Houston gave Bailey Lange problems early in Friday's game. So did the Kansas wind. Once Lange figured out the wind, she figured out the Cougars.
Wichita State run-ruled Houston 13-5 in six innings at Wilkins Stadium to open the four-game series. Lange gave up all five runs in the first two innings; she didn't allow a hit over the final four. The wind blew out of left field at around 33 mph and made softballs move in ways they don't normally.
"It's not the first time I've pitched in weather like this, but it's definitely different and takes a little time to get used to," she said.