Red Raiders edge Patriots 9‑7 behind Hughes’ big day

LUBBOCK, Texas (Interstat) — Logan Hughes homered and doubled, driving in three runs as Texas Tech topped Dallas Baptist 9-7 on Tuesday at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park.

The Red Raiders (24-24) jumped to an 8-0 lead through two innings. Hughes opened the scoring with a two-run homer in the first, and Caden Ferraro followed with a two-run shot. Texas Tech tacked on four unearned runs in the second, highlighted by a two-run double from Garcia.

Dallas Baptist (28-21) chipped away. Mac Rose homered in the fourth and again in the seventh, driving in four runs. The Patriots also got a three-run homer from Schlaegel in the sixth, but the comeback fell short.

Tate Hess tossed four innings of scoreless relief, striking out four without allowing a hit. Rose finished 2-for-3 with two homers and four RBIs. Hughes went 2-for-3 with a homer, double and three RBIs.

Connor Shouse and Bryce Suiter each threw two scoreless innings for Texas Tech.