Texas scores four runs in first inning against Texas Tech in WCWS
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 4:21 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Texas Longhorns defeated Texas Tech Red Raiders 7-3 in Game 1 of the Women's College World Series final on June 3. Katie Stewart's two-run home run highlighted a four-run first inning that turned the momentum in favor of Texas following an early run by Texas Tech. Stewart's performance, combined with the effective offensive strategy by Texas head coach Mike White, was pivotal, as the Longhorns quickly chased Texas Tech's starting pitcher Kaitlyn Terry from the game. With this win, Texas is one game away from capturing their second consecutive national championship.
- •Katie Stewart hits a two-run homer to spark Texas offense.
- •Texas scores four runs in the first inning to take control.
- •Texas Tech's starting pitcher Kaitlyn Terry exits after 0.2 innings.
- •Texas leads the best-of-three series 1-0 in the WCWS finals.
- •Stewart now has 31 home runs this season.
- 4:21 AMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech’s pitching empire crumbles in WCWS as Texas' Katie Stewart lights fuse
"Katie Stewart's first inning home run off Kaitlyn Terry sparked the Texas offense and threw Texas Tech into chaos. She powered the Longhorns to a win.
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