Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: TCU Trio: Frogs going back to Omaha for 3rd straight year
FORT WORTH — Brian Howard felt like, as a freshman pitcher for TCU, he had as much influence for the Horned Frogs in the College World Series as the water cooler in their dugout.
Two years after not pitching in Omaha, the 6-foot-9 right-hander is a big reason the Horned Frogs are going back for the third season in a row.
Howard retired 16 of the last 17 batters he faced in the super regional clincher at Texas A&M with the College World Series berth on the line. That was a week after he shut down the last 17 Arizona State batters to win the Fort Worth Regional.
“For it to be my first three years on campus, and all three trips going to the College World Series, it’s unbelievable. I can’t put it into words. … I just never want this feeling to end,†said Howard (9-2, 3.29 ERA in 16 starts this season). “What’s been really fun, to contribute to an Omaha run.â€
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