(Interstat) — BYU struck first in the third inning as Erickson scored on a groundout. Texas Tech answered in the sixth. Tracer Lopez singled to left to bring home Thompson, tying the game 1-1. Logan Hughes followed with a solo home run to left, giving the Red Raiders a 2-1 lead.

Kaysen Raineri earned the win, allowing one earned run on three hits with four strikeouts over five innings. Logan Addison and Johnny Lowe each worked two scoreless innings, combining for six strikeouts. BYU starter Wayland Crane took the loss, surrendering two earned runs with four strikeouts in 5.2 innings while scattering no hits.

BYU managed four hits, led by Luke Anderson’s 2-for-4 performance. Texas Tech totaled six hits, with Lopez also collecting two hits. Caden Ferraro went 0 for 4 for the Red Raiders.

The teams continue their series Friday.