ARLINGTON, Texas – May 23, 2025 – Semifinal action at the Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship concluded today at Globe Life Field, with No. 4 seed Arizona and No. 3 seed TCU securing dominant wins to advance to Saturday’s championship game. The tournament, hosted in the climate-controlled Major League stadium, features 12 teams in a single-elimination format after the initial first-round games.
Friday’s schedule featured the two semifinal contests.
In the first semifinal (Game 9), No. 4 seed Arizona defeated top-seeded West Virginia 12-1. Arizona’s offense was explosive, tallying 17 hits. Wildcats shortstop Mason White had an exceptional performance, going 4-for-4 with two home runs and six RBI. White hit his first home run in the top of the first inning and added a three-run blast in the top of the fifth, which moved him into sole possession of second place in Arizona history for career home runs with 45. He also contributed an RBI single in the seventh and an RBI double in the ninth inning, which closed Arizona’s scoring. Catcher Adonys Guzman also had a strong showing, going 3-for-5 with three RBIs. On the mound for Arizona, starter Raul Garayzar earned the win, dealing six scoreless innings while allowing six hits and two walks with three strikeouts. This was Garayzar’s longest outing of the season, and he noted feeling comfortable pitching at Globe Life Field. West Virginia’s only run came in the bottom of the seventh inning on an RBI single by Chase Swain. Arizona’s offense was particularly effective with two outs, accounting for nine hits, three walks, a home run, a double, and eight RBIs. This victory marks Arizona’s third consecutive trip to a conference tournament championship game.
In the second semifinal (Game 10), No. 3 seed TCU defeated No. 2 seed Kansas 11-1, forcing a run-rule victory in eight innings. TCU’s offense was highlighted by a six-run eighth inning. Third Baseman Jack Bell was a key offensive player for the Horned Frogs, posting a career-high five RBIs on three extra-base hits. Louis Rodriguez relieved the starter Mason Brassfield in the fourth inning and pitched five scoreless frames to earn the win for TCU. Kansas initially took a 1-0 lead in the first inning, but TCU quickly responded, tying the game in the second and taking a 4-1 lead in the third. TCU extended their lead in the fifth before the significant eighth inning. TCU tallied 16 total hits in the game. This win sends TCU to their second Big 12 Baseball Championship final in three years.
With these results, the Championship Game is set for Saturday.
The schedule for Saturday, May 24 is as follows:
- Game 11 (Championship Game): No. 4 Arizona (38-18) vs. No. 3 TCU (39-17)
- Date: Saturday, May 24
- Time: 6:00 p.m. CT (4:00 p.m. MST)
- Location: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
- Broadcast: ESPNU and ESPN+. Clay Matvick (PxP) and Mike Rooney (Analyst) are expected to call the game.
- Probable Pitchers: Arizona RHP Smith Bailey (2-3, 4.52) vs. TCU RHP Nate Stern (3-1, 1.53).
Arizona holds a 9-5 edge in the all-time series against TCU. The most recent matchup was a three-game series in Tucson earlier this month, where Arizona won two out of three games.
Disclaimer: This post was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence, drawing upon the provided source material.
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