FWST: Horton back on mound as TCU baseball tries to find best rotation

Dalton Horton, unexpectedly a major part of the TCU pitching staff as a freshman, returns to the mound Tuesday night for the Horned Frogs in a nonconference matchup against Stephen F. Austin.

The left-hander skipped his turn in the rotation last week so he could get extra rest. He had lasted only five innings combined in his previous two starts, and coach Jim Schlossnaglesuspected a tired arm.

“He feels better, having the rest he’s had,” Schlossnagle said. …