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Texas Tech’s baseball and softball teams had an outstanding weekend in Lubbock, achieving significant victories against Houston and Baylor, respectively. The baseball team swept their series with Houston, making a strong comeback in conference play, while the softball team secured a clean sweep against Baylor, marking their first since 2019. Both teams are now excitedly looking forward to their upcoming challenges in the Big 12 season.
Texas Tech Teams Hit Home Run Weekend in Lubbock
What a spectacular weekend for Texas Tech sports! In the heart of Lubbock, both the baseball and softball teams just swung for the fences and scored big. With incredible victories under their belts, the Red Raiders are riding high as they dive into the Big 12 season.
Baseball Team Puts a Spell on Houston
Let’s kick things off with the Texas Tech baseball team, which finally turned the tide after a rocky start to the season. Coming into this series with a less-than-stellar record of 3-11, they were in desperate need of some wins. And guess what? They delivered in style, sweeping the three-game series against Houston and jumping to an impressive 3-0 in conference play!
The opening game on Friday was a nail-biter, but the Red Raiders ultimately triumphed with a solid 4-1 victory. Mac Heuer was on fire, allowing just one run on a single hit while striking out five batters over six innings. Parker Hutyra took the mound afterward and closed out the game with three perfect innings—talk about team effort!
Fast forward to Saturday, and the stakes were higher! The excitement peaked with a 13-8 win featuring ten extra-base hits. Our stars of the game, Robin Villeneuve and Logan Hughes, each crushed two home runs, giving the team an impressive 11-2 lead by the third inning. Even though Houston attempted a comeback, the strong performance by reliever Jack Cebert, who pitched 5.2 scoreless innings and struck out eight batters, kept the Red Raiders comfortably ahead.
By Sunday, the energy in the stadium was electric. Texas Tech capped off the series with a dominant 11-1 run-rule victory after just eight innings. Zane Petty started on the mound, allowing one run but proving tough to crack. Dylan Maxcey and Tracer Lopez showcased their power as well, launching home runs and rounding off a fantastic series.
Softball Team’s Sweet Sweep Against Baylor
On Friday night, the atmosphere was electric as Texas Tech celebrated a convincing 4-1 victory. Hailey Toney was a powerhouse at bat, going 4-4 and driving in two runs. Meanwhile, pitcher NiJaree Canady delivered a complete game performance, letting in just one unearned run while striking out seven batters.
Saturday’s match was pure dominance—as if the team had flipped a switch—leading to a staggering 14-0 shutout. Chloe Riassetto was magnificent on the mound, and Alexa Langeliers turned heads by hitting two home runs and completing a three-hit game. It was a display of skill that left fans cheering for more!
Wrapping things up on Sunday, the Red Raiders continued their winning streak with a 3-0 victory, where Canady dazzled onlookers with 11 strikeouts. Her remarkable achievement brings her season record to 10-3, and an impressive ERA of 0.62. What a way to kick off the season!
What’s Next for the Teams?
Looking ahead, the Texas Tech softball team is gearing up for a three-game series against the Gamecocks in Columbia, South Carolina. With an overall record of 22-5, this will surely be a challenging series.
Meanwhile, on the track, the Texas Tech track and field teams participated in the NCAA Indoor Championships, wrapping up a successful meet with the men finishing eighth and the women capturing individual titles. The men’s 4×400 team secured second place, recording the third-fastest time in school history. Temitope Adeshina also won her first NCAA title in the high jump, showcasing just how talented the Red Raiders are across the board.
As the focus shifts to the outdoor season, fans are excited to see what’s next for the Red Raiders. With the upcoming meets at Abilene Christian and TCU, there are plenty of opportunities for Texas Tech to shine!
So let’s keep our fingers crossed and root our teams on as they aim for more impressive victories!
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