Tuesday, March 17
Fort Worth, Texas
2 p.m.
TCU
vs
New Mexico State
Preview: vs. New Mexico State
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TCU is 7-1 at home this season
FORT WORTH – TCU returns home Tuesday afternoon to host New Mexico State. The contest is the start of stretch that will see the Horned Frogs play eight of its next nine games at home. First pitch against the Aggies is set for 2 p.m.
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INSIDE THE SERIES
TCU (11-8) vs. New Mexico State (9-10)
Tuesday, March 17 • 2 p.m. (CT)
TV: ESPN+
Radio:Â 88.7 KTCU FM/Varsity App
TCU Starter: LHP Uli Fernsler
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TCU NOTABLES
• TCU dropped its Big 12 opening series at Arizona State. The Frogs won the first game, but dropped the final two.
• Sunday's 4-0 loss was the first time the Frogs had been shutout out since May 22, 2024, a span of 77 games.
• TCU leads the Big 12 and ranks seventh nationally with 132 walks.Â
• Walter Quinn appeared in two games over the weekend, bringing his season total to 11, a mark that ranks fifth nationally.
• TCU turned four double plays in Friday's win bringing their season total to 16.
• Nolan Traeger has driven in a run in eight of last 12 games and leads the team with 18 RBIs in that stretch.
• Sawyer Strosnider has reached safely in 35 straight games dating back to last year.
• Strosnider also drew four walks over the weekend, bringing his season total to 23, a mark that is tied for first in the Big 12 and 14th nationally.
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NEW MEXICO STATE NOTABLES
• New Mexico State dropped a 2-1 series decision at DBU over the weekend.
• The Aggies were outscored 44-21 over the weekend.
• New Mexico State is 3-1 in midweek contests this season, but is 0-1 on the road.
• The Aggies are hitting .303 as a team with a .965 fielding percentage and a 7.87 ERA.
• Chris Daniels leads the team with a .367 average, three home runs and 23 RBIs.
• The Aggies are 36-of-42 in stolen bases this year.
• On the mound, Hazen Wright leads the team with nine appearances out of the bullpen.
• Seven different Aggies have started a game this year.
• The Aggies have allowed 32 stolen bases in 44 attempts.
• The Aggies are 16th nationally with 45 hit batters.
• The Aggies lead the nation with 12 triples.
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SERIES NOTABLES
• TCU and New Mexico State will be meeting for the ninth time in program history.
• TCU leads the all-time series, 7-1.
• The Aggies made a trip to Fort Worth for a three-game series in 2024.
• TCU split the series with NMSU, winning Game 1 (8-2) and dropping Game 2 (5-9). The third game of the series was rained out.
• Six of the eight games have been played in Fort Worth, while the other two were played in Las Cruces.
• TCU swept a four game series against the Aggies March 8-10, 1991.
• The Horned Frogs won both meetings in Las Cruces March 17-18, 1992.
•  Six of the eight games have been decided by four runs or less.
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HOME NOTABLES
• TCU will play 28 home games during the 2025 season.
• TCU is 519-178 all-time at Lupton Stadium.
• TCU is 285-100 at home with Kirk Saarloos on staff.
• TCU is 91-34 at home with Kirk Saarloos as head coach.
• TCU has won 77-of-101 home series under Saarloos.
• TCU owns a 119-39 mark in midweek games at home, including a 72-17 record under Saarloos.
• TCU has won 20 or more games in 18 of the 23 seasons Lupton Stadium has been in existence.
• TCU ranks 16th nationally in average attendance (4,064) this season.
• TCU has sold out of reserved seating for the 16th straight season.
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INSIDE THE SERIES
TCU (11-8) vs. New Mexico State (9-10)
Tuesday, March 17 • 2 p.m. (CT)
TV: ESPN+
Radio:Â 88.7 KTCU FM/Varsity App
TCU Starter: LHP Uli Fernsler
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TCU NOTABLES
• TCU dropped its Big 12 opening series at Arizona State. The Frogs won the first game, but dropped the final two.
• Sunday's 4-0 loss was the first time the Frogs had been shutout out since May 22, 2024, a span of 77 games.
• TCU leads the Big 12 and ranks seventh nationally with 132 walks.Â
• Walter Quinn appeared in two games over the weekend, bringing his season total to 11, a mark that ranks fifth nationally.
• TCU turned four double plays in Friday's win bringing their season total to 16.
• Nolan Traeger has driven in a run in eight of last 12 games and leads the team with 18 RBIs in that stretch.
• Sawyer Strosnider has reached safely in 35 straight games dating back to last year.
• Strosnider also drew four walks over the weekend, bringing his season total to 23, a mark that is tied for first in the Big 12 and 14th nationally.
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NEW MEXICO STATE NOTABLES
• New Mexico State dropped a 2-1 series decision at DBU over the weekend.
• The Aggies were outscored 44-21 over the weekend.
• New Mexico State is 3-1 in midweek contests this season, but is 0-1 on the road.
• The Aggies are hitting .303 as a team with a .965 fielding percentage and a 7.87 ERA.
• Chris Daniels leads the team with a .367 average, three home runs and 23 RBIs.
• The Aggies are 36-of-42 in stolen bases this year.
• On the mound, Hazen Wright leads the team with nine appearances out of the bullpen.
• Seven different Aggies have started a game this year.
• The Aggies have allowed 32 stolen bases in 44 attempts.
• The Aggies are 16th nationally with 45 hit batters.
• The Aggies lead the nation with 12 triples.
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SERIES NOTABLES
• TCU and New Mexico State will be meeting for the ninth time in program history.
• TCU leads the all-time series, 7-1.
• The Aggies made a trip to Fort Worth for a three-game series in 2024.
• TCU split the series with NMSU, winning Game 1 (8-2) and dropping Game 2 (5-9). The third game of the series was rained out.
• Six of the eight games have been played in Fort Worth, while the other two were played in Las Cruces.
• TCU swept a four game series against the Aggies March 8-10, 1991.
• The Horned Frogs won both meetings in Las Cruces March 17-18, 1992.
•  Six of the eight games have been decided by four runs or less.
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HOME NOTABLES
• TCU will play 28 home games during the 2025 season.
• TCU is 519-178 all-time at Lupton Stadium.
• TCU is 285-100 at home with Kirk Saarloos on staff.
• TCU is 91-34 at home with Kirk Saarloos as head coach.
• TCU has won 77-of-101 home series under Saarloos.
• TCU owns a 119-39 mark in midweek games at home, including a 72-17 record under Saarloos.
• TCU has won 20 or more games in 18 of the 23 seasons Lupton Stadium has been in existence.
• TCU ranks 16th nationally in average attendance (4,064) this season.
• TCU has sold out of reserved seating for the 16th straight season.
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