No. 10 TCU’s Rally Falls Short Against No. 14 Louisville

Saturday, March 4

Houston, Texas

3 p.m.

TCU

6-4

Louisville (Minute Maid Park)

9-1

Louisville

TCU

No. 10 TCU’s Rally Falls Short Against No. 14 Louisville

3/4/2023 6:36:00 PM | Baseball

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Bowen hits first career home run

HOUSTON – No. 10 TCU's rally came up a run short in a 3-2 loss to No. 14 Louisville Saturday afternoon at Minute Maid Park. Karson Bowen hit his first career home run in the loss.

The Rundown
In the eighth, TCU was finally able to chase the Louisville starter as Cole Fontenelle reached on a lead-off single. Two batters later, the Horned Frogs were within one, 3-2, after Karson Bowen launched a two-run homer to left center.

The Frogs had an opportunity to tie the game in the ninth with two on and two out. Fontenelle's bid at a game-winning home run was just shy of going out as the right fielder tracked it down on the warning track to end the game.

Louisville built a 3-0 lead through four innings of play. A two run home run in the third got the Cardinals on the board. In the fourth, TCU looked to have the runner thrown out at home on a double, but the ball came loose of the glove and the runner was safe for the three run lead.

Kole Klecker (2-1) allowed three runs (two earned) on nine hits. He didn't walk a batter and struck out three. Chase Hoover kept the Frogs in the game with four shutout frames. He allowed two hits, walked two and struck out one. Ben Abeldt tossed a scoreless ninth inning.

Stat of the Game:
3 – TCU utilized three freshmen (Kole Klecker, Chase Hoover and Ben Abeldt) on the mound.

Notes:
• TCU is now 2-1 against ranked foes this season.
• TCU homered in a game for the sixth time this season.
• Kole Klecker made his first career start on the mound.
• Karson Bowen hit his first home run of the season.
• Bowen tallied his second career multi-RBI game.
• Bowen and Cole Fontenelle stretched their hitting streaks to four games.

Next Up:
With the loss, TCU falls to 6-4 on the season. The Horned Frogs conclude play in the Shriners Hospitals for Children College Classic at Minute Maid Park on Sunday afternoon against Rice. First pitch against the Owls is set for 3 p.m. The contest will be televised on AT&T Sports Southwest and on Astros.com.