The bats were quiet once again Friday night, as TCU returned to Fort Worth after a disappointing West Coast swing looking for a little Lupton Magic. They got just enough to ensure they would open conference play against KU with a win.
Nick Lodolo looked much like the top prospect he has been billed as through the first five innings, scattering four hits over 5.2 innings and surrendering just a single run off of a pair of hits and a walk in the third. He finished the night with four strikeouts and just one walk before being lifted in the sixth as he gave up a hit and a hit by pitch after striking out the first two batters he faced.