A one-run game with two outs and a Texas runner on third, Texas Tech right-hander NiJaree Canady prepared for the biggest at-bat as a pitcher of her career. The junior delivered, striking out Kayden Henry to end the game and help No. 12 Texas Tech force a Game 3 against No. 6 Texas, winning 4-3.
For the second straight contest, the scoring didn’t start until after the fourth inning. The Red Raiders opened up the scoring in the fifth with two runs in the matter of seconds on separate plays. With bases loaded, right fielder Alana Johnson was hit by a pitch to score third baseman Raegan Jennings and center fielder Mihyia Davis crossed the plate on a passed ball.
Texas responded with a solo home run by third baseman Mia Scott, but Texas Tech added two more in the following inning.
The Longhorns didn’t go away quietly, though, scoring two to make it a one-run game, but couldn’t complete the comeback.
Game 3 will start at 8 p.m. ET on Friday.