Seven hits and nine runs in the ninth inning propelled TCU to a 13-5 opening series win against Utah.

Noah Franco got TCU on the board in the first inning with an RBI single to get out to an early 1-0 lead.

Anthony Silva hit a Sacrifice fly to extend the lead to 2-0 in the second inning. This was followed by a two-run third inning, during which Sawyer Strosnider hit a solo home run, and Chase Brunson hit an RBI single.

After four early runs, TCU had five hitless innings, leaving them down 4-5 going into the ninth inning.

Starter Tommy LaPour pitched 4.1 innings, allowed 10 hits and five earned runs and recorded three strikeouts.

The winning pitcher for the Frogs was Louis Rodriguez, who came in relief for Lapour and pitched 3.2 innings, allowing three hits and zero runs with two strikeouts.

Cole Cramer hit a go-ahead 2-RBI single to give TCU a 6-5 lead and kick-start the nine-run ninth inning.

Kole Klecker finished the job in the bottom of the ninth, allowing zero runs on two hits, striking out one batter.

The second game of the series will take place tomorrow at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN+.