Lauren Allred defeated two ties in six innings with a two-run home run, while Demi Edler cleared two batters to bring Texas Tech to Arizona 5-2 in Tucson on Saturday night. Texas Tech came together to win the final two games and win a 3-game series.
Texas Tech led the way at the top of the first innings with an RBI single by Bailey Lindems. Lindemuth picked up Texas Tech to 2-0, with Fielder choosing to drive on another run in three innings. Dakotakennedy HR in the bottom third made the score 2-1. Sidney Stewart hit a sacrifice fly late in the innings, tying the game in two.
Stewart’s sacrifice fly was second out of three innings and was accompanied by a loaded base. Miranda Stoddard was the next batsman and walked to reload the base. Jenna Sniffen jumped out on a base loaded with all three runners in the chain, leaving Arizona missing the opportunity to take the lead.
Arizona had another opportunity to lead in five innings. Regan Shockey led five innings with singles. Stewart walked two outs. Texas Tech superstar pitcher Nijaly Canady put Miranda Stoddard on the ground to finish the innings. Canadi retired from the side in six and seven innings to secure a Texas Tech victory.
Final | #14 Texas Tech 5, #13 Arizona 2
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Kennedy and Shockey each had two hits in Arizona on Saturday. The remaining teams on the Arizona team had one hit in 17 at-bats with the RBI. The elder led Texas Tech with two hits. Alled and Lindemuth had two RBIs each. Canady pitched all seven innings, allowing two runners on five hits, with four walks and three strikeouts.
Texas Tech improved to 36-10 and 16-2 overall with the Big XII to win the Big XII regular season title. Arizona fell 37-9 and 14-7 overall in second place in the Big XII. Arizona will host New Mexico State on Tuesday with a doubleheader, hosting its first game at Mountain Standard Time at 3pm, at home in the 2025 regular season.
