NCAA Fort Worth Regional Starts Friday
6/2/2016 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
June 2, 2016
FORT WORTH - For the third straight season, TCU's NCAA postseason starts in Fort Worth. The 2016 NCAA Fort Worth Regional gets under Friday afternoon. TCU will take on Oral Roberts Friday night at 6:30 p.m.
TCU NOTABLES
• TCU tallied its 10th 40-win campaign under Jim Schlossnagle's guidance.
• TCU went 4-1 en route to winning its second Big 12 tournament championship.
• TCU is 9-1 in its last 10 games and is 7-0 during that stretch when allowing an opponent to score first.
• TCU leads the Big 12 with a .308 batting average, a 3.31 ERA and 87 stolen bases.
• TCU hit a robust .369 in the Big 12 Championships, setting the Big 12 record with 72 hits in the tourney.
• On Sunday, TCU recorded its first win when trailing after eight innings since doing so on June 1, 2015 against NC State.
• Luken Baker set a Big 12 record with 15 hits in the tourney en route to being named MOP.
• Baker's team-leading 54 RBIs are fourth among freshman in the nation.
• Evan Skoug is on a seven-game hitting streak. He tallied nine RBIs in the Big 12 tournament.
• Jared Janczak lowered his ERA to a Big 12-best 2.19 after allowing just one run to Texas on Saturday.
NCAA TOURNAMENT NOTABLES
• TCU earned its eighth automatic bid under Schlossnagle, having done so in 2004, 2006-08, 2010, 2012 and 2014.
• The Horned Frogs are hosting an NCAA Regional for the sixth time in program history. TCU hosted three straight Regionals from 2009-11 and in 2014-15.
• The Frogs have been a two-seed three times (2005, 2007, 2012), a three-seed twice (2004, 2008) and a four seed once (2006).
• The Frogs are one of only 12 teams to be in 12 of the last 13 NCAA Regionals.
• The Frogs have played in a Regional in Austin,Texas (2004), Waco, Texas (2005), Norman, Okla. (2006), Houston (Rice), Texas (2007), Stillwater, Okla. (2008) and College Station, Texas (2012). • The Frogs are 25-18 all-time in the NCAA Regionals.
• In postseason play, TCU is 38-31 (.551) all-time.
• TCU has won four NCAA Regionals in program history. The Frogs were victorious in the 2009, ‘10, ‘14 and ‘15 Fort Worth Regional as well as the 2012 College Station Regional.
SERIES HISTORY
• TCU and Oral Roberts are meeting for the 44th time.
• Oral Roberts leads the all-time series 26-17.
• It's the third time the two schools have met in the NCAA postseason (2004, 2011). ORU is 3-1 in those contests.
• TCU and Gonzaga played earlier this year with TCU winning the series 2-1.
• TCU and Arizona State have played seven times previously. All seven previous meetings took place in Tempe or on a neutral site field.
• TCU took a 2-1 series victory over the Sun Devils in Tempe in 2015. ASU leads the series 5-2.
HOME NOTABLES
• TCU played 28 home games during the 2016 regular season.
• Under the guidance of Jim Schlossnagle, TCU is 307- 102 in games played at Lupton Stadium.
• TCU is 14-3 at Lupton Stadium in NCAA Regionals and 18-5 all-time in NCAA postseason play.
• TCU is 78-19 at Lupton Stadium over the last 2+ seasons, including a school-record 33 wins in 2015.
• TCU's average of 4,314 fans this season ranks 11th nationally and is tops among private schools.
ELITE COMPANY
With their selection to the field of 64, the Horned Frogs are in elite company. TCU is one of just 12 programs nationally to appear in 12 of the last 13 regionals.
Also holding that distinction are Arizona State, Arkansas, Cal State Fullerton, Clemson, Florida State, Miami (Fla.), Ole Miss, Rice, South Carolina, Vanderbilt and Virginia.
By virtue of hosting, the Frogs also find themselves in select company as one of only seven schools to host a regional six of the last eight years, joining Florida, Florida State, Louisville, LSU, South Carolina and Virginia.
HIT PARADE
TCU set a Big 12 Championship record with 72 hits in its five tournament game, breaking the previous record of 71.
The Frogs have reached double-digit hit totals in 32 games this season. They rank 30th nationally with 601 hits.
BOMBS AWAY
TCU hit eight home runs in the Big 12 tournament raising its season total to 48, the most since the 2011 season when it hit 50. TCU has homered in 36 games this year and boasts a 30-6 record in those games.
SPEED DEMONS
TCU leads the Big 12 and ranks 27th nationally with 87 stolen bases. The Frogs have only been caught stealing 19 times this season.
Over the last three seasons, TCU has swiped 298 bases, ranking eighth nationally over that time span.
The TCU lineup features seven hitters that have stolen at least nine bases. Elliott Barzilli leads the way with 12 steals, followed by 11 each from Josh Watson and Austen Wade.
THE BIG INNING
TCU has shown the ability to put a crooked number on the scoreboard. The Horned Frogs are ranked 23rd nationally in scoring with an average of 7.3 runs per game.
TCU has scored at least two runs in 100 innings this season. On 36 occasions, the Frogs have pushed across four or more runs in an inning. The Frogs have scored a run in 180 innings this season.
A RARITY
TCU needed to rally with a ninth inning run to overcome a deficit after eight innings. It was the first time in 15 tries the Frogs have posted a win when trailing after eight this season.
It was TCU's first come-back win since rallying from a one-run deficit against NC State in the NCAA Regional Championship game in 2015.
Under the direction of head coach Jim Schlossnagle, TCU has 23 wins when trailing after eight.
#BAKERBOMBS
Through his first 47 games, Luken Baker had just three home runs. Since, he has connected for five in his last 10, including four in his last five games to bring his season total to eight.
His last two home runs gave TCU a lead in a game it eventually went on to win. On the season, four of his home runs have given TCU the lead. The Frogs are 8-0 in games in which he homers on the season.
QUIETLY SURGING
Jared Janczak has blossomed in his role as a starting pitcher. Used out of the bullpen for 19 appearances, the redshirt freshman posted a 5-3 record with a 2.22 ERA in 44 2/3 innings pitched.
Since joining the rotation, Janczak is 1-0 with a 2.12 ERA in 17 innings pitched. TCU is 2-1 in his three starts this season. Janczak's combined ERA of 2.19 is tops in the Big 12.
THE SECRET WEAPON
In game two against Texas, Michael Landestoy was inserted into the lineup and produced three hits and scored a run. In the championship game, the sophomore was 2-for-5 and connected on his first career home run. The long ball was also his first career extra base hit.
In limited action this season, Landestoy is hitting .313 with 11 RBIs. Six of his RBIs have come off the bench, where he has produced a .294 batting average in 24 appearances.
EXTRA, EXTRA
For just the second time on the season, TCU needed extra innings to decide a game. Luken Baker's 10th-inning home run stood up as the game-winner as TCU moved to 2-0 in extra innings this season.
TCU has played 50 extra inning games since 2004. The Frogs hold a 33-17 mark in those games. The Frogs were 4-3 in extra innings in 2015, including a 2-1 record in postseason play.
No. 9 TCU (42-15; 15-9 Big 12) @ NCAA Fort Worth Regional | |
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| Date | Time | TV | Friday, June 3 | 6:30 p.m. |
| Location | Lupton Stadium (Fort Worth, Texas) |
| Radio Listing | KTCU 88.7 FM |
| TV | ESPNU (Friday); ESPN3 (Entire Regional) |
| Live Audio | Friday |
| Live Video | Watch ESPN |
| Radio Talent | Chuck LaMendola |
| Tournament Central | Tournament All-Access |
| Game Notes | TCU Game Notes |
TCU NOTABLES
• TCU tallied its 10th 40-win campaign under Jim Schlossnagle's guidance.
• TCU went 4-1 en route to winning its second Big 12 tournament championship.
• TCU is 9-1 in its last 10 games and is 7-0 during that stretch when allowing an opponent to score first.
• TCU leads the Big 12 with a .308 batting average, a 3.31 ERA and 87 stolen bases.
• TCU hit a robust .369 in the Big 12 Championships, setting the Big 12 record with 72 hits in the tourney.
• On Sunday, TCU recorded its first win when trailing after eight innings since doing so on June 1, 2015 against NC State.
• Luken Baker set a Big 12 record with 15 hits in the tourney en route to being named MOP.
• Baker's team-leading 54 RBIs are fourth among freshman in the nation.
• Evan Skoug is on a seven-game hitting streak. He tallied nine RBIs in the Big 12 tournament.
• Jared Janczak lowered his ERA to a Big 12-best 2.19 after allowing just one run to Texas on Saturday.
NCAA TOURNAMENT NOTABLES
• TCU earned its eighth automatic bid under Schlossnagle, having done so in 2004, 2006-08, 2010, 2012 and 2014.
• The Horned Frogs are hosting an NCAA Regional for the sixth time in program history. TCU hosted three straight Regionals from 2009-11 and in 2014-15.
• The Frogs have been a two-seed three times (2005, 2007, 2012), a three-seed twice (2004, 2008) and a four seed once (2006).
• The Frogs are one of only 12 teams to be in 12 of the last 13 NCAA Regionals.
• The Frogs have played in a Regional in Austin,Texas (2004), Waco, Texas (2005), Norman, Okla. (2006), Houston (Rice), Texas (2007), Stillwater, Okla. (2008) and College Station, Texas (2012). • The Frogs are 25-18 all-time in the NCAA Regionals.
• In postseason play, TCU is 38-31 (.551) all-time.
• TCU has won four NCAA Regionals in program history. The Frogs were victorious in the 2009, ‘10, ‘14 and ‘15 Fort Worth Regional as well as the 2012 College Station Regional.
SERIES HISTORY
• TCU and Oral Roberts are meeting for the 44th time.
• Oral Roberts leads the all-time series 26-17.
• It's the third time the two schools have met in the NCAA postseason (2004, 2011). ORU is 3-1 in those contests.
• TCU and Gonzaga played earlier this year with TCU winning the series 2-1.
• TCU and Arizona State have played seven times previously. All seven previous meetings took place in Tempe or on a neutral site field.
• TCU took a 2-1 series victory over the Sun Devils in Tempe in 2015. ASU leads the series 5-2.
HOME NOTABLES
• TCU played 28 home games during the 2016 regular season.
• Under the guidance of Jim Schlossnagle, TCU is 307- 102 in games played at Lupton Stadium.
• TCU is 14-3 at Lupton Stadium in NCAA Regionals and 18-5 all-time in NCAA postseason play.
• TCU is 78-19 at Lupton Stadium over the last 2+ seasons, including a school-record 33 wins in 2015.
• TCU's average of 4,314 fans this season ranks 11th nationally and is tops among private schools.
ELITE COMPANY
With their selection to the field of 64, the Horned Frogs are in elite company. TCU is one of just 12 programs nationally to appear in 12 of the last 13 regionals.
Also holding that distinction are Arizona State, Arkansas, Cal State Fullerton, Clemson, Florida State, Miami (Fla.), Ole Miss, Rice, South Carolina, Vanderbilt and Virginia.
By virtue of hosting, the Frogs also find themselves in select company as one of only seven schools to host a regional six of the last eight years, joining Florida, Florida State, Louisville, LSU, South Carolina and Virginia.
HIT PARADE
TCU set a Big 12 Championship record with 72 hits in its five tournament game, breaking the previous record of 71.
The Frogs have reached double-digit hit totals in 32 games this season. They rank 30th nationally with 601 hits.
BOMBS AWAY
TCU hit eight home runs in the Big 12 tournament raising its season total to 48, the most since the 2011 season when it hit 50. TCU has homered in 36 games this year and boasts a 30-6 record in those games.
SPEED DEMONS
TCU leads the Big 12 and ranks 27th nationally with 87 stolen bases. The Frogs have only been caught stealing 19 times this season.
Over the last three seasons, TCU has swiped 298 bases, ranking eighth nationally over that time span.
The TCU lineup features seven hitters that have stolen at least nine bases. Elliott Barzilli leads the way with 12 steals, followed by 11 each from Josh Watson and Austen Wade.
THE BIG INNING
TCU has shown the ability to put a crooked number on the scoreboard. The Horned Frogs are ranked 23rd nationally in scoring with an average of 7.3 runs per game.
TCU has scored at least two runs in 100 innings this season. On 36 occasions, the Frogs have pushed across four or more runs in an inning. The Frogs have scored a run in 180 innings this season.
A RARITY
TCU needed to rally with a ninth inning run to overcome a deficit after eight innings. It was the first time in 15 tries the Frogs have posted a win when trailing after eight this season.
It was TCU's first come-back win since rallying from a one-run deficit against NC State in the NCAA Regional Championship game in 2015.
Under the direction of head coach Jim Schlossnagle, TCU has 23 wins when trailing after eight.
#BAKERBOMBS
Through his first 47 games, Luken Baker had just three home runs. Since, he has connected for five in his last 10, including four in his last five games to bring his season total to eight.
His last two home runs gave TCU a lead in a game it eventually went on to win. On the season, four of his home runs have given TCU the lead. The Frogs are 8-0 in games in which he homers on the season.
QUIETLY SURGING
Jared Janczak has blossomed in his role as a starting pitcher. Used out of the bullpen for 19 appearances, the redshirt freshman posted a 5-3 record with a 2.22 ERA in 44 2/3 innings pitched.
Since joining the rotation, Janczak is 1-0 with a 2.12 ERA in 17 innings pitched. TCU is 2-1 in his three starts this season. Janczak's combined ERA of 2.19 is tops in the Big 12.
THE SECRET WEAPON
In game two against Texas, Michael Landestoy was inserted into the lineup and produced three hits and scored a run. In the championship game, the sophomore was 2-for-5 and connected on his first career home run. The long ball was also his first career extra base hit.
In limited action this season, Landestoy is hitting .313 with 11 RBIs. Six of his RBIs have come off the bench, where he has produced a .294 batting average in 24 appearances.
EXTRA, EXTRA
For just the second time on the season, TCU needed extra innings to decide a game. Luken Baker's 10th-inning home run stood up as the game-winner as TCU moved to 2-0 in extra innings this season.
TCU has played 50 extra inning games since 2004. The Frogs hold a 33-17 mark in those games. The Frogs were 4-3 in extra innings in 2015, including a 2-1 record in postseason play.
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