UAB Baseball Travels to Houston for Series Against Rice
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) baseball team is set to face the Rice Owls in a three-game series at Reckling Park in Houston, Texas, beginning Friday, May 1, 2026.
Series Schedule
- Friday, May 1: 6:35 p.m. CT – UAB at Rice (ESPN+)
- Saturday, May 2: 2:05 p.m. CT – UAB at Rice (ESPN+)
- Sunday, May 3: 1:05 p.m. CT – UAB at Rice (ESPN+)
Team Records
UAB enters the series with an overall record of 28-16 and a 12-6 record in the American Athletic Conference. Rice has a record of 26-20 overall and 8-10 in conference play.
Pitching Matchups
Friday: UAB will likely start Mason Steele (5-2, 3.60 ERA) or Chase Ingram (2-3, 6.00 ERA) against Rice’s Tanner Wiggins (2-2, 3.65 ERA) or Brayden Sharp (3-2, 4.62 ERA).
Saturday: Carter Samuelson (4-2, 4.89 ERA) is expected to pitch for UAB, although Ethan Sanders (3-5, 3.98 ERA) will take the mound for Rice.
Sunday: Starting pitchers for both teams are currently to be determined (TBA).
Rice’s Pitching Staff
The Rice Owls boast one of the top pitching staffs in the American Athletic Conference, ranking second in ERA (4.61), third in fewest runs allowed (237) and third in fewest walks allowed (69). They also lead the conference with 42 double plays and rank second in stolen bases allowed with 18.
Ethan Sanders leads the Owls in strikeouts with 52, ranking sixth in the American Athletic Conference. Ty Thames has recorded five saves in 14 bullpen appearances.
Series History
Rice leads the overall series against UAB 41-20. However, UAB leads the series in Houston 22-7. The last meeting between the two teams took place on April 27, 2025, with Rice winning 12-10.