June 3, 2008

QUEENS, N.Y. - Junior pitcher Scott Barnes has been named to the NCAA Houston Regional All-Tournament Team for his performance in the Red Storm's 2-1 win over No. 19 Texas. The team was selected by votes from the media covering the regional.

Barnes held the Texas offense in check through 7.2 innings to earn a no-decision. The southpaw allowed just one run, while scattering six hits. Barnes walked one and also added four strikeouts. Following a lead off single in the fifth, the lefty retired nine straight batters to preserve the 1-1 tie.

This is the second straight season that Barnes has been named to a regional all-tournament team. A year ago, the lefty was named to the Myrtle Beach Regional All-Tournament Team after a similar outing against No. 13 Clemson. Against the Tigers, Barnes allowed one run on six hits in 7.2 innings to earn a no-decision. The lefty walked one and had six strikeouts.

For the year, Barnes went 7-3 with a 3.69 ERA in 15 starts. The lefty had 90 strikeouts in 90.1 innings and allowed just a .216 opponent batting average. The southpaw's 90 strikeouts rank seventh all-time in a single season, while the 90.1 innings of work rank tied for seventh all-time.

2008 NCAA Houston Regional All-Tournament Team
Adam Zornes, C, Rice
J.P. Padron, 1B, Rice
Jimmy Comerata, 2B, Rice
Rick Hague, SS, Rice
Preston Clark, 3B, Texas
Kyle Russell, OF, Texas
Chad Mozingo, OF, Rice
Todd Sebek, OF, Sam Houston St.
Chance Ruffin, P, Texas
Scott Barnes, P, St. John's
Michael Torres, DH, Texas

Most Outstanding Player Kyle Russell, OF, Texas