TCU vs. Oral Roberts live score, updates, highlights from 2023 College World Series elimination game

By | June 20, 2023
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Welcome to nature’s game. 

It’s the Golden Eagles and Horned Frogs on a field comprised of dirt and grass in the nation’s farmland — Omaha, Neb. While the gummy worm tradition has earned plenty of headlines thanks to Oral Roberts run, it’s fitting that TCU will be trying to steal their snack — and a spot in the next round. 

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On Friday, Oral Roberts beat TCU by scoring four runs in the ninth inning, a 6-5 win, to kickstart their College World Series run. On Tuesday, both teams need a win to keep the dream alive. 

Win — or go home. 

Sports can be a cruel business and that is evidenced in this case, just how quickly things change. ORU knows that — they were a few hits away from watching this game on television and waiting for their next opponent. TCU knows that too — they narrowly escaped being eliminated by Virginia, outlasting them with a one-run win on Sunday.  

Will the Golden Eagles keep flying high or can the Horned Frogs make sure that flight never gets off the ground? 

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The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from the College World Series game between TCU and Oral Roberts. Follow along below. 

TCU vs. Oral Roberts baseball score

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 F
TCU 0 1 0              
Oral Roberts 0 0                

TCU vs. Oral Roberts live updates, highlights from College World Series

(All times Eastern)

2:51 p.m. — Brown won’t be replicating his last inning. A four pitch walk begins the bottom half of the third. 

Bottom of third inning: TCU 1, ORU 0

2:49 p.m. — Down go the Frogs 1-2-3. Fowler gets through the inning unscathed. 

2:47 p.m. — Taylor laces one into center, but the wind has other ideas. Instead of a trot around the bases, Taylor gets to trot back to the dugout after a loud out No. 2. 

2:44 p.m. — The third inning begins with a one-pitch out for Fowler, who’s looking for a bounce back inning.

Top of third inning: TCU 1, ORU 0

2:41 p.m. — If you blinked, you missed that half inning. Brown makes lightning fast work of ORU to set them down in order 1-2-3. 

2:38 p.m. — Brown back to the bump for TCU, trying to hold onto this 1-0 lead.

Bottom of second inning: TCU 1, ORU 0

2:36 p.m. — Fowler escapes without allowing the crooked number. 1-0 TCU after the top of the second. 

2:35 p.m. — Fowler is up to 45 pitches now and has been doomed by walks. Three in the inning has the ORU pitcher in deep, deep trouble.

2:33 p.m. — And for good reason. Fowler loses Davis and forces home the first run of the game. TCU takes a 1-0 lead. 

2:32 p.m. — Davis, according to the ESPN broadcast has the mantra on the inside of his hat and helmet, “see ball, hit ball.” Definitely danger time for ORU now. 

2:31 p.m. — Davis reached base all four times on Sunday, so it might not be the hitter Fowler wants to see. 

2:30 p.m. — If TCU brings a run across, it’ll come from the bottom third of the order here. Logan Maxwell works a walk to load the bases with the ninth place hitter Austin Davis coming up. 

2:28 p.m. — BIG strikeout from Fowler as he gets Anthony Silva swinging for the second out. 

2:26 p.m. — TCU is in business now. Kurtis Byrne smashes a double down the line to give the Frogs second and third with only one out. 

2:23 p.m. — Mirroring Brown’s first inning, Fowler starts the second with a walk. We’ll find out in the bottom half if Brown is a fan of symmetry, matching Fowler’s first.

Top of second inning: TCU 0, ORU 0

2:20 p.m. — And just like that, Brown works around the leadoff walk. A double play ends the inning and TCU escapes without any damage on the scoreboard. 

2:19 p.m. — Survey says — he cannot. At least this time around. 

2:18 p.m. — Justin Quinn steps in now, trying to keep his 18-game hitting streak alive. 

2:16 p.m. — Brown is trying to come out firing and is missing early. First inning struggles have plagued him in the past and a five-pitch walk gets the leadoff hitter on for ORU. 

2:14 p.m. — It’s Cam Brown’s turn to take the mound. The junior flamethrower has struggled at times, but as long as his control doesn’t betray him, we could be watching Brown for a long time this afternoon. 

Bottom of first inning: TCU 0, ORU 0

2:12 p.m. — TCU’s start third baseman Brayden Taylor steps in to face Fowler and later looks at strike three. Fowler worked quickly through the opening half inning and the Frogs go down quietly. 

2:10 p.m. — ORU’s Brooks Fowler makes quick work of Nunez for the first out of the afternoon. Then quickly strikes out the TCU catcher Karson Bowen for the second out. 

2:08 p.m. — Let’s play ball! Elijah Nunez steps into the box and we are underway.

Top of first inning: TCU 0, ORU 0

2:06 p.m. — The teams have taken the field. We are almost set for baseball. 

2:05 p.m. — It’s a hot one in Omaha. 87 degrees and sunny skies so grab the sunscreen and perhaps, a snow cone too. 

2:02 p.m. — First pitch is moments away and it’s time to flip the switch. Don’t try this at home, kids.

2:01 p.m. — Starting lineups are here for the rematch of TCU vs. Oral Roberts. 

1:55 p.m. — Player arrivals are one thing. Fan arrivals are next level. 

1:50 p.m. — Both teams are getting set for first pitch, which means we have plenty of time to enjoy some of the social media pregame festivities. 

How to watch TCU vs. Oral Roberts

  • Start time: 2 p.m. ET (1 p.m. CT)
  • TV channel: ESPN
  • Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo

TCU vs. Oral Roberts will be broadcast on ESPN. The game will also be available on ESPN+ or Fubo, which offers a free trial — for cord cutters that want to enjoy the action. 

Mike Monaco handles the play-by-play with Ben McDonald and Chris Burke adding analysis in the booth. Dani Wexelman will hold down the reporters role to round out the coverage.  

How to watch 2023 College World Series

  • Date: June 16-25 or 26
  • Location: Charles Schwab Field Omaha, Omaha, Neb.
  • TV channels: ESPN, ESPN2
  • Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo

ESPN will continue its coverage of the NCAA Division I baseball tournament with the 2023 College World Series. Games will be shown on ESPN and ESPN2.

Fans will also be able to stream the games on ESPN+ or on Fubo, which offers a free trial.

College World Series schedule

Monday, June 19

Game Time (ET)  Channel
Game 7: Tennessee 6, Stanford 4    
Game 8: Wake Forest 3, LSU 2    

Tuesday, June 20

Game Time (ET)  Channel
Game 9: TCU vs. Oral Roberts 2 p.m. ESPN, Fubo
Game 10: Tennessee vs. LSU 7 p.m. ESPN, Fubo

Wednesday, June 21

Game Time (ET)  Channel
Game 11: Florida vs. Game 9 winner 2 p.m. ESPN, Fubo
Game 12: Wake Forest vs. Game 10 winner 7 p.m. ESPN, Fubo

Thursday, June 22

Game Time (ET)  Channel
Game 11 rematch (if Game 6 winner loses) 2 p.m. ESPN or ESPN2, Fubo
Game 12 rematch (if Game 8 winner loses) 7 p.m. ESPN2, Fubo

Saturday, June 24: College World Series finals Game 1

Game Time (ET)  Channel
Bracket 1 winner vs. Bracket 2 winner 7 p.m. ESPN, Fubo

Sunday, June 25: College World Series finals Game 2

Game Time (ET)  Channel
Bracket 1 winner vs. Bracket 2 winner 3 p.m. ESPN, Fubo

Monday, June 27: College World Series finals Game 3*

Game Time (ET)  Channel
Bracket 1 winner vs. Bracket 2 winner 7 p.m. ESPN, Fubo

* – If necessary 

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