Tech's late-inning comeback falls short

Sunday, April 21

Stillwater, Okla

1:00 p.m.

Texas Tech Athletics

26-16, 6-12

Oklahoma State

39-8, 16-5

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Tech's late-inning comeback falls short

April 21, 2024 | Softball

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By: Jay Strader

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – The Red Raiders (26-16, 6-12) fell to No. 6 Oklahoma State (39-8, 16-5) by a score of 6-4 on Sunday afternoon. Abbie Orrick sparked the Red Raider's offense in the fourth inning with a two-run homer as she finished the day 2-for-3.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

The Cowgirls picked up where they left off on Saturday as they jumped out to an early 6-0 lead after scoring one in the first, two in the second and three in the third.

Maddy Wright came into the circle in relief and allowed just three hits through 3.0 shutout innings to keep Tech within striking distance.

Raegan Jennings opened up the fourth inning with a double and Orrick sent her home with her eighth homer of the season to cut into the Cowgirls lead.

In the fifth inning, Arriana Villa launched a double with two outs and Riley Love brought her in with a single through the left side to make it a 6-3 game.

The Red Raiders added another run in the sixth inning after Orrick hit a double to right-center field which set up a Carson Armijo RBI single.

Wright and the defense continued to shut down the Cowgirls and give Tech a chance as they had the go-ahead run at the plate after Villa reached on an error and Demi Elder singled into left.

Tech wasn't able to get the runs across in the seventh though as No. 6 Oklahoma State secured the sweep.

UP NEXT: The Red Raiders will play Houston next weekend in their final Big 12 road series.