Baseball Heads To Rice For Tuesday Night Game
3/14/2016 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
March 14, 2016 
FORT WORTH - TCU will play its first true road game Tuesday night when it heads to Houston to face Rice for the second time this season. Game time at Reckling Park is set for 6:30 p.m.
TCU NOTABLES
• TCU took a 2-1 series victory over USC, wrapping a up a season-long eight-game homestand that saw the Frogs go 6-2.
• TCU slugged five home runs on the weekend to move its season total to 13, a mark that is tied for tops in the Big 12.
• TCU allowed double-digit runs in back-to-back games for the first time since March 22-23, 2014 at Texas Tech.
• The two home runs allowed in Sunday's game were the first two surrendered this season.
• Evan Skoug's last 11 hits have gone for extra bases. His nine doubles on the year are tops in the Big 12.
• Josh Watson hit two home runs against the Trojans, giving him a team-leading four on the year.
• Michael Landestoy tied for the team lead with five RBIs with just eight at-bats over the weekend.
• Ryan Merrill carries a seven-game hitting streak into Tuesday's game, while Evan Skoug has reached base safely in 10 straight.
• Elliott Barzilli continues to pace the Big 12 with a .431 batting average.
RICE NOTABLES
• Rice is coming off a 2-1 series victory East Carolina. The Owls dropped the series opener, but bounced back to win the final two games.
• Eleven of Rice's first 15 games have been at Reckling Park where they own a 7-4 record.
• Since posting a 0-3 record at the Shriner's Hospital for Children College Classic, the Owls have gone 5-2.
• Ford Proctor leads the Owls with a .353 average, while Dayne Wunderlich has a team-high 10 RBIs.
• Offensively, Rice is hitting just .249 with 62 runs scored.
• On the mound, the staff has a combined ERA of 3.68. They are holding opponents to a .238 batting average.
• Opponents have notched 33 extra base hits against the Owl pitching staff.
• Glenn Otto has a team-high seven appearances out of the bullpen. He's 2-1 with two saves.
• Rice has committed 23 errors on the season, leading to 19 unearned runs.
SERIES HISTORY
• Tuesday marks the 242nd all-time meeting between the two former SWC rivals.
• Rice owns a 123-117-1 record in the all-time series.
• TCU has won two straight over the Owls, including a 10-0 victory earlier this season at the Shriner's Hospital for Children College Classic.
• The Frogs are 3-10 against the Owls under Jim Schlossnagle, including 1-5 at Reckling Park.
• TCU's last win at Reckling Park was a 2-1 victory at Rice on March 11, 2005.
ROAD NOTABLES
• TCU hits the road for the first time this season on Tuesday night.
• TCU will play 22 road games this season and three at a neutral site.
• Under the guidance of Jim Schlossnagle, TCU is 171-106 in games played on the opposition's home field.
• TCU is 27-13 on the road over the last two seasons.
NO EASY OUTS
Runs have come in bunches for the Frogs this season. TCU has pushed across a run in 50 of the 122 innings they've come to the plate. In 28 of those 50 innings, TCU has scored two-or more runs. In 14 of those 28 innings, the Frogs have scored four or more runs.
Even when they aren't scoring runs, TCU has had a least one base runner in 95 innings this season.
POWER HUNGRY
TCU boasts a Big 12-best .503 slugging percentage, a mark that ranks 12th nationally. The Horned Frogs have collected 33 doubles (2nd in the Big 12), 11 triples (3rd nationally) and 13 home runs (tied for tops in the Big 12).
TCU hasn't had posted a slugging percentage over .400 since the 2011 campaign. The 13 home runs match the season total from 2013 and is just one behind the total from 2014. The Frogs hit 27 in 2015.
A RARE OCCURRENCE
TCU allowed double-digit runs in back-to-back games for the first time since the 2014 season. TCU surrendered 10 and 12 runs, respectively in back-to-back losses to Texas Tech on March 22nd and 23rd.
Allowing double-digit runs is a rare occurrence for the pitching staff. It happened just once in 2015. Since pitching coach Kirk Saarloos arrived on campus in 2013, it has happened just seven times in 204 games played.
PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE
TCU drew 23 walks in the series against USC over the weekend. On the year, the Frogs have drawn 73 walks, a mark that ranks second in the Big 12. The Frogs are the only team in the Big 12 with an on-base percentage over .400 at .413. That mark ranks 17th nationally. Luken Baker paces the Horned Frogs with 13 free passes followed closely by Evan Skoug's 11 walks.
MAKING AN IMPACT
In Friday's game, Michael Landestoy came off the bench and contributed in a big way. His seventh-inning single drove in what was the eventual game-winning run. He went on to drive in two more runs in the eighth inning.
Over the weekend, Landestoy put together a three-game hitting streak that saw him hit .625 (5-for-8) with five RBIs. Five of his seven RBIs on the season have come in a relief role.
STREAKING
Ryan Merrill enters Tuesday's game carrying a seven-game hitting streak. He is 10-for-24 (.417) over the course of the streak with three multi-hit games. Merrill has collected two doubles and two triples while driving in five runs over that stretch.
MAKING A SPLASH
Josh Watson has burst onto the scene as a legitimate power threat in the middle of the lineup. He leads the team with four home runs after hitting two in the series against USC. The freshman has tallied 15 hits on the year, nine of which have gone for extra bases. He has two doubles and a team-high three triples
No. 7 TCU (12-3) vs. Rice (8-7) | |
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| Date | Time | Tuesday, March 15; 6:30 p.m. |
| Location | Houston, Texas; Reckling Park |
| Live Stats | |
| Listen | Live Audio |
| Game Notes | TCU Game Notes |
TCU NOTABLES
• TCU took a 2-1 series victory over USC, wrapping a up a season-long eight-game homestand that saw the Frogs go 6-2.
• TCU slugged five home runs on the weekend to move its season total to 13, a mark that is tied for tops in the Big 12.
• TCU allowed double-digit runs in back-to-back games for the first time since March 22-23, 2014 at Texas Tech.
• The two home runs allowed in Sunday's game were the first two surrendered this season.
• Evan Skoug's last 11 hits have gone for extra bases. His nine doubles on the year are tops in the Big 12.
• Josh Watson hit two home runs against the Trojans, giving him a team-leading four on the year.
• Michael Landestoy tied for the team lead with five RBIs with just eight at-bats over the weekend.
• Ryan Merrill carries a seven-game hitting streak into Tuesday's game, while Evan Skoug has reached base safely in 10 straight.
• Elliott Barzilli continues to pace the Big 12 with a .431 batting average.
RICE NOTABLES
• Rice is coming off a 2-1 series victory East Carolina. The Owls dropped the series opener, but bounced back to win the final two games.
• Eleven of Rice's first 15 games have been at Reckling Park where they own a 7-4 record.
• Since posting a 0-3 record at the Shriner's Hospital for Children College Classic, the Owls have gone 5-2.
• Ford Proctor leads the Owls with a .353 average, while Dayne Wunderlich has a team-high 10 RBIs.
• Offensively, Rice is hitting just .249 with 62 runs scored.
• On the mound, the staff has a combined ERA of 3.68. They are holding opponents to a .238 batting average.
• Opponents have notched 33 extra base hits against the Owl pitching staff.
• Glenn Otto has a team-high seven appearances out of the bullpen. He's 2-1 with two saves.
• Rice has committed 23 errors on the season, leading to 19 unearned runs.
SERIES HISTORY
• Tuesday marks the 242nd all-time meeting between the two former SWC rivals.
• Rice owns a 123-117-1 record in the all-time series.
• TCU has won two straight over the Owls, including a 10-0 victory earlier this season at the Shriner's Hospital for Children College Classic.
• The Frogs are 3-10 against the Owls under Jim Schlossnagle, including 1-5 at Reckling Park.
• TCU's last win at Reckling Park was a 2-1 victory at Rice on March 11, 2005.
ROAD NOTABLES
• TCU hits the road for the first time this season on Tuesday night.
• TCU will play 22 road games this season and three at a neutral site.
• Under the guidance of Jim Schlossnagle, TCU is 171-106 in games played on the opposition's home field.
• TCU is 27-13 on the road over the last two seasons.
NO EASY OUTS
Runs have come in bunches for the Frogs this season. TCU has pushed across a run in 50 of the 122 innings they've come to the plate. In 28 of those 50 innings, TCU has scored two-or more runs. In 14 of those 28 innings, the Frogs have scored four or more runs.
Even when they aren't scoring runs, TCU has had a least one base runner in 95 innings this season.
POWER HUNGRY
TCU boasts a Big 12-best .503 slugging percentage, a mark that ranks 12th nationally. The Horned Frogs have collected 33 doubles (2nd in the Big 12), 11 triples (3rd nationally) and 13 home runs (tied for tops in the Big 12).
TCU hasn't had posted a slugging percentage over .400 since the 2011 campaign. The 13 home runs match the season total from 2013 and is just one behind the total from 2014. The Frogs hit 27 in 2015.
A RARE OCCURRENCE
TCU allowed double-digit runs in back-to-back games for the first time since the 2014 season. TCU surrendered 10 and 12 runs, respectively in back-to-back losses to Texas Tech on March 22nd and 23rd.
Allowing double-digit runs is a rare occurrence for the pitching staff. It happened just once in 2015. Since pitching coach Kirk Saarloos arrived on campus in 2013, it has happened just seven times in 204 games played.
PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE
TCU drew 23 walks in the series against USC over the weekend. On the year, the Frogs have drawn 73 walks, a mark that ranks second in the Big 12. The Frogs are the only team in the Big 12 with an on-base percentage over .400 at .413. That mark ranks 17th nationally. Luken Baker paces the Horned Frogs with 13 free passes followed closely by Evan Skoug's 11 walks.
MAKING AN IMPACT
In Friday's game, Michael Landestoy came off the bench and contributed in a big way. His seventh-inning single drove in what was the eventual game-winning run. He went on to drive in two more runs in the eighth inning.
Over the weekend, Landestoy put together a three-game hitting streak that saw him hit .625 (5-for-8) with five RBIs. Five of his seven RBIs on the season have come in a relief role.
STREAKING
Ryan Merrill enters Tuesday's game carrying a seven-game hitting streak. He is 10-for-24 (.417) over the course of the streak with three multi-hit games. Merrill has collected two doubles and two triples while driving in five runs over that stretch.
MAKING A SPLASH
Josh Watson has burst onto the scene as a legitimate power threat in the middle of the lineup. He leads the team with four home runs after hitting two in the series against USC. The freshman has tallied 15 hits on the year, nine of which have gone for extra bases. He has two doubles and a team-high three triples
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