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HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Rainbow baseball team (2-2), ranked No. 30, returns to action this weekend to host No. 7 Texas (3-1) in a three-game series. The Rainbows and Longhorns will play Friday at 6:35 p.m., Saturday at 3:05 p.m., and Sunday at 1:05 p.m.
The 'Bows split their season opening series with Oregon this past weekend. UH won the first two games by one run and lost the series finale 4-3. Zack Swasey currently leads the team in batting at .455, adding one run, two doubles, a triple, and three RBI. David Peterson is batting .444 followed by Kolten Wong at .347.
On the mound, Blair Walters posted two wins out of the bullpen and closer Lenny Linsky recorded a save in UH's season opening win. In his two appearances, he allowed no hits and just one baserunner.
Games 5-7
What: No. 30 Hawai'i (2-2) vs. No. 7 Texas (3-1)
When: Friday, February 25 (6:35 p.m.), Saturday, February 26 (3:05 p.m.), Sunday, February 27 (1:05 p.m.)
Where: Les Murakami Stadium (4,312)
Television: KFVE (Channel 5) will broadcast the Friday and Sunday games live with Jim Leahey and Pal Eldredge calling the action.
Streaming Video: Available at uhstreaming.oceanic.com for a fee.
Radio: ESPN Radio (1420 AM) will broadcast all games live with Don Robbs calling the action.
Audio Webcast:
http://espn1420am.com
Live Stats: Live in-game stats are available at HawaiiAthletics.com
Ticket Information: Individual game tickets are $8 in the lower and mid levels. Adult tickets in the upper level are $6, with senior citizens for $5 and student tickets in the upper level for $3. In addition to purchasing tickets online at HawaiiAthletics.com, fans can visit the Stan Sheriff Center Box Office, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
, or call 944-2697 during the same hours.
Promotions: Chevron is the game sponsor on Friday and will distribute 1,500 UH Fan Fans.
Bank of Hawaii is the game sponsor on Saturday and will giveaway 1,000 Breakaway Lanyards.
First Hawaiian Bank is sponsoring Sunday's series finale and fans are reminded to register at the sports marketing table forchance to win great prizes. The team will be available for photos and autographs after Friday's game, as they will for all Friday home games. Fans can proceed to the field via the stairs located at the lower level of Section JJ on the first-base side of the field. The players will be available on the field for 30 minutes for "Autograph Friday". Fans are encouraged to bring items for the players to sign. Rainbowtique will be selling various UH logoed items at their merchandise stand in the upper concourse.
Coaches: Mike Trapasso (282-246) is in his 10th year at UH. Augie Garrido (1771-807-8) is in his 43rd year at Texas.
Series Information: Texas
leads 3-1. Last meeting was in 2004.
