Texas Tech tops Baylor 8‑3 behind Becerra’s gem
WACO, Texas (Interstat) — Donovan Becerra tossed five no-hit innings as Texas Tech defeated Baylor 8-3 on Sunday afternoon at Baylor Ballpark. The Red Raiders jumped to an 8-0 lead in the first two innings, highlighted by a run-scoring single from Souza that plated Caden Ferraro.
Baylor answered in the sixth inning. Tyce Armstrong crushed his 21st homer of the season, and Travis Sanders followed with a two-run single to cut the deficit to 8-3.
Becerra allowed one earned run and struck out one in earning the win. Johnny Lowe pitched two scoreless innings with three strikeouts, and Logan Addison added a scoreless ninth.
Ferraro went 4 for 5 with two RBIs. Matt Quintanar and Logan Hughes each homered and drove in two runs for Texas Tech, which improved to 23-24 overall and 9-12 in Big 12 play. Ethan Calder took the loss for Baylor, allowing three earned runs over seven innings while striking out four. The Bears fell to 25-22, 12-9.