Longhorns’ Clutch Hit Decides Texas vs Texas Tech Softball Score
The Texas Longhorns secured Game 1 of the Women’s College World Series championship series against Texas Tech softball on Wednesday night, thanks to an RBI single by Reese Atwood in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Red Raiders had carried a 1-0 lead into the sixth, with pitcher Nijaree Canady firing shutout innings—only two frames away from handing Texas Tech its first WCWS title. But Atwood’s timely swing off an attempted intentional walk changed everything.
Atwood’s Risk Pays Off
Texas Tech’s ace Nijaree Canady, who had been nearly untouchable all tournament, deliberately tried to walk Atwood with two runners on base. Although the Wolverines issued an intentional free pass, Canady’s pitches hovered just inside the strike zone. With the count at 3-0, Atwood decided to swing. Her first hit of the WCWS—after going 0-for-10—found a seam through the infield, bringing home Kayden Henry and Mia Scott to put Texas ahead, 2-1. Texas Tech softball would not come back in the seventh, sealing the win for the Longhorns.
“It’s a close game. You’ve got to take risks,” Atwood told ESPN’s Holly Rowe after the game. “The first pitch I thought I could hit it. The next one she kind of slowed down on it. I took my chance and I got it.”
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Texas Tech vs Texas Softball: Game Flow
- Early Lead for Tech: Texas Tech struck first, manufacturing a run in the early innings off solid hitting and sharp base running.
- Solid Pitching Duo: Canady held the Longhorn lineup in check through five innings, while Texas starter pitched effectively enough to keep Tech’s offense at bay.
- Turning Point: The intentional walk attempt to Atwood backfired. Showing how a miscued strategy can shift momentum in a tight game.
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Looking Ahead to Game 2
Texas will look to capture the WCWS title in Game 2 on Thursday night. Only one win away from crowning themselves champions. Meanwhile, Texas Tech vs Texas softball fans will be hoping the Red Raiders bounce back to force a Game 3. The rematch promises another intense Texas vs Texas Tech softball battle.
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