TCU Pitcher Tommy LaPour to Miss Start Due to Elbow Soreness

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TCU baseball's ace pitcher Tommy LaPour will miss his next scheduled start due to elbow soreness, a concerning development for a pitcher that could potentially lead to the need for Tommy John surgery. LaPour, who was voted the Big 12 Preseason Pitcher of the Year, delivered a strong performance in his first start of the season against Vanderbilt, but the team is taking a cautious approach and holding him out of the upcoming game against No. 1 UCLA as a precautionary measure.

Why it matters

Elbow injuries can be devastating for pitchers, often leading to extended absences due to Tommy John surgery. LaPour's absence is a significant blow to TCU's chances against the top-ranked UCLA team, as he was expected to be their ace this season after a strong 2025 campaign.

The details

In his first start of the 2026 season, LaPour allowed two runs and struck out five batters in five innings against Vanderbilt. However, the elbow soreness has prompted TCU to hold him out of the upcoming game against UCLA as a precautionary measure, with the team hoping it is just a short-term setback and not a sign of a more serious injury.

• LaPour delivered a strong performance in his first start of the 2026 season on February 13.
• LaPour will miss his next scheduled start on February 20 against No. 1 UCLA.

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What’s next

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