Box Score

TCU scored 20 runs in the final three innings to defeat the Patriots 20-3 on Monday night at the Dr Pepper Ball Park in Frisco, Texas.  DBU is now 0-2 against the Horned Frogs during the 2008 season and the loss dropped the Patriots overall record to 12-8, while TCU improved to 11-10.

DBU jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning after Sophomore Austin Knight led off the inning with a walk and advanced to third on a single by Junior Evan Bigley.  Senior Drew Pirtle then drove in Knight on a RBI sacrifice fly.  Bigley then stole second base and a two out RBI single by Junior Trevor Head allowed Bigley to score the second run of the inning.

TCU took the lead from the Patriots in the top of the seventh inning after they led the inning off with a single and then a triple down the right field line scored the first run of the inning.  Another single through the left side allowed the tying run to score, making it 2-2.  The Patriots following the second run of the inning walked and hit a batter to load the bases.  An error by Sophomore Austin Knight allowed the third run to score and then the fourth run scored on a bases loaded walk.  With two outs in the inning TCU hit back to back singles to make the score 7-2 heading into the middle half of the seventh.

The Horned Frogs extended their lead to 13-2 in the top of the eighth inning when they scored six runs on seven hits, including five singles and two doubles.

TCU scored their final seven runs of the game in the top of the ninth inning after they loaded the bases and then a two RBI double to the left field wall allowed two runs to score.  The Horned Frogs 17 and 18 hits of the night allowed two more runs to score in the inning.  The final three runs of the inning came on back to back doubles. 

The Patriots scored their third run of the game in the bottom of the ninth when Junior Costi Hinn hit a solo home run to right field. 

Picking up the loss for the Patriots was Freshman Chris Haney, after he pitched 1/3 of an inning, allowing five unearned runs, while starting pitcher Sophomore Ryan Millard had a strong performance, going 6.1 innings, allowing two runs on three hits, and striking out five.

Paul Gerrish improved to 2-1 on the season by picking up the win for the Horned Frogs.  Gerrish pitched 7.0 innings, allowing seven hits, two runs, and striking out seven Patriots.

Bigley led the way at the plate going two for four, with a run scored, while seven other Patriots had at least one hit.

DBU will be in action again Tuesday night, when the play host to Sam Houston State University, at Patriot Field for a 6:30 game.