NiJaree Canady stats: How did Red Raiders star do vs. Texas in Game 1 of WCWS finals?
OKLAHOMA CITY — NiJaree Canady appeared to be cruising to another solid victory until the bottom of the sixth inning in the Texas Tech softball team's first game of the Women's College World Series championship against Texas on Wednesday at Devon Park.
Canady went the first 5⅔innings with minimal damage, allowing just one hit with seven strikeouts. Texas strung together three straight hits to turn Texas Tech's 1-0 lead into a 2-1 deficit.
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With runners on first and third with two outs in the bottom of the sixth, Canady was called to intentionally walk All-American catcher Reese Atwood. Canady appeared to disagree with the call but threw three straight balls to Atwood. The fourth pitch was left too far over the plate and Atwood laced it into left field for a two-run single to give the Longhorns the lead, and eventually the win.
Canady finished with seven strikeouts in six innings and was 0 for 3 at the plate.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: How did NiJaree Canady do in Texas Tech softball's loss to Texas in WCWS final?
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