EL PASO, Texas – Santa Clara softball erased a six-run deficit and battled all game long but could not overcome a powerful Texas Tech lineup that slugged six home runs and lost 16-14 on the final day at the Dr. Diana Natalicio Memorial Tournament.
The Broncos (3-6) had the go-ahead run at the plate in the top of the seventh as Leiora Davidson came in to pinch hit with two runners on and two outs but Kendall Fritz struck out the freshman to close out the game.
Texas Tech (9-2) scored in every inning, banging out 17 hits with eight of those going for extra bases.