McGuire delivers from pen in Arkansas loss to TCU

Razorbacks reliever retires all 15 batters faced in 5 shutout innings

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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University of Arkansas reliever Tate McGuire had a brilliant season debut, retiring all 15 batters he faced with four strikeouts over five shutout innings during a 5-4 loss to No. 10 TCU at Globe Life Field. McGuire's dominant performance kept the Razorbacks in the game after they had fallen behind 5-1 when he entered in the fourth inning.

Why it matters

McGuire's strong outing is a positive sign for the Razorbacks as they look to build on last season's success. Despite the loss, his performance showed he can be a reliable arm out of the bullpen for Arkansas this year.

The details

McGuire, a 6-3, 215-pound junior from Liberty, Mo., threw 40 of his 60 pitches for strikes, a robust 66.7% rate. He did not allow a ball out of the infield until his eighth batter of the game and even helped his own cause by fielding a bunt and making a strong throw to first base. The right-hander's work kept the Razorbacks in the game, which they trailed 5-1 when he entered with runners on first and third and no outs in the bottom of the fourth inning.

  • McGuire entered the game in the bottom of the fourth inning.

The players

Tate McGuire

A 6-3, 215-pound junior reliever for the University of Arkansas.

Dave Van Horn

The head coach of the University of Arkansas baseball team.

TCU

The No. 10 ranked TCU Horned Frogs baseball team, who defeated Arkansas 5-4.

Pat Combs

A FloSports analyst and former Baylor All-American and member of the 1988 U.S. gold medal Olympic baseball team.

Norm DeBriyn

The former head coach of the University of Arkansas baseball team from 1970-2002, who was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame on Thursday.

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What they’re saying

“He's got complete command of all of his repertoire. He's just dropping that slider in at will. It's a nasty pitch with good downward tilt to it.”

— Pat Combs, FloSports analyst (FloSports)

What’s next

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The takeaway

McGuire's dominant outing out of the bullpen is an encouraging sign for the Razorbacks, who will look to the right-hander to be a key part of their pitching staff this season as they aim to build on last year's success.