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Red Raider Rally Falls Short Against Oklahoma State
May 02, 2009 | Softball
May 2, 2009
STILLWATER, Okla. - - The Texas Tech Red Raiders had two on with one out in the top of the seventh, but were unable to rally past Oklahoma State dropping the game, 2-1. Freshman Ashley Hamada hit her first career home run in the top of the sixth to tie the game, 1-1, breaking up Cowgirl pitcher Anna Whiddons' no hitter.
The game remained scoreless through two and half innings, when Oklahoma State (32-19/7-10) got on the board courtesy of a single by Katelyn Bright who then scored on a double by Alysia Hamilton.
In the sixth, Cowgirl pitcher Whiddon's no-hitter was in tact when Texas Tech (15-40/3-14) freshman Hamada drilled her first-career home run to right field to tie the game for Tech at, 1-1.
The Cowgirls came right back, scoring a run in the bottom of the frame on a pair of doubles by Julie Ward and Chelsea Garcia to take the lead, 2-1.
Sarah Odom came on in relief of Whiddon for the Cowgirls to start the seventh.
Alex Watkins began the inning with a single to start a potential Tech rally. Emily Bledsoe than advanced Watkins on a sacrifice bunt. Watkins advanced to third on a single by Holley Gentsch. But, with runners at first and third, Tech was unable to plate a runner as Odom struck out the final two batters to secure the victory for Oklahoma State.
Stephanie Drewry, Watkins, Gentsch, and Hamada each registered a hit on the day for Tech. Watkins pitched the complete game for the Red Raiders striking out three.
Both teams will close out the regular season tomorrow with the first pitch scheduled for Noon CT. Fans can follow all the action at www.texastech.com.
