER | W | K | ERA | OTHER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Duffey | MIN | MLB | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | x |
| Lucas Luetge | NYY | MLB | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | x |
Trivia Question:
The fewest players left on base by two teams in a College World Series game is three. One point each for the two teams involved. For a bonus point, name the winning pitcher. For another bonus point, name the pitcher who recorded the save. Email your answer(s) here.
Ion Innovation on Tap Lecture Series (Thanks, Michelle Smith '79!):
Next up in the Ion Innovation on Tap lecture series is Rice Engineering Associate Dean of Research and Innovation Marcia O’Malley today at 4 pm. Read more.
Bryan Washington:
Kettlebell Kings:
Kettlebell Kings, a leading manufacturer and seller of kettlebells and fitness equipment recently filed a lawsuit against both Factory 14 and Razor Group, alleging fraud and breach of contract. In 2012, Kettlebell Kings was founded by former Rice football players Nehemiah “Bubba” Heard ’07 and Chad Price ’06 as well as Jay Perkins. Read more.
No Owls in action.
MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
No Owls in action.