FORT WORTH – Texans jump out to an early lead but ultimately fall in the midweek contest at #12 TCU 10-2.
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Texans get ahead early and fast in their second matchup against TCU as they score one in the first and take a 2-0 lead by the 3
rd inning.
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A hit-by-pitch to begin the game for the Texans
Bryan Aguilar got on first before
Tyler Fowler singled through the right side and both advanced on a sacrifice groundout from
Kemuel Thomas-Rivera. TCU made their first pitching change of the day before
Blake Burns came up to bat and singled to centerfield scoring Aguilar from third.
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Both the Texans and Horned frogs went scoreless in the 2
nd before Tarleton plated another run in the top of the 3
rd. On a fly out to centerfield, Fowler came home after he had a leadoff single and was moved to third on a bunt and sacrifice groundout.
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TCU was able to tie it up scoring two in the bottom of the 3
rd. They took the lead in the 4
th and extended it to 10-2 in the next four innings keeping the Texans scoreless for the remainder of the game.
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Fowler led the team offensively tonight going 2-for-3 at the plate with two walks and scoring a run.
London Green also had two hits tonight while recording one RBI and
Blake Burns went 1-for-3 recording the other RBI on the night.
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The Texans and Horned Frogs each had seven pitchers take the mound tonight.
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The Texans are back in action this weekend as they take on WAC opponent Utah Valley on the road for a four-game series. First pitch for the series is slated for 7 p.m. Friday, April 16.
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