LUBBOCK, Texas (Interstat) — Jackson Burns delivered a strong start and Texas Tech broke a tie with a three-run eighth inning to defeat West Virginia 4-1 on Saturday afternoon at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park.

The game was a pitchers’ duel for seven innings. West Virginia’s Maxx Yehl struck out eight over seven and one-third innings, but Texas Tech tied it 1-1 in the seventh on Ryan’s RBI single. The Mountaineers’ Gavin Kelly homered in the top of the eighth to briefly reclaim the lead.

The Red Raiders responded immediately in the bottom half. RBI singles from Quintanar and Jesse Rusinek, followed by a run-scoring fielder’s choice from Tracer Lopez, plated three runs for the decisive margin. Burns earned the win, allowing one run over seven and two-thirds innings. Logan Bevis recorded the final four outs for Texas Tech.

West Virginia fell to 23-8 overall and 8-3 in the Big 12. Texas Tech improved to 20-14 and 5-6. The series concludes Sunday.