Red raiders fell in New Mexico

Lubbock, Texas – The Red Raiders beat New Mexico 7-2 over the weekend to extend their winning streak to five and win the Texas Tech Invitational Sunday afternoon at Rocky Johnson Field.

With the win, Texas Tech (20-7) takes the 20th^Th Marking his best start since 2019, he won the season.

“Our ball club did a great job today and after picking up 20, it’s set itself up for the rest of the year.^Th win” head coach Craig Snyder he said. “I’m proud of the girls’ fight, and I’m very proud of our staff and what they’ve done. To be 20-7 is a great accomplishment for our team.”

After back-to-back hits, the Red Raiders jumped on the board in the opening frame of the contest. Kailey Wyckoff And Arian Villa preparation Eli Bailey Wyckoff scored an RBI double.

The Lobos (12-15) came right back on a two-run home run by Chloe Yates to take a 2-1 lead in the second. however, McKinsey Herzog She would quickly get revenge on a two-run long ball of her own to give Tech the lead again.

beginner Erna Carlin After a bunt single and walk to put runners on first and second with no outs, she found herself in danger in the top of the third. Sage Hoover Carlin was spotted in the circle and a bloop single was allowed to move the runners over. However, she forced the next batter to fly out. A runner from third base tags and the center fielder scores Chassity Raines A dart was fired to the plate, causing the runner to end the frame.

Similar to last night’s game against the Lobos, the floodgates opened in the third inning as Texas Tech plated four runs to take a 7-2 lead.

Attacked by sound and singles Abby Orrick And Reigns loaded the bases with nobody out. Before this, the wild pitch wore the first entry run Demi Elder He knocked out a fly with Oric’s sacrifice. Herzog scored her third RBI with a single to score Raines.

Hoover didn’t allow a run in 3.2 innings to get her 11.^Th A win of the season. Maddie Kuehl He entered in the top of the seventh to close out the final frame. Kuehl worked just once to seal the deal for the Red Raiders.

Known

• Texas Tech had four sluggers bat over .600 this weekend – McKinsey Herzog (.714), Arian Villa (.667), Kailey Wyckoff (.625) and Demi Elder (.625).
• The senior led the offense with 10 RBI through four games. Herzog, Villa and Wyckoff each had eight RBIs in five games played.
• All but one of the Red Raiders starters hit over .350 this weekend.
• Huller Sage Hoover He did not allow an earned run in 12.1 innings of work this weekend. She posted a perfect 3-0 record.

Next

The Red Raiders will have a quick turnaround when they travel to San Marcos, Texas to host Texas State Tuesday. Game one of the doubleheader is set for 2 p.m.