Sam Lincoln pitches in relief as Texas Tech trails Texas in WCWS
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 12:14 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
In Game 1 of the 2026 NCAA Division 1 Women's College World Series Finals, Texas Tech fell 7-3 to Texas. After a strong start by Tech, which included a home run from Mihyia Davis, the Longhorns quickly responded with five runs in the first inning. Sam Lincoln, a sophomore pitcher from Taunton, made her Women's College World Series debut in relief, pitching 3⅓ innings and allowing two runs. Coach Gerry Glasco praised Lincoln’s effort, indicating her performance kept the game competitive. The series continues with Game 2 on June 4, with Texas Tech looking to even the series.
- •Texas Tech lost 7-3 to Texas in Game 1 of the WCWS.
- •Mihyia Davis hit a solo home run to start the game.
- •Sam Lincoln pitched 3⅓ innings in relief, allowing two runs.
- •Game 2 is scheduled for June 4 at 8 p.m.
- •Texas Tech aims to force a Game 3 with a win.
- 12:14 PMYahoo Sports — Taunton's Lincoln looks solid in WCWS relief appearance for Texas Tech
"While Game 1 of the Women's College World Series didn't go the way Texas Tech softball hoped, a Taunton native kept the Red Raiders in the game.
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