TCU baseball took a step backward after a strong series against Oklahoma State last weekend, losing a nonconference set with the UNC-Wilmington Seahawks after the team earned its way back into the top-25 rankings. Starting pitching woes continued for the Horned Frogs (22-14, 7-5 Big 12), who saw veteran right-handers Ryan Vanderhei and Cam Brown struggle on the mound once again. TCU will host Lamar for its midweek matchup on Tuesday before traveling for a Big 12 series at West Virginia beginning Friday evening.
Friday: UNC-Wilmington 14, TCU 6
One week after being removed from the weekend rotation for freshman left-hander Chase Hoover, Vanderhei took the ball for the start on Friday, but the former Kansas transfer was inconsistent once again, lasting only four and one-third innings with five runs and two walks allowed.