Zach Rhodes, Middle Tennessee Athletic Communications
HOUSTON, Texas – Middle Tennessee battled, but came up short against Rice 5-3 Friday night at Reckling Park.
The Blue Raiders (21-28, 7-18) rallied from three down to tie the game in the seventh. However, the Owls (23-27, 13-12) had the answer, retaking the lead in the bottom of the frame.
"We pitched a lot better this game, and I thought that we really competed," said Head Coach Jim McGuire. "(Carson) Lester was really good for us tonight, but at the end of the day, their pitchers outdueled ours.