AUSTIN, Texas – A three-hit shutout by freshman hurler Erica Wright and another homer from senior designated player Gabby Smith powered Texas (37-15, 12-6 Big 12 Conference) to a key series victory over No. 16/14 Baylor (38-15, 12-6 Big 12) and a second-place tie with the Bears in the final league standings.
Smith homered for the second straight game during her "Senior Weekend" as part of a 2-for-3, two runs, double, two-run HR, three-RBI effort, while sophomore shortstop Devon Tunning went 1-for-2 with a two-RBI single. Junior center fielder Lindsey Stephens (1-for-2, walk) and senior right fielder Marlee Gabaldon (1-for-1) each managed single hits in the victory.