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GoFrogs: Baseball hosts Abilene Christian
TCU (18-13) vs. Abilene Christian (17-17)
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 | 6:30 p.m. CT | Fort Worth, Texas | Lupton Stadium
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FORT WORTH - TCU starts a busy week of baseball Tuesday night when it hosts Abilene Christian at 6:30. The Horned Frogs enter the week carrying a four game winning streak.
STARTING PITCHERS
LHP Russell Smith vs. Ryan Knowles
TCU NOTABLES
• TCU swept a two-game series at Kansas over the weekend to run its winning streak to four games.
• The Horned Frogs Sunday tilt was canceled due to sub-freezing temps. It’s the 11th time this season TCU has seen a game affected by weather.
• TCU ranks sixth in the Big 12 in batting average (.266), second in ERA (3.51) and third in fielding percentage (.972).
• Despite playing the fewest games in the Big 12, TCU ranks third in the league with 311 strikeouts. The 9.9 K/9 ranks 16th nationally, with the 2.83 K:BB ratio ranks 20th.
• Luken Baker posted his first career multi-home run game of the season on Saturday. His nine home runs this season rank tied for third in the Big 12.
• Durbin Feltman picked up two saves last week and needs just one more to tie Riley Ferrell’s career record of 32.
• Josh Watson has hit safely in 10 straight games and reached safely in 17 straight.
• A.J. Balta team-leading 13 doubles are tied for the fourth most in the Big 12.
ABILENE CHRISTIAN NOTABLES
• Abilene Christian dropped a 2-1 home series against Houston Baptist over the weekend. • The Wildcats are 4-6 in their last 10 games.
• In midweek tilts, Abilene Christian owns a 5-2 record.
• As a team, the Wildcats are hitting .309, pitching to the tune of a 5.76 ERA and fielding at a .963 clip.
• Koby Claborn (.396) and Caleb Kyle (.364) lead the Wildcat offense.
• Dalon Farkas has tallied 26 RBIs and five home runs to lead the squad.
• On the bases, ACU has swiped 48 bags led by 11 from Derek Scott and 10 from Matt Munoz.
• The Wildcats have surrendered 59 stolen bases in 74 attempts.
• On the mound, Brennan Lewis and Ryan Knowles each have made 18 appearances out of the bullpen.
• Opponents are hitting at a .297 clip against the pitching staff.
SERIES NOTABLES
• TCU and Abilene Christian will be meeting on the diamond for the 22nd time on Tuesday night.
• The contest marks the first of two games against the Wildcats this season. TCU will play at Abilene Christian on May 1.
• TCU is a perfect 21-0 against Abilene Christian.
• The 2015 season marked the first time the teams had met since the 1995 campaign. They have played every year since.
• TCU won the only meeting against the Wildcats last season, winning 3-0 in a road game that was suspended and completed at Lupton Stadium.
GoFrogs: Baseball hosts Abilene Christian
TCU (18-13) vs. Abilene Christian (17-17)
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 | 6:30 p.m. CT | Fort Worth, Texas | Lupton Stadium
Watch Live
KTCU 88.7 FM
Live Stats
Game Notes
TwitterFORT WORTH - TCU starts a busy week of baseball Tuesday night when it hosts Abilene Christian at 6:30. The Horned Frogs enter the week carrying a four game winning streak.
STARTING PITCHERS
LHP Russell Smith vs. Ryan Knowles
TCU NOTABLES
• TCU swept a two-game series at Kansas over the weekend to run its winning streak to four games.
• The Horned Frogs Sunday tilt was canceled due to sub-freezing temps. It’s the 11th time this season TCU has seen a game affected by weather.
• TCU ranks sixth in the Big 12 in batting average (.266), second in ERA (3.51) and third in fielding percentage (.972).
• Despite playing the fewest games in the Big 12, TCU ranks third in the league with 311 strikeouts. The 9.9 K/9 ranks 16th nationally, with the 2.83 K:BB ratio ranks 20th.
• Luken Baker posted his first career multi-home run game of the season on Saturday. His nine home runs this season rank tied for third in the Big 12.
• Durbin Feltman picked up two saves last week and needs just one more to tie Riley Ferrell’s career record of 32.
• Josh Watson has hit safely in 10 straight games and reached safely in 17 straight.
• A.J. Balta team-leading 13 doubles are tied for the fourth most in the Big 12.
ABILENE CHRISTIAN NOTABLES
• Abilene Christian dropped a 2-1 home series against Houston Baptist over the weekend. • The Wildcats are 4-6 in their last 10 games.
• In midweek tilts, Abilene Christian owns a 5-2 record.
• As a team, the Wildcats are hitting .309, pitching to the tune of a 5.76 ERA and fielding at a .963 clip.
• Koby Claborn (.396) and Caleb Kyle (.364) lead the Wildcat offense.
• Dalon Farkas has tallied 26 RBIs and five home runs to lead the squad.
• On the bases, ACU has swiped 48 bags led by 11 from Derek Scott and 10 from Matt Munoz.
• The Wildcats have surrendered 59 stolen bases in 74 attempts.
• On the mound, Brennan Lewis and Ryan Knowles each have made 18 appearances out of the bullpen.
• Opponents are hitting at a .297 clip against the pitching staff.
SERIES NOTABLES
• TCU and Abilene Christian will be meeting on the diamond for the 22nd time on Tuesday night.
• The contest marks the first of two games against the Wildcats this season. TCU will play at Abilene Christian on May 1.
• TCU is a perfect 21-0 against Abilene Christian.
• The 2015 season marked the first time the teams had met since the 1995 campaign. They have played every year since.
• TCU won the only meeting against the Wildcats last season, winning 3-0 in a road game that was suspended and completed at Lupton Stadium.
