TCU baseball announces rotation for series against New Mexico State with Kole Klecker starting on Friday. Texas Tech aims to secure a spot in the Big 12 tournament by winning games and relying on Baylor losses. In the first game, TCU defeats New Mexico State 8-2 with standout performances from players like Anthony Silva and Sam Myers.
Big 12 scenarios for Texas Baseball with 3 games remaining: -Longhorns can finish no higher than 2nd and no lower than 6th. The top 2 teams receive a bye in the Big 12 tournament. -Texas is currently tied for 3rd with WVU and is a game ahead of Cincy. Longhorns own the…
Updated Texas Tech baseball story after outcomes of other games. Red Raiders will be No. 10 seed in the Big 12 tournament. Still myriad teams could be the No. 3 seed and Red Raiders' first-round opponent next Tuesday night in Arlington. https://t.co/2qLaXgmukv
With a sacrifice fly to centerfield, Jalin Flores scores a run as the Longhorns retake a 6-5 lead with 2 out in the top of the 6th. #UCF
The Longhorns extend their lead to 3-0 after center fielder Rylan Galvan hit a towering 2-run home run in the top of the second inning, driving in left fielder Porter Brown. Two batters later, UCF starting pitcher Wiley Hartley left the game after a walk and a wild pitch. #UCF
The Longhorns extended their lead to 3-0 after center fielder Rylan Galvan hit a towering 2-run home run in the top of the second inning, driving in left fielder Porter Brown. Two batters later, UCF starting pitcher Wiley Hartley left the game after a walk and a wild pitch. #UCF
Texas takes advantage of a double by shortstop Jalin Flores and an RBI single by right fielder Max Belyeu to grab an early 1-0 advantage in the opening inning. UT 1, #UCF 0, B1
Texas took advantage of a double by shortstop Jalin Flores and an RBI single by right fielder Max Belyeu to grab an early 1-0 advantage in the opening inning. UT 1, #UCF 0, B1
FINAL | NMSU 9, #TCU 5 The Frogs drop a game they couldn't really afford to lose. Titus Dumitrus drives in six runs on the day for the Aggies, and TCU notched 10 hits, all singles. The rubber match is tomorrow at 1 p.m.
Mid 9 | NMSU 9, #TCU 5 Braeden Sloan comes on and strikes out the side for the Frogs. TCU needs to get it all back right here. Due up: Chatagnier, Myers, Maxwell
End 8 | NMSU 9, #TCU 5 TCU goes down in order for the second straight inning. Braeden Sloan is on to pitch for the Frogs.
Mid 8 | NMSU 9, #TCU 5 Titus Dumitru records his sixth RBI of the day with a two-out single to extend New Mexico State's lead. IT's the eighth two-out run the Aggies have scored today. Due up for the Frogs: Silva, Bowen, Robinson
End 7 | NMSU 8, #TCU 5 The Frogs go down in order, as they continue to trail. Parker is out for a fifth inning of work.
End 7 | MNSU 8, #TCU 5 The Frogs go down in order, as they continue to trail. Parker is out for a fifth inning of work.
End 6 | NMSU 8, #TCU 5 The Frogs add three, and now trail by three. Caedmon Parker comes out for another inning of work.
B6 | Three singles to start the inning push another run across for TCU. This time it's Bowen driving in Arthur. Frogs trail 8-3
Mid 6 | NMSU 8, #TCU 2 Caedmon Parker strikes out the side for the Frogs. He's been great today, stabilizing things on the mound. The bats woke up a little last inning, now they need to keep it going. Due up for the Frogs: Arthur, Silva, Bowen
End 5 | NMSU 8, #TCU 2 TCU gets two back, but a double play keeps them from getting even more. Parker is out for a third inning of work.
B5 | The Frogs are on the board with three straight singles to start the inning, as Peyton Chatagnier drives in Karson Bowen. TCU trails 8-1
Mid 5 | NMSU 8, #TCU 0 Parker provides another zero against the Aggie bats. Now it's time for the Frogs to come alive. Due up: Bowen, Robinson, Chatagnier
End 4 | NMSU 8, #TCU 0 The Frogs get the leadoff runner on base, but he's stranded.
Mid 4 | NMSU 8, #TCU 0 Caedmon Parker comes on to pitch and keeps New Mexico State off the board for the first time today. Due up for the Frogs: Byrne, Boyers, Arthur
End 3 | NMSU 8, #TCU 0 The Frogs leave two runners on base as the inning ends. Caedmon Parker is coming on to pitch.
Mid 3 | New Mexico State 8, #TCU 0 The Aggies add two more to their lead on a two-out RBI single. Seven of their eight runs have come with two outs today. Due up for the Frogs: Bowen, Robinson, Chatagnier
End 2 | NMSU 6, #TCU 0 TCU goes down 1-2-3 in the inning on just eight pitches. Zack Morris is in the game to pitch for the Frogs.
Mid 2 | NMSU 6, #TCU 0 The Aggies strike for five runs on two hits, taking advantage of three walks issued by Zach Caywer. Dumitru hits a grand slam with two outs to make him pay. Due up: Boyers, Arthur, Silva
End 1 | NMSU 1, #TCU 0 The Frogs strand the tying run on third base as the inning ends.
Mid 1 | NMSU 1, #TCU 0 Titus Dumitrus hits a solo home run to put the Aggies on the board. TCU will try to get it back. Due up for the Frogs: Chatagnier, Myers, Maxwell
Texas Tech's magic number to finish ahead of Baylor reduced by one. They're 10th and 11th in the Big 12 with 10 teams advancing to the conference tournament in Arlington. Any combo of Tech wins/Baylor losses = 3 is what the Red Raiders need. Tech has two Big 12 games left, BU 5. https://t.co/Ts1A73Ox2W
FINAL | #TCU 8, New Mexico State 2 The Frogs reach the 30-win mark and take game one of the series from the Aggies!
End 8 | #TCU 8, New Mexico State 2 Anthony Silva's third home run of the season puts two more on the board for the Frogs. 104 mph off the bat and a distance of 422 feet directly over the batter's eye.
Mid 8 | #TCU 6, NMSU 2 Hunter Hodges works around a walk as he strikes out the side. Due up for the Frogs: Bowen, Silva, Chatagnier
End 6 | #TCU 6, NMSU 2 The Frogs add two more on some aggressive baserunning and three hits in the inning.
Mid 6 | #TCU 4, MSNU 2 Hodges gets a strikeout and a 6-4-2 double play to end the inning. Due up: Boyers, Arthur, Bowen
End 5 | #TCU 4, NMSU 2 The Frogs go down in order in the bottom of the inning. Klecker is out for a sixth inning of work.
Mid 5 | #TCU 4, NMSU 2 The Aggies get a home run from true freshman Steve Solorzano that brings them to within two of the Frogs. Due up for TCU: Myers, Maxwell Byrne
End 4 | #TCU 4, NMSU 0 The Frogs add two more to their lead, thanks to a throwing error and a sac fly from Chatagnier. Kole Klecker is out for a fifth inning of work. He's at 49 pitches.
B4 | A throwing error by the NMSU pitcher allows Jack Arthur to score from second, while Karson Bowen advances all the way to third. Frogs lead 3-0
Mid 4 | #TCU 2, NMSU 0 Kole Klecker has already matched his season-high with seven strikeouts tonight. Due up for the Frogs: Arthur, Bowen, Silva
End 3 | #TCU 2, NMSU 0 The Frogs get a pair of runs courtesy of Sam Myers' third triple of the season. Klecker out for another inning of work.
B3 | Sam Myers puts TCU on the board! His RBI triple scores two, and the Frogs lead 2-0.
Mid 3 | #TCU 0, NSMU 0 Kole Klecker is up to five strikeouts tonight as he K's Keith Jones II to end the inning. Due up for the Frogs: Silva, Chatagnier, Green
End 2 | #TCU 0, NMSU 0 The Frogs strand Kurtis Byrne on second base as the inning ends.
End 1 | #TCU 0, NMSU 0 The Frogs get a runner on, but he's caught stealing second. We move to the second inning.
Mid 1 | #TCU 0, MNSU 0 A leadoff double goes nowhere, as Klecker retires the next three hitters. Due up for the Frogs: Green, Myers, Maxwell
Texas Tech getting ready to start a three-game series tonight at No. 20 Oklahoma State. To clinch a spot in the 10-team Big 12 tournament, Red Raiders need any combo of four Tech wins/Baylor losses in conference play and one Tech win or Houston loss. https://t.co/I0p9yVHQlf
TCU baseball's announced rotation for this weekend's series against New Mexico State... Friday: Kole Klecker Saturday: TBA Sunday: TBA