TCU took a big step forward toward capturing its first College World Series title.
The Horned Frogs bested Coastal Carolina 6-1 on Tuesday night to remain undefeated in the College World Series on a beautiful night in Omaha.
What a night. #CCUinOMAHA pic.twitter.com/tQrIqnSRYG
— Coastal Baseball (@CoastalBaseball) June 22, 2016
TCU designated hitter Luken Baker continued his strong College World Series showing with an opposite-field home run in the second inning.
LUUUUUUUUUUUUKEN!!!
The Legend continues to grow... Baker's oppo blast gets the Frogs on the board first! #CWS pic.twitter.com/ccHR7d47k7
— NCAA Baseball (@NCAACWS) June 22, 2016
Coastal Carolina starting pitcher Alex Cunningham kept the Chanticleers in the game. He only allowed one earned run in 4 1/3 innings.
Another shutdown inning for Ace.
Let's go, #TealNation! #CCUinOMAHA pic.twitter.com/yrvlvCeG8n
— Coastal Baseball (@CoastalBaseball) June 22, 2016
But the defense hurt Coastal Carolina. Zach Remillard had an error trying to start a double play in the fifth inning. Two runs scored for TCU that inning, including one on a bases-loaded walk.
Horned Frogs row in a run on a bases-loaded walk... TCU leads 2-0 in the 5th. #CWS pic.twitter.com/hDq3TBBTyo
— NCAA Baseball (@NCAACWS) June 22, 2016
The TCU pitching was almost as perfect as the Omaha evening.
?#CWS pic.twitter.com/vaQ6hd4Vug
— NCAA Baseball (@NCAACWS) June 22, 2016
Coastal Carolina put together a run in the sixth when G.K. Young roped a single to center. The Chanticleers looked as if they might build a rally.
CHANTS ON THE BOARD!
Coastal gets one back on the G.K. Young RBI single... 4-1 in the 6th. #CWS pic.twitter.com/kdKNgEPnov
— NCAA Baseball (@NCAACWS) June 22, 2016
But TCU pitchers Brian Howard and Ryan Burnett did not allow any more runs. TCU tacked on two more in the ninth with the help of a Michael Landestoy triple.
Landestoy crushes a triple to right center and the Horned Frogs now lead 5-1 in the 9th! #CWS pic.twitter.com/QntckYAoc9
— NCAA Baseball (@NCAACWS) June 22, 2016
