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The TCU Horned Frogs baseball team secured a strong 6-1 victory against the UCF Knights in their series opener. Pitcher Tommy LaPour excelled with seven innings pitched, earning a quality start and lowering his ERA. Key contributions came from Cole Cramer and Chase Brunson, solidifying TCU’s eighth consecutive conference win, as they prepare for further challenges ahead, including a crucial series against Baylor. This win further emphasizes TCU’s dominance in Big 12 baseball.
Orlando – The TCU Horned Frogs baseball team secured an impressive 6-1 victory against the UCF Knights in the series opener held on April 17, 2025. With this win, TCU improved its record to 29-10 overall and 12-4 in Big 12 conference play, while UCF fell to 20-17 and 4-12 in conference standings.
Starting pitcher Tommy LaPour delivered a strong performance for TCU, pitching seven innings and allowing only one run on four hits. He struck out four batters and earned his fifth consecutive quality start, which lowered his earned run average (ERA) to 2.15. After the game, LaPour received recognition as the Big 12 Co-Pitcher of the Week for his efforts. Louis Rodriguez closed the game for TCU, pitching two scoreless innings and improving his season ERA to 3.12.
Both teams faced challenges offensively during the early innings of the contest. The Horned Frogs managed to break through in the 3rd inning, as Nolan Traeger scored the first run of the game. Later in the same inning, Cole Cramer extended TCU’s lead to 2-0 with a two-out single. Cramer was instrumental in the game, finishing with a 3-for-3 batting performance and contributing defensively by executing an inning-ending double play in the 4th inning. Notably, Nolan Traeger also had a productive day at the plate, going 2-for-3.
UCF managed to respond in the 4th inning with its only run of the game, which came from an RBI single by Lex Boedicker. However, TCU quickly retaliated, extending its lead in the 6th inning with a two-run homer from Chase Brunson, marking his 10th home run of the season. The offensive onslaught continued in the 7th inning when Noah Franco added a two-RBI single, solidifying TCU’s comfortable 6-1 lead.
The victory marked TCU’s eighth consecutive conference win, demonstrating the team’s current momentum and dominance in the Big 12. UCF, on the other hand, was coming off a series loss to Kansas State, which highlighted the Knights’ struggles this season. The Horned Frogs aim to continue their winning streak as they prepare for the next game in the series against UCF on April 18, 2025, with Mason Bixby slated to start on the mound.
In the broader context, TCU’s success in this game is crucial as they gear up for a critical conference series against Baylor, which is scheduled from April 25-27, 2025. This upcoming series will be vital for TCU as they aim to solidify their position within the Big 12 standings and continue their pursuit of the conference title.
As the series against UCF unfolds, fans and analysts will be keeping a close eye on how TCU maintains their momentum and addresses the challenges posed by their opponents. The Horned Frogs’ ability to convert strong pitching performances into victories will be vital as they move forward in the season.
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