In a closely contested game between Baylor and TCU, Baylor emerged victorious with a final score of 62-54. Jalen Bridges led Baylor with 15 points, while Ja'Kobe Walter and Yves Missi each contributed 16 points. Baylor's zone defense troubled TCU throughout the game, leading to their victory.
End 9 | #TCU 8, USC 8 The Frogs have the bases loaded with no outs, but three straight strikeouts ends the inning. On to the 10th we go. Kyle Ayers coming on to pitch.
B9 | #TCU has tied this game on a Ryder Robinson RBI single (among other things). Frogs have the bases loaded with no outs, and Sam Myers coming up. Frogs 8, USC 8
Mid 9 | USC 8, #TCU 6 The Frogs give up three runs in the top of the ninth and now trail. Due up for TCU: Tolle, Bowen, Brunson
End 8 | #TCU 6, USC 5 Ben Abeldt enters for the ninth inning.
The TEXAS CHRISTIAN Horned Frogs ( @TCU_Baseball ) are 9-0 to start the 2024 season! Conference: Big 12 (NCAA D1) Location: Fort Worth, Texas Head Coach: Kirk Saarloos @KirkSaarloosTCU https://t.co/NsMXaNpvua https://t.co/y0QA4bEzXr
Lineups for #TCU-USC. First pitch in about an hour. Some notables: - Myers in RF, batting second - Maxwell moves to 4-hole - Robinson gets nod at 3B (Brody Green is banged up) https://t.co/9yPamxQboA
LHP Braeden Sloan has my attention after his start last night vs. Arizona to help #5 @TCU_Baseball move to 9-0: 6 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 13 K FB only around 90-91 but he was well-regarded in HS in CA and is now a Draft-eligible sophomore all 13 Ks from a change-up masterclass: https://t.co/ZEl0vDFBgj
#TCU completed a perfect homestand on Wednesday night, taking down Arizona 6-1. Braeden Sloan struck out 13 across six innings of work, giving the Frogs their best start from a pitcher this season. #FrogballUSA | @TCU_Baseball READ | https://t.co/OMvUf6HqZj https://t.co/NC6BVXZV1R
FINAL | #TCU 6, Arizona 1 Ben Abeldt strikes out two, giving the Frogs 19 for the night, as TCU improves to 9-0 on the season.
End 8 | #TCU 6, Arizona 1 Ben Abeldt is on to pitch the 9th inning.
B8 | A bases-loaded walk to Chatagnier scores a run for the Frogs. #TCU leads 6-1.
Mid 8 | #TCU 5, Arizona 1 Hodges strands two runners. Due up for TCU: Brunson, Boyers, Robinson
Casey Hintz issued a walk in the seventh but otherwise induced three softly hit grounders. He's gone full sidearm, and the TCU hitters were not picking the ball up out of his hand very well at all. TCU 5, Arizona 0, T8
End 7 | #TCU 5, Arizona 0 Kurtis Byrne works a two-out walk but he's stranded. Chase Hoover enters to pitch the 8th for TCU.
Mid 7 | #TCU 5, Arizona 0 Mosiello strikes out the side around a one-out hit by pitch. Due up for the Frogs: Maxwell, Silva, Byrne
#TCU LHP Braeden Sloan's final line: 6.0 IP, 3H, 0R, 0ER, 0BB, 13K, 2HBP, 90 pitches (57 strikes)
End 6 | #TCU 5, Arizona 0 The Frogs score two more on an RBI double from Sam Myers. Andrew Mosiello is entering to pitch for TCU.
B6 | Sam Myers doubles with the bases loaded and two outs, scoring two more for the Frogs. #TCU leads Arizona 5-0
Mid 6 | #TCU 3, Arizona 0 It's the first inning Sloan doesn't record a strikeout, but he strands two in scoring position to keep the Wildcats off the board. Due up for TCU: Byrne, Bowen, Brunson
End 5 | #TCU 3, Arizona 0 The Frogs go down in order. Sloan heads out for the sixth.
Mid 5 | #TCU 3, Arizona 0 Sloan Ks another, and now has 12 on the night. He's at 76 pitches. Due up for TCU: Chatagnier, Maxwell, Silva
End 4 | #TCU 3, Arizona 0 The Frogs get a runner on second but that's where he stays. Sloan out for a fifth inning of work. He's at 64 pitches.
#TCU LHP Braeden Sloan has struck out 11 through four innings of work. He's DEALING. Frogs lead Arizona 3-0.
End 3 | #TCU 3, Arizona 0 The Frogs push another run across as Chatagnier scores for the second time tonight, courtesy of a Kurtis Byrne ground out. Sloan heads back out for a fourth inning of work.
Mid 3 | #TCU 2, Arizona 0 Sloan is up to 8 Ks through three innings of work, and he strands two wildcats on the bases in that inning. Due up for TCU: Chatagnier, Maxwell, Silva
TCU 2, Arizona 0, T3 Another first-pitch line-drive double to right leads to another run for the Horned Frogs. Underwhelming start for the Wildcats, but a lotta ballgame left. First objective is to adjust to Braeden Sloan's changeup. Not a lot of good cuts at it so far.
End 2 | #TCU 2, Arizona 0 A leadoff double from Chase Brunson pays off with a sac fly from Ryder Robinson.
Mid 2 | #TCU 1, Arizona 0 Braeden Sloan is cooking through two innings. He's got 5 Ks on just 29 pitches. Due up for TCU: Brunson, Boyers, Robinson
Raul Garayzar surrenders one run in B1. Grooved two fastballs, both of which were lined into the LF corner for doubles. Garayzar worked up in the zone A LOT in that first inning. Not sure if that was intentional or if he was missing his spots. Anyway, TCU 1, Arizona 0, T2.
End 1 | #TCU 1, Arizona 0 The Frogs grab the early lead on the Wildcats thanks to doubles from Chatagnier and Silva.
B1 | TCU takes a lead courtesy of a leadoff double from Peyton Chatagnier, followed by another double from Anthony Silva. Frogs lead 1-0, one out in the inning
Arizona baseball is underway at No. 5 TCU. Wildcats struck out a ton at San Diego over the weekend, and they're not off to a good start tonight. First three batters fanned, all swinging, all on changeups from TCU LHP Braeden Sloan.
Mid 1 | #TCU 0, Arizona 0 Braeden Sloan strikes out the side to open the game. Due up for the Frogs: Chatagnier, Maxwell, Silva
Lineups for tonight’s matchup between TCU and Arizona. LHP Braeden Sloan will get the start for the Horned Frogs on the mound. https://t.co/f8FfSqxcgD
FINAL (12) | #TCU 8, Washington STate 7 Luke Boyers walks it off with an RBI single! TCU moves to 8-0.
Mid 12 | #TCU 7, Washington State 7 Cawyer works around a one-out walk. Due up for the Frogs: Myers, Chatagnier, Bowen
End 11 | #TCU 7, WSU 7 Grillo strikes out the Frogs in order. On to the 12th.
Mid 11 | #TCU 7, Washington State 7 Cawyer works a 1-2-3 inning. Due up for the Frogs: Tolle, Brunson, Robinson
End 10 | #TCU 7, Washington State 7 The Frogs go down in order. Cawyer out for the 11th.
Mid 10 | #TCU 7, Washington State 7 Cawyer wiggles out of a jam, stranding the go-ahead run at third base. Due up for the Frogs: Silva, Byrne, Boyers
Mid 10 | #TCU 7, Washington State 7 Cawyer wiggles out of a jam, stranding the go-ahead run at third base. Due up for the Frogs: Silva, Byrne, Basseer
End 9 | #TCU 7, WSU 7 The Frogs get a two-out runner, but can't move him around. Zach Cawyer coming on to pitch for the Frogs.
Mid 9 | #TCU 7, Washington State 7 The Cougars put up a four spot to tie the game. Due up for the Frogs: Robinson, Myers, Chatagnier
T9 | With the bases loaded and one out, Ben Abeldt is coming on to pitch for #TCU. Frogs lead 7-3.
End 8 | #TCU 7, WSU 3 Kyle Ayers comes on to pitch the ninth for the Frogs.
Mid 8 | #TCU 7, WSU 3 Hunter Hodges works a quick inning, striking out the side on 14 pitches. Due up for the Frogs: Basseer, Tolle, Brunson
End 7 | #TCU 7, WSU 3 The Frogs go down in order. Hunter Hodges coming on to pitch the 8th inning.
End 6 | #TCU 7, WSU 3 Frogs strand two runners. Chase Hoover coming in to pitch for the Frogs.
Mid 6 | #TCU 7, WSU 3 Rodriguez strands two runners to keep the Cougars off the board. RHP Kevin Haynes is entering to pitch for WSU. Due up for the Frogs: Tolle, Brunson, Robinson
End 5 | #TCU 7, WSU 3 The Frogs tack on three more runs to regain a 3-run lead. Rodriguez out to pitch the sixth.
B5 | TCU tacks on another run thanks to a Kurtis Byrne single, which scores Karson Bowen from second. Frogs lead 7-3.
Mid 5 | #TCU 4, WSU 3 LR gets a strikeout to end the inning and preserve the lead. WSU gets two back in the inning. RHP Kaden Wickersham is in to pitch for WSU. Due up for TCU: Brunson, Robinson, Myers
End 4 | #TCU 4, Washington State 1 The Frogs add two more to their lead thanks to an RBI single from Anthony Silva. Hampton out for a fifth inning of work.
B4 | #TCU extends their lead with a two-out RBI single from Anthony Silva. Chatagnier and Bowen both score. Frogs lead 4-1.
Mid 4 | #TCU 2, WSU 1 It's a 1-2-3 inning for the Cougars. Due up for the Frogs: Robinson, Myers, Chatagnier
End 3 | #TCU 2, WSU 1 A hard hit ground ball by Tolle (107 mph) is mishandled by WSU's second baseman, allowing another run to come across. Just like that, the Frogs lead. Hampton back out for the fourth inning.
B3 | Peyton Chatagnier triples to lead off the inning, and Karson Bowen drives him home with a sacrifice fly. #TCU 1, WSU 1
Mid 2 | WSU 1, #TCU 0 Hampton works around a one-out triple to keep Washington State off the board. Due up for the Frogs: Tolle, Brunson, Robinson
End 1 | WSU 1, #TCU 0 The Frogs get two runners on with two outs, but they're stranded.
Mid 1 | Washington St. 1, #TCU 0 Hampton gives up a solo home run to start the inning as the Cougars jump out to an early lead. Due up for TCU: Chatagnier, Bowen, Silva
T1 | Washington State's Kyle Russell jumps on the first pitch of the game for a solo home run off Ben Hampton. Cougars lead the Frogs 1-0.
Lineups for #TCU-Washington St. Lots of movement for the Frogs. - Karson Bowen hitting 2nd, playing 1B - Jack Basseer starting in LF - Sam Myers starting in RF - Ryder Robinson at 3B - Payton Tolle is back in the lineup at DH, hitting 6th https://t.co/SC4D3yhcqO
FINAL | Baylor 62, TCU 54 The Frogs shoot a rough 33.3% from the floor while losing the rebounding battle 41-29. TCU is now 19-9, 8-7 on the season with three games to play.
FINAL: No. 15 Baylor 62, TCU 54. Bears gave Frogs fits with their zone defense. Ja'Kobe Walter and Yves Missi had 16 points apiece, Jalen Bridges added 15. Bears (20-8, 9-6) will return home to face Kansas on Saturday.
Baylor up 51-38 with 7:47 to go.
7:47 | Baylor 51, #TCU 38 Peavy is on a personal 5-0 scoring run for the Frogs. Refs reviewing a foul on Baylor for a possible flagrant.
Wow. Baylor's lead is 50-33, and some of the Frog fans have decided they've seen enough, even with 11:25 left in the game. The BU zone defense is giving TCU fits. Ja'Kobe Walter is up to 16 points for the Bears, has three 3-pointers.
11:25 | Baylor 50, #TCU 33 The Bears are on an extended 18-2 run and TCU is without a field goal in the last 6:30.
Dixon calls timeout as Baylor stretches their lead to double-digits for the first time tonight, 42-31. 13:42 to go in the game. TCU's offense has not been able to solve Baylor's defense at all tonight. Frogs are shooting just 29.7% from the floor.
TCU with an awful mistake to goaltend a missed 3. Something you don’t see often. Bears up 38-31 while they review that call. Bears attacking the rim and getting to the line.
15:39 | Baylor 39, #TCU 31 A goaltending call on Cork as the shot clock expires gives Baylor another 3-pointer. The Bears have their largest lead of the game.
Starting the second half, Baylor leads 25-23. They waved off that Coles shot at the end of the first half by TCU as after the buzzer.
1-14 shooting to end the half from Baylor. 1-13 for TCU. Lots of ugly misses and wasted offensive possessions by the Bears and Frogs.
TCU and Baylor combined for 18 turnovers in first half. They combined for 17 made baskets. Stinky.
Halftime: Baylor 25, TCU 25. Coles hits a little jumper from the wing at the buzzer. Bears shooting just 30.8% but limiting TCU to 32% shooting.
HALF | #TCU 25, Baylor 25 JaKobe Coles hits a jumper at the buzzer to tie the game going into the break. He's got eight points to lead TCU. Jalen Bridges has 12 for Baylor.
With 31.9 seconds left in the half, Baylor still leads TCU 25-23. The Frogs are on a 5:40 scoreless streak. The Bears are on a 4:27 one.
3:43 | 1H | Baylor 25, #TCU 23 The Frogs haven't scored in 2:28 of game time. Baylor's zone has given them problems this half.
7:53 | 1H | Baylor 21, #TCU 19 Miller brings the Frogs to within a bucket, and then TCU forces a shot-clock violation on the other end. Coles and Nelson teamed up for some good baseline defense.
Baylor up 17-16 with 11:21 left in the half. Bridges is balling, already has 12 points (4 of 4 from 3) and 3 rebounds.
11:21 | 1H | Baylor 17, #TCU 16 JaKobe Coles and Xavier Cork with six early points for the Frogs. Baylor has started 5-8 from the 3-point line.
Looks like a typical back-and-forth Baylor-TCU game. Bears lead 9-8 courtesy of three 3-pointers from Jalen Bridges.
15:33 | 1H | Baylor 9, #TCU 8 Jameer Nelson with the dunk of the year for the Frogs. Jalen Bridges has all nine points for the Bears.