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TCU Drops Tight Contest To Arkansas
2/22/2025 9:42:00 PM | Baseball
Franco tallies two hits in the contest
ARLINGTON, Texas – A two-run, pinch-hit double in the seventh for No. 4 Arkansas was the difference in a 2-1 loss for No. 13 TCU Saturday night at Globe Life Field in Arlington. Noah Franco led the Horned Frogs with two hits.
The Rundown
Tommy LaPour (1-1) was outstanding through six innings, holding Arkansas to just two base runners. He finished the night allowing two runs on two hits, walking two and striking out five.
It was a lead-off walk in the seventh broke a string of 11 straight batters retired for LaPour. A second walk followed putting the go-ahead runs on. With one out, pinch hitter Kuhio Aloy doubled on the first pitch he saw, giving Arkansas a 2-1 lead.
TCU had its chances to get the game tied. A lead-off walk in the seventh was caught stealing. The Razorbacks turned double plays in the eighth and ninth to squelch rallies. The Frogs still did not go quietly, getting the winning run to second base with two outs. Sam Myers and Karson Bowen walked with two outs, but a strikeout ended the game with the winning run on second.
The Horned Frogs opened the scoring in the fourth. Chase Brunson worked a lead-off walk. With the bases loaded and one out, Sam Myers hit a grounder to second that was misplayed. On the error, Brunson scored for a 1-0 lead, but TCU would leave them loaded.
On the mound, Gianluca Shinn retired the only batter he faced. Louis Rodriguez struck out one and allowed a hit in 2/3 of an inning. Mason Bixby tossed two scoreless to close out the game.
Stat of the Game:
7 – TCU stranded seven runners on base in the contest.
Notes:
• TCU outhit its opponent for the third time this season.
• TCU played flawless defense for the first time this season.
• TCU stole multiple bases (3) in a game for the second time this season.
• Tommy LaPour posted in his second career quality start of the season and the sixth of his career.
• Noah Franco registered his second career multi-hit game.
• Franco, Isaac Cadena and Chase Brunson have reached safely in all six games.
• Karson Bowen has reached safely in 14 straight games dating back to last year.
• Sam Myers has reached safely in 22 straight games dating back to last season.
Next Up:
TCU (5-1) will conclude play in the Amegy College Baseball Showdown at Globe Life Field on Sunday against Kansas State. First pitch is slated for 3 p.m. Trever Baumler will get the start for the Frogs. The contest will be streamed on FloCollege.com.
The Rundown
Tommy LaPour (1-1) was outstanding through six innings, holding Arkansas to just two base runners. He finished the night allowing two runs on two hits, walking two and striking out five.
It was a lead-off walk in the seventh broke a string of 11 straight batters retired for LaPour. A second walk followed putting the go-ahead runs on. With one out, pinch hitter Kuhio Aloy doubled on the first pitch he saw, giving Arkansas a 2-1 lead.
TCU had its chances to get the game tied. A lead-off walk in the seventh was caught stealing. The Razorbacks turned double plays in the eighth and ninth to squelch rallies. The Frogs still did not go quietly, getting the winning run to second base with two outs. Sam Myers and Karson Bowen walked with two outs, but a strikeout ended the game with the winning run on second.
The Horned Frogs opened the scoring in the fourth. Chase Brunson worked a lead-off walk. With the bases loaded and one out, Sam Myers hit a grounder to second that was misplayed. On the error, Brunson scored for a 1-0 lead, but TCU would leave them loaded.
On the mound, Gianluca Shinn retired the only batter he faced. Louis Rodriguez struck out one and allowed a hit in 2/3 of an inning. Mason Bixby tossed two scoreless to close out the game.
Stat of the Game:
7 – TCU stranded seven runners on base in the contest.
Notes:
• TCU outhit its opponent for the third time this season.
• TCU played flawless defense for the first time this season.
• TCU stole multiple bases (3) in a game for the second time this season.
• Tommy LaPour posted in his second career quality start of the season and the sixth of his career.
• Noah Franco registered his second career multi-hit game.
• Franco, Isaac Cadena and Chase Brunson have reached safely in all six games.
• Karson Bowen has reached safely in 14 straight games dating back to last year.
• Sam Myers has reached safely in 22 straight games dating back to last season.
Next Up:
TCU (5-1) will conclude play in the Amegy College Baseball Showdown at Globe Life Field on Sunday against Kansas State. First pitch is slated for 3 p.m. Trever Baumler will get the start for the Frogs. The contest will be streamed on FloCollege.com.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Landon Beidelschies (2-0)
L: LaPour, Tommy (1-1)
S: Christian Foutch (1)
Batting:
2B: Kuhio Aloy 1
RBI: Kuhio Aloy 2
SH: Cam Kozeal 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Logan Maxwell 1 ; Brent Iredale 1
SB: Kendall Diggs 1
HBP: Wehiwa Aloy 1
Batting:
RBI: Myers, Sam 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Brunson, Chase 1
SB: Cadena, Isaac 1 ; Eaton, Cole 1 ; Myers, Sam 1
CS: Myers, Sam 1
HBP: Bowen, Karson 1
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