TCU Holds Off Vanderbilt Rally in Season Opener Behind Early Homer, 5‑4

ARLINGTON, Texas (Interstat) — Karson Strosnider’s first-inning home run sparked Texas Christian to an early lead and the Horned Frogs held off a late Vanderbilt rally for a 5-4 win Friday afternoon at Clay Gould Ballpark.

Strosnider’s solo shot to left field gave TCU a lead it would not relinquish. The Horned Frogs added a run in the sixth on a Logan Franco homer and two unearned runs in the eighth. Vanderbilt’s Matt Barczi hit three solo home runs, including one in the ninth inning, but the Commodores’ comeback fell short. TCU pitchers limited Vanderbilt to four runs despite allowing nine hits.

The Horned Frogs begin the season 1-0. The Commodores drop to 0-1.