Matt's 2010 Schedule

Here is the link to Matt's 2010 schedule -

click here They play here in the DFW area for two series, the first one at TCU in February and UTA in March.

We got to see Nate in the Royals' stadium this weekend. It was great to spend time with him.

Nate's Season Schedule

Click this link to view Nate's baseball schedule. He has a few games in the fall and then starts back up in the spring. His sophomore showcase will be played at the Kansas City Royals Stadium.

http://grizzlies.butlercc.edu/baseball/schedule.cfm

Matt listed on National Allstar Lineup

Matt was listed on the National Allstar Lineup for his pitching performance in the Southland Conference Tournament - http://www.collegebaseballfoundation.org/NationalAllStarLineUp/LineUp/2009/94

Season is over!

The season is officially over. We lost to Rice and Xavier in the NCAA regionals, with Matt giving up his first college career home run. He finished the season with 7 wins, 0 losses, 2 saves, and 1.99 ERA in 40 innnings with 33 strikeouts. He had a great year and will take the summer off to rest and take classes. Can't wait til next spring to see what God has for him.

SHSU Wins Conference Tourney and will go to the NCAA regionals. Matt was selected tournament MVP

The Huntsville Item wrote about Matt today - click here

Matt pitched in the second and last game of the conference tournament this week and gave up no runs, in 9 1/3 innings with 12 strikeouts total. He was awarded the mvp of the tournmanet because he came into the game in the 4th inning and threw 5 2/3 innings giving up 4 hits (3 in the last inning with two outs) 8Ks and no runs. He was stellar! They will now start the road to the world series. Here is a video of the last few moments of the game.

Here is a video and press conference of the pitchers

Here is a write up on the game. At the bottom are quotes from the press conference so you can see what they said about Matt: http://www.southland.org/ViewArticle.dbml?temp_site=NO&DB_OEM_ID=18400&ATCLID=3742470 and here is the story in the local newspaper - http://www.itemonline.com/sports/local_story_144004338.html?keyword=topstory

Here is another article this morning that says the other team's parents gave him a standing ovation. http://www.itemonline.com/sports/local_story_145002724.html?keyword=topstory

Sam Houston Beats #7 Baylor

See this link for the story. - http://www.kwtx.com/sports/headlines/43401977.html They brought Matt in for the big final out against the #5 hitting team in the country with two runners on the corners. He gave up a run on two hits but struck out their big home run hitter looking at the plate to get the save. He made it very thrilling...too thrilling for his poor mom.

We found out yesterday that Nate will be staying in Kansas for the summer to play baseball for the Netwon Rebels. Here is their website - http://www.newtonrebels.4t.com/ they start playing games on June 1. I am sad he won't be home for the summer but I know this is what he has to do to be a successful college pitcher but I sure like my chickens home in the nest! Hopefully Rick and I can go up and see some of the games.

April 3rd

Sam Houston played McNeese State tonight, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Matt came in the 7th with one out giving up only 2 hits and had 3 strikeouts and pitched 3.2 innings through the 10th to get his 5th win of the season;
That drops his ERA down to 1.57. The announcers kept talking about his amazing control and big breaking ball.

Nate got his first win in the books! He has doubleheaders on Saturday and Sunday so more info to come.

Baseball March 14th

We are here in Kansas and Nate's team won both games to take 1st place in their conference play. Nate warmed up ready to go in for the second game but his roommate Derek ended up pitching the entire game to get a win. He pitched great. So we are hoping Nate will pitch the first game tomorrow before we have to drive home. If he does, we will post some pics.

Sam Houston played Texas State University a doubleheader today in San Marcos. They won the first game but in the second, they were down 6-2 in the last out of the 6th inning and Matt came in to pitch 2 1/3 innings only giving up 1 hit, no runs and 1 strikeout. That will bring his ERA down even further to 2.13. They lost the game but Matt pitched great and hopefully they will win the series tomorrow.

Baseball Update

Matt picked up his 4th win today in relief, while SHSU swept UTA in conference play. He has 11 strikeouts so far. With 4 wins, he is tied for first place in the nation with two other players. http://www.boydsworld.com/data/leaderboard.html#ERA

Nate's team played yesterday in Kansas but had to call the game for a tornado warning. They were hustled off the field and into a concrete building. Only in Kansas, right?

Sam Houston Beat Rice!!!

Sam Houston beat Rice tonight, 8-6 with the win going to Matt in relief! MAtt is 3-0 with 1 save.

It was a late night!

Matt was called in to pitch the nightcap game against Missouri State yesterday. However, it was after midnight when he entered in the 6th inning! The tournament had gotten backed up throughout the day and SHSU had the last game of the day, not starting until 9:35. The game finished after 1, with the win. Matt had 3 hits and 3Ks in 3 2/3 innings.

Nate's team postponed their games yesterday, it was in the 20s.

Matt's First 2009 Win Feb 22 vs Creighton

Matt was called in to close with one out, two men on in the top of the 9th today, with SHSU up 4-3, making it a save situation. However, one of the runs that was already on base scored when the ball rolled under the shortstops glove so now they were tied in the bottom of the 9th, with Matt pitching through the 11th, giving up a run and having two Ks. In the bottom of the 11th, his team came through though and scored two runs giving him his first win of the season. Him being a closer is not great on my stomach! Click here to see the slideshow http://picasaweb.google.com/345baseball/MattSFirst2009WinFeb22VsCreighton#slideshow

Here is the slideshow from Nate's game last week in Oklahoma. http://picasaweb.google.com/345baseball/NateAgainstMurrayStateInOklahomaFeb14?authkey=KBlyfog5P7g#slideshow

Good weekend for Baseball!

SHSU hosted Creighton University for the opening season series. Matt was called in to close out the first game of the season and only faced four batters to get the save, giving up one walk. They have swept the series so far, 3 games and will play the final game today, with possibly Matt closing again.

Butler University swept their series at home against Ellsworth, Nate only warmed up because they were able to shut down the game.

The season begins...

We got to see Nate pitch on Friday, Feb 13th in Tishamingo, OK at Murray State. It was fun to see him in his purple and gray uniform. He is really doing great.





We attended Matt's opening banquet last weekend. His season opens on the 20th against Creighton. Looks like we will be putting lots of miles on our car this spring to watch baseball.