LAWRENCE, Kan. (News Release) – Gavin Kash's RBI single and Damien Bravo's RBI double gave Texas Tech Baseball a 2-0 lead, but the Red Raiders ultimately lost their series against the University of Kansas on Sunday afternoon. They lost the final game 7-3. Hoglund Stadium.
Mack Hoyer took the ball for Texas Tech (29-17, 12-12 Big 12) and after a strong first two innings, Kansas Tech (25-15, 12-9 Big 12) John He allowed a solo home run into the net. The third goal cut the Red Raiders' lead to 2-1.
The Red Raiders brought in their first two players in the fourth inning after college starting pitcher Jebriel Easley left the game in the fourth inning, but a strikeout and two flyouts eliminated the Red Raiders.
In a 2-1 game, KU got the first two batters on base in the fourth inning with two walks, but Hoyer got the rebound and retired the next two batters.
With an out just before escaping the threat, Hoyer gave up two more five-pitch walks to tie the game and ultimately give KU a 3-2 lead.
With the bases loaded in a 3-2 game, Tech turned to reliever Jacob Rodgers, who allowed a bases-loaded double to Cody Shojinaga, giving the Jayhawks a 6-2 lead.
KU added another unearned run in the fifth inning, with reliever Parker Futila scoring the game-winning run in the fifth inning. Futila showed impressive resilience, pitching three innings and allowing just one hit. The freshman had four strikeouts.
The game remained 7-2 until the eighth inning, when the Red Raiders, with two outs, hit three consecutive singles from Landon Stripling, Drew Woodcox, and Cade McGee. McGee's single brought Tech within 7-3.
After a full-count walk to Davis Rivers, with the bases loaded, KU's Teagan Cain brought the tying run to the plate, hitting a liner to second base that ended the frame.
The eighth chance was the best scoring chance for the Red Raiders, who had lost four games in a row.
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The Red Raiders will return to Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park for their final homestand of 2024. The homestand kicks off Tuesday with a midweek game against UTRGV and continues with a game against OU in the penultimate Big 12 Conference weekend.Tuesday night's first pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
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