Hoover fans 10 in five-inning shutout to lead Texas Tech to win over Buffalo
Sage Hoover struck out 10 and allowed one hit in five-innings to help the Texas Tech secure a 13-0 victory over Buffalo in the first of a Friday doubleheader to begin the Texas Tech Invitational at Rocky Johnson Field.
With the victory, the Red Raiders (16-7) are set to take on Manhattan in the Friday nightcap. For results, visit www.lubbockonline.com.
Prior to its second game of a twin bill, Texas Tech got a strong performance in the circle from Hoover. The right-handed hurler improved to 9-0 overall following her 83-pitch performance, which included one walk against 17 batters faced.
The Northwestern State transfer pitcher got plenty of help in the first as the Red Raiders pushed across five runs — highlighted by a Peyton Blythe triple that was the catalyst of the crooked inning.
Demi Elder and Kailey Wyckoff each finished with three RBI, while Blythe ended with one run batted in and a walk. Carson Armijo helped the cause with two RBI in the victory.
Sara Kelly tallied the lone hit for Buffalo.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: TEXAS TECH SPORTS ROUNDUP: Hoover fans 10 in Red Raiders' five-inning shutout over Buffalo
