Lubbock Christian University defeats Texas Tech Baseball 6-5 in Rare Game

Lubbock Christian University Baseball defeated Texas Tech last night 6-5 at Rip Griffin Park.

The Chaps jumped on Red Raider ace Trey Masek plating three runs in the first three innings off a Brennan Smith hit an RBI triple to start the scoring for LCU in the 2^nd. Smith would come back in the 3^rd inning to bring in another run off an RBI single to give LCU a 3-1 lead.

Tech would rally in the 7^th inning trailing 5-2 by scoring three runs to tie the game after two bases loaded walks and a fielder’s choice. LCU would score the winning run in the 9^th off a Brent Leslie sacrifice fly.

LCU leads the all-time series 20-16 and have a 12-12 record against Tech at Dan Law Field and Rip Griffin Park. The previous time LCU beat Tech was on April 14, 1993.

LCU improves to 32-13 overall and snapping a four-game losing streak while Texas Tech’s collapse continues with their sixth straight loss and tenth loss in twelve games.Tech is 17-19 on the season.

Tech next plays Rice for a two game midweek series starting tomorrow while LCU will return to Sooner Athletic Conference play this weekend against Rogers State.