Texas defeated Texas Tech 2-1 in Game 2 of the Women's College World Series (WCWS) at Devon Park to secure the national championship. This marks Texas's second consecutive WCWS title.
Game Summary
- Texas Tech scored first. In the third inning, Mihyia Davis scored on an infield single by Lauren Allred, giving Texas Tech a 1-0 lead.
- In the fifth inning, a throwing error by Texas Tech shortstop Hailey Toney on a ground ball by Viviana Martinez allowed two runs to score, giving Texas a 2-1 lead.
- Texas extended its lead in the seventh inning on a home run by Kayden Henry and an RBI single by Leighann Goode.
Pitching
- Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady pitched seven innings. She allowed four runs (two earned) on eight hits, with three walks and three strikeouts. Canady entered the game with a 4-0 record in elimination games during the WCWS.
- Texas pitcher Teagan Kavan entered the game in the sixth inning and retired the final six batters in order, earning the save. Kavan was named WCWS Most Outstanding Player for the second consecutive year. She pitched 33⅓ innings in the tournament, allowing seven runs with 30 strikeouts.
Kavan pitched 33⅓ innings in the tournament, allowing seven runs with 30 strikeouts.
Series Context
- Texas won Game 1 of the best-of-three series on Wednesday. Historically, the winner of Game 1 has won the series 80% of the time.
- Texas Tech finished as the runner-up after forcing a Game 2 following its Game 1 loss.
- Texas has now won two consecutive WCWS national titles and has advanced to the championship series in four of the past five seasons under head coach Mike White.