LUBBOCK, Texas (Interstat) — Incarnate Word hit five home runs in a decisive early outburst to defeat Texas Tech 13-8 on Wednesday afternoon at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park.

The Cardinals scored nine runs between the fourth and fifth innings, powered by back-to-back-to-back homers from Ramos, Rucker and Newberry in the fourth. Rucker added a two-run shot in the fifth.

Texas Tech’s 12-hit offense was led by Kyeler Thompson, who had three hits and three RBIs. The Red Raiders scored four runs in the seventh but could not overcome the large deficit.

Incarnate Word improved to 17-19. Texas Tech fell to 20-16.