April 26, 2019

Jayhawks drop close game to No. 11/12 Texas

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Despite another strong pitching performance by Brynn Minor and sound defense, Kansas dropped the series opening game to No. 11/12 Texas 3-0 at Arrocha Ballpark.

The Jayhawks were provided with a few opportunities to plate runs against Texas starting pitcher Miranda Elish, who finished the game with 10 strikeouts while allowing only two hits.

In the third inning, KU had its first opportunity to plate runs after two errors by the Texas defense put runners on the corners. One batter later Brittany Jackson reached on a fielder’s choice that didn’t result in an out, which loaded the bases.

With only one out in the inning, Elish tallied two strikeouts to finish out the inning and control the Kansas attack.

One inning later Kansas was faced with a similar situation, but this time down two runs.

Chavez hits a single through the infield.

The Jayhawks put runners on first and second after another Texas error and walk. A sacrifice bunt moved the runners to second and third, but Kansas was unable to plate the runners after another strikeout ended the inning.

The Longhorns netted another run in the sixth inning off Kansas starter Minor, who pitched six innings and allowed eight hits with three earned runs.

Hannah Todd relieved Minor in the seventh. She was able to hold the Texas attak at bay with the help of a double play and a throw out at second by Shelby Hughston.

UP NEXT
Kansas continues its series with No. 11/12 Texas Saturday, April 27 at 2 p.m. at Arrocha Ballpark.

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