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The 2026 NCAA Division I college baseball season officially gets underway Friday, and one of the competitive hotspots will be Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, for the start of the three-event 2026 College Baseball Series<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The action will kick off with the three-day, six-team Shriners Children\u2019s College Showdown, which will feature Texas Christian University<\/a>, hailing from just a few miles down the road in Fort Worth, Texas.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The first game of the year for the No. 10-ranked Horned Frogs will be against reigning Southeastern Conference<\/a> Tournament champion, No. 23 Vanderbilt<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The contest will be the second game of the day Friday at GLF and will get underway at 4 p.m. Eastern, live on FloCollege and the FloSports app as part of the wire-to-wire coverage of the College Baseball Series.<\/p>\n

Friday\u2019s other games will be Oklahoma<\/a> vs. Texas Tech<\/a> at noon EST and Oklahoma State<\/a> against Arkansas<\/a> at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

From Feb. 13 through March 1, the home of the 2023 World Series-champion Texas Rangers will belong to 18 of the best teams in college baseball.<\/p>\n

The schedule includes the Shriners Children\u2019s College Showdown (Feb. 13-15), Amegy Bank College Baseball Series \u2013 Weekend 2 (Feb. 20-22) and Amegy Bank College Baseball Series presented \u2013 Weekend 3 (Feb. 27-March 1).<\/p>\n

There also will be a pair of midweek games on Feb. 16 and Feb. 17 that won\u2019t be broadcast on FloCollege.<\/p>\n

The last time TCU and Vanderbilt met was at the same event in 2023, with the Horned Frogs winning 11-4. Later that season, TCU advanced to the Men\u2019s College World Series for the sixth time in program history.<\/p>\n

In seven meetings since 2015, the Commodores hold a 4-3 advantage in the series against TCU, though each team has won two of the last four clashes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The 2026 season marks the sixth consecutive year of college baseball at Globe Life Field and the third straight year the action spans three weekends.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Moon Shot For Commodores! Vanderbilt Leads 3-2 Against TCU<\/p>\n

Barczi goes deep again for Vanderbilt. This time, a 439-foot bomb to left field.<\/p>\n

Prior to this game, Barczi only had 10 home runs across 270 career at bats.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Vanderbilt leads 3-2 with no outs in the bottom of the seventh.<\/p>\n

Also, that’s five runs, five home runs.<\/p>\n

Colin Barczi does it again \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n

A 430 ft. home run gives Vandy the lead in the bottom of the 7th \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa: https:\/\/t.co\/7mscUgtZJA<\/a>#CollegeBaseballSeries<\/a> | @CBS_Arlington<\/a> | @VandyBoys<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/pw20kW6R2L<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 FloCollege | Baseball (@FloCollegeBSB) February 13, 2026<\/a>Pitching Change For Vanderbilt<\/p>\n

With one out in the top of the seventh inning, Vanderbilt gets a new pitcher.<\/p>\n

Schulz is out, replaced by junior right-hander Luke Guth. He the third pitcher of the game for Vandy.<\/p>\n

Guth gives up an infield single, but that’s all the damage that’s done.<\/p>\n

TCU 2, Vanderbilt 2<\/p>\n

Let’s stretch!<\/p>\n

Vanderbilt-TCU Baseball Rolling Along At Globe Life Field, Game Tied 2-2 After Six Innings<\/p>\n

Senior right-hander Tanner Sagouspe comes on to pitch for TCU. LaPour leaves after five full innings. He have up two runs on five hits, struck out five and walked two.<\/p>\n

A two-out double from graduate outfielder Logan Johnstone keeps the hope alive for Vanderbilt in the bottom of the sixth inning.<\/p>\n

That’s where the threat ends.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On to the seventh inning!<\/p>\n

TCU 2, Vanderbilt 2<\/p>\n

Pickoff Stops Momentum For TCU<\/p>\n

After a walk, junior outfielder Chase Brunson is picked off trying to steal second base. Inning over.<\/p>\n

TCU 2, Vanderbilt 2<\/p>\n

Make That FOUR – TCU Answers With Another Solo Blast, Game Tied 2-2<\/p>\n

TCU freshman Lucas Franco smacks the fourth home run of this contest to start the top of the sixth inning. It comes in the second at bat of his collegiate career.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The game now is tied 2-2.<\/p>\n

Two batters later, Fennell is pulled from the game for Vanderbilt. He goes 5 1\/3 and leaves with the game tied and one out in the sixth. Fennell gave up two hits, two runs, one walk and struck out seven.<\/p>\n

Junior southpaw Jakob Schulz comes on to pitch for the Commodores. The first batter he’ll face is the slugger Strosnider.<\/p>\n

Lucas Franco \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n

Lucas hits his first collegiate HR and ties this game in the 6th inning \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa: https:\/\/t.co\/7mscUgtZJA<\/a>#CollegeBaseballSeries<\/a> | @CBS_Arlington<\/a> | @TCU_Baseball<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/j8KG6pQVYI<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 FloCollege | Baseball (@FloCollegeBSB) February 13, 2026<\/a>It’s A Home Run Derby In TCU Baseball vs. Vanderbilt Game In Texas<\/p>\n

There have been three runs scored in this game. All three have come on solo homers.<\/p>\n

Also, six total hits – three dingers. Welcome back, baseball!<\/p>\n

Brodie Johnston gives the Commodores the lead \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n

This is the 2nd Vanderbilt home run of the game \ud83d\udd25#CollegeBaseballSeries<\/a> | @CBS_Arlington<\/a> | @VandyBoys<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa: https:\/\/t.co\/7mscUgtZJA<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/8ZGjPNFrbP<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 FloCollege | Baseball (@FloCollegeBSB) February 13, 2026<\/a>Vanderbilt Baseball Takes 2-1 Lead Over TCU With Fifth-Inning Home Run<\/p>\n

Brodie Johnston homers to right center to give the Commodores a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the fifth inning. It’s his second hit of the game and fifth overall for Vanderbilt.<\/p>\n

And, while you’re here, check out the insane catch that ended the top of the inning:<\/p>\n

WHAT A SNAG \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n

Ryker Waite flashes leather and makes a huge defensive grab for Vandy \ud83d\udc4f#CollegeBaseballSeries<\/a> | @CBS_Arlington<\/a> | @VandyBoys<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa: https:\/\/t.co\/7mscUgtZJA<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/2tUWxWSy53<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 FloCollege | Baseball (@FloCollegeBSB) February 13, 2026<\/a>TCU, Vanderbilt Tied After Four Innings In Arlington<\/p>\n

Strosnider is walked. He advances to second on a groundout and then third on a sac fly.<\/p>\n

But that’s where he stays, and a fly ball to center field ends the threat and the inning.<\/p>\n

Vandy also comes up empty in the fourth.<\/p>\n

TCU 1, Vanderbilt 1<\/p>\n

Vanderbilt Baseball And TCU Tied At College Baseball Series In Texas<\/p>\n

The LaPour fastballs are getting hit hard in the third inning. The home run is followed by two hard-hit singles to put runners on first and second base, still with no outs.<\/p>\n

But LaPour bounces back with two strikeouts and a grounder up the middle to retire Vanderbilt.<\/p>\n

Game is tied 1-1 after three full innings.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Vanderbilt On The Board With 452-Foot Blast, Game Tied 1-1<\/p>\n

Junior catcher Colin Barczi blasts a 96-mph fastball into the seats in left center. It’s a 452-foot game-tying homer!<\/p>\n

TCU 1, Vanderbilt 1 with no outs in the bottom of the third inning.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There have been three hits in the game, and two were home runs.<\/p>\n

A NO DOUBTER \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n

Colin Barczi hits a HR that went 452 feet and this game is now tied \ud83d\udd25#CollegeBaseballSeries<\/a> | @CBS_Arlington<\/a> | @VandyBoys<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa: https:\/\/t.co\/7mscUgtZJA<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Ccj7W5L8wN<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 FloCollege | Baseball (@FloCollegeBSB) February 13, 2026<\/a>Vanderbilt Threatens, TCU Baseball Escapes Unharmed<\/p>\n

A bloop base hit, a hit batter and a walk give Vanderbilt a bases-loaded opportunity with two outs, but the Commodores can’t capitalize.<\/p>\n

Sophomore Carter Johnstone lines out to right field to end the inning.<\/p>\n

TCU stays on top 1-0 after two full innings.<\/p>\n

Connor Fennell, Vandy Bounce Back With 1-2-3 Second Inning Against TCU Baseball<\/p>\n

Fennell retires the Horned Frogs in order, including a 12-pitch at bat from Liddington, who ended up striking out.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fennell has struck out four through two innings, but he has thrown 30 pitches.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Commodores get their first base hit of the season through DH Mack Whitcomb to start the bottom of the second inning.<\/p>\n

Horned Frogs Record Clean First Inning Against Vanderbilt, TCU Leads 1-0<\/p>\n

With their ace on the mound, the TCU Horned Frogs shut down Vanderbilt in the bottom of the first inning.<\/p>\n

Vanderbilt’s Brodie Johnston reached base after a collision at first base. It goes down as a throwing error from third baseman Jack Bell, as Rob Liddington Jr. is pulled off the bag.<\/p>\n

LaPour ends the inning with strikeout.<\/p>\n

TCU Goes Yard In Opening Inning, Horned Frogs Lead Vanderbilt 1-0<\/p>\n

TCU superstar\/sophomore outfielder Sawyer Strosnider homers to left field to put TCU ahead 1-0 with one out in the first inning. Oh, and it was the second pitch of the game!<\/p>\n

Fennell strikes out two.<\/p>\n

TCU leads 1-0.<\/p>\n

Vanderbilt coming up now.<\/p>\n

TCU wastes no time \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n

Sawyer Strosnider launches this one for a home run to give the Horned Frogs an early lead \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa: https:\/\/t.co\/7mscUguxz8<\/a>#CollegeBaseballSeries<\/a> | @CBS_Arlington<\/a> | @TCU_Baseball<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/wuX8wyqOUh<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 FloCollege | Baseball (@FloCollegeBSB) February 13, 2026<\/a>TCU And Vanderbilt Baseball Underway In Arlington, Texas<\/p>\n

The Big 12 vs. the SEC. Let’s goooooo!<\/p>\n

Junior right-hander Connor Fennell is on the hill for the two-time national champion Vanderbilt Commodores, and he’ll face TCU’s Cole Cramer for his first batter of the season.<\/p>\n

All-American right-hander, junior Tommy LaPour, will take the mound for TCU.<\/p>\n

Start Time Has Been Adjusted For TCU And Vanderbilt Baseball<\/p>\n

The game now will begin at 4:35 p.m. Eastern.<\/p>\n

The Vanderbilt Baseball Lineup Is In, Too!<\/p>\n

Check out the Vandy starters to face TCU:<\/p>\n

The lineup is in \ud83d\udc47 pic.twitter.com\/mWbXwMWuqd<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Vanderbilt Baseball (@VandyBoys) February 13, 2026<\/a>TCU Baseball Starters For Opening Day<\/p>\n

See who’s taking the field for the TCU Horned Frogs in their season opener against Vanderbilt!<\/p>\n

Your Opening Day starting lineup \ud83d\ude4c#GoFrogs<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/PWOJJ3Y6Bz<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 TCU Baseball (@TCU_Baseball) February 13, 2026<\/a>How To Stream TCU vs. Vanderbilt At The 2026 Shriners Children\u2019s College Showdown<\/p>\n

The Shriners Children\u2019s College Showdown<\/a> is taking place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, from Feb. 13-15. It is streaming live on FloCollege and the FloSports app.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Replays, highlights and breaking news from the event will be on both platforms.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What Teams Are Playing In the 2026 College Baseball Series?<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a list of every team headed to Globe Life Field:<\/p>\n

Shriners Children\u2019s College Baseball ShowdownArkansasOklahomaOklahoma StateTexas TechTCUVanderbiltAmegy Bank College Baseball Series \u2013 Weekend 2AuburnFlorida StateKansas StateLouisvilleMichiganNebraskaAmegy Bank College Baseball Series \u2013 Weekend 3Arizona StateMississippi StateTennesseeTexas A&MUCLAVirginia TechMidweek Games*Arkansas vs. Tarleton State (Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. EST)*TCU vs. UT Arlington (Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. EST)<\/p>\n

*Will not be broadcast live by FloSports.<\/p>\n

About TCU Baseball<\/p>\n

TCU was 39-20 overall and 19-11 in Big 12 games last season, finished third in the 14-team standings and fell to Arizona in the final game of the 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship.<\/p>\n

The Horned Frogs\u2019 season ended a week later after consecutive losses to USC (13-1) and Oregon State (7-2) in the regional round of the Division I Baseball Championship.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s appearance at the College Baseball Series will be the fourth for TCU.<\/p>\n

Read more about TCU baseball:<\/p>\n

2026 TCU Baseball Roster<\/p>\n

Find the 2026 TCU baseball roster here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Check Out This Year\u2019s TCU Walkout Songs<\/p>\n

What does baseball in Texas sounds like? Take a look now!<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfb6\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f the sweet sounds of baseball season#GoFrogs<\/a> | #FrogballUSA<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/w7UtWtgIUv<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 TCU Baseball (@TCU_Baseball) February 13, 2026<\/a>About Vanderbilt Baseball<\/p>\n

Vanderbilt finished the 2025 college baseball season with a 43-18 record after being bounced from the NCAA Nashville Regional.<\/p>\n

The Commodores, the 2014 and 2019 NCAA national champions, opened the 2025 Division I Baseball Championship with a win over Wright State but then lost to Louisville and Wright State in consecutive games to close the door on their campaign.<\/p>\n

After finishing tied for third place in the competitive SEC last year and earning the No. 4 seed for the SEC Tournament, Vanderbilt went on to win the tournament and earned an opportunity to add another national title.<\/p>\n

In the championship game of the 2025 SEC Tournament, the Vanderbilt pitching staff held off Ole Miss to secure a 3-2 victory and the fifth SEC Tournament title for the Commodores.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Following the event, the SEC found the national spotlight with a record 13 (of 16) SEC teams advancing to the Division I Baseball Championship.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This season, Vanderbilt has been picked to finish fourth in possibly the most competitive league in all of NCAA athletics, while the Commodores hope to get the momentum going in the right direction with another winning weekend at Globe Life after going 2-1 in 2023.<\/p>\n

2026 Vanderbilt Baseball Roster<\/p>\n

Find the 2026 Vanderbilt baseball roster here.<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s Opening Weekend For Vanderbilt Baseball<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s who will be on the mound for Vanderbilt at the 2026 Shriners Children\u2019s College Showdown in Arlington, Texas.<\/p>\n

Ready for Opening Weekend \u2693\ufe0f\u2b07\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/uQk9FAZE1H<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Vanderbilt Baseball (@VandyBoys) February 11, 2026<\/a>Complete 2026 College Baseball Showdown Schedule<\/p>\n

Here’s when everything will be happening at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas:<\/p>\n

Shriners Children\u2019s College Showdown<\/p>\n

All Times Eastern<\/p>\n

Feb. 13, 2026<\/p>\n

Feb. 14, 2026<\/p>\n

Feb. 15, 2026<\/p>\n

Amegy Bank College Baseball Series Weekend 2<\/p>\n

Feb. 20, 2026<\/p>\n

Feb. 21, 2026<\/p>\n

Feb. 22, 2026<\/p>\n

Amegy Bank College Baseball Series Weekend 3<\/p>\n

Feb. 27, 2026<\/p>\n

Feb. 28, 2026<\/p>\n

March 1, 2026<\/p>\n

2026 D1Baseball Preseason Top 25 RankingsUCLA (48-18)LSU (53-15)Texas (44-14)Mississippi State (36-23)Georgia Tech (41-19)Coastal Carolina (56-13)Arkansas (50-15)Louisville (42-24)Auburn (41-20)TCU (39-20)North Carolina (46-15)Oregon State (48-16-1)Florida (39-22)Tennessee (46-19)Georgia (43-17)Florida State (42-16)NC State (35-21)Kentucky (31-26)Clemson (45-18)Southern Miss (47-16)Wake Forest (39-22)Miami (35-27)Vanderbilt (43-18)Arizona (44-21)Texas A&M (30-26)2026 Big 12 Baseball Preseason Coaches PollTCU (13 first-place votes) \u2014 169 pointsArizona (1) \u2014 157West Virginia \u2014 137Arizona State \u2014 128Kansas \u2014 112Oklahoma State \u2014 112Kansas State \u2014 87Cincinnati \u2014 85Texas Tech \u2014 78UCF \u2014 66Baylor \u2014 54Houston \u2014 42BYU \u2014 29Utah \u2014 18<\/p>\n

To see all of the individual Big 12 recognition and preseason honors, check out this compilation from the Big 12 Conference<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2026 SEC Baseball Preseason Coaches PollLSU (9 first-place votes) \u2014 231 pointsTexas (1) \u2014 214Mississippi State (4) \u2014 205Arkansas (2) \u2014 203Auburn \u2014 175Tennessee \u2014 162Florida \u2014 156Vanderbilt \u2014 151Georgia \u2014 133Ole Miss \u2014 110Kentucky \u2014 99Alabama \u2014 87Texas A&M \u2014 86Oklahoma \u2014 84South Carolina \u2014 49Missouri \u2014 31<\/p>\n

To see all of the individual SEC recognition and preseason honors, check out this compilation from the SEC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When Does The 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship Start?<\/p>\n

The first\/regional round of the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship will be May 29-31, with times and locations TBD.<\/p>\n

The NCAA Super Regional action will be held June 5-7, again, with times and locations TBD.<\/p>\n

The last eight teams standing will head to the 2026 Men’s College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, from June 12-22 to battle through a combination of double-elimination and best-of-three competition until a champion emerges.<\/p>\n

How To Watch More Of The 2026 College Baseball Season On FloCollege<\/p>\n

College baseball in 2026 will be streamed on FloCollege and the FloSports<\/a> app for select Division I preseason tournaments and for much of the Division II and Division III seasons.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Recent NCAA Division I Baseball National Champions2025 \u2013 LSU2024 \u2013 Tennessee2023 \u2013 LSU2022 \u2013 Ole Miss2021 \u2013 Mississippi State2020 \u2013\u00a0No Tournament\u00a02019 \u2013\u00a0Vanderbilt\u00a0When Is The 2026 MLB Draft?<\/p>\n

The MLB Draft begins the Sunday of MLB All-Star Week, which is being held in Philadelphia from July 11-14.<\/p>\n

TCU vs. Vanderbilt Baseball Highlights | 2023 College Baseball Showdown<\/p>\n

Watch college baseball highlights from TCU Vs Vanderbilt Baseball at the 2023 College Baseball Showdown.<\/p>\n

Missed The 2025 Shriners Children\u2019s College Showdown?<\/p>\n

Revisit everything that happened during the 2025 Shriners Children\u2019s College Showdown<\/a> at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, from Feb. 14-16. It all streamed live on FloCollege and the FloSports app.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Replays, highlights and breaking news from the event are available on both platforms.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Curious About What Happened During The 2025 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series?<\/p>\n

Revisit everything that happened during the two weekends of play at the 2025 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series<\/a> at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, from Feb. 21-March 2. It all streamed live on FloCollege and the FloSports app.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Replays, highlights and breaking news from the event are available on both platforms.\u00a0<\/p>\n

FloBaseball Archived Footage<\/p>\n

Video footage from FloBaseball events will be archived and stored in a video library for FloBaseball subscribers.<\/p>\n

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