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Tech Closes Out Regular Season with Loss to Oklahoma State
May 03, 2009 | Softball
May 3, 2009
STILLWATER, Okla. - Texas Tech softball closed out the 2009 regular season Sunday afternoon with an, 8-0, loss to the Cowgirls of Oklahoma State. With the loss, the Red Raiders finish the season with an overall record of 15-41, and 3-15 in Big 12 play.
Texas Tech (15-41/3-15) jumped all over Cowgirl pitcher Anna Whiddon early, starting the game with two consecutive singles from Stephanie Drewry and Leah Legler. With two on, Tech was unable to plate a runner as Oklahoma State (33-19/8-10) recorded three straight outs.
The Cowgirls were able to pick up three runs in the bottom of frame on a leadoff single from Mariah Gearhart, followed by a double by Katelyn Bright. With two outs, Megan Castle drew a walk and a double from Julie Ward scored two to give Oklahoma State the lead, 3-0.
OSU plated five more runs in the second on a leadoff walk by Chelsea Garcia, followed by a fielder's choice by Kelsey Anchors to place two on with no outs. Mariah Gearhart then hit a three-run home run to up the advantage for the Cowgirls to, 5-0. Two walks, a double, and a single allowed Oklahoma State to plate three more runners giving them the, 8-0, lead.
Tech was unable to rally in the fourth and fifth, giving Oklahoma State the victory, 8-0, after four and a half innings of play.
Drewry went 2-2 on the day, while Legler also contributed a hit. Alex Watkins lasted just one and two thirds innings in the circle, before turning the game over to Karli Merlich.
Tech will travel to Oklahoma City, Okla., on Thursday for the Big 12 Championships; pairings will be released later tonight. Stay tuned to www.texastech.com for all the latest information pertaining to the Big 12 Championships.
