1. Red Raider of the Game

In a game full of hits and runs, Tyler Neslony stood out above the rest. His 6 RBI's were a career high for him as he went 2-5 with 3 runs and 2 home runs off the scoreboard. He was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the 9-run 7^th inning as well.

Watch: Here was Neslony's first HR of the day as he has hit the scoreboard twice in this one. #WreckEm https://t.co/WKKvayLiMe

— Texas Tech Baseball (@TTU_Baseball) April 13, 2025

Watch: Tyler Neslony gives #TexasTech a 10-0 lead in the 4th off his second HR of the game. #WreckEm https://t.co/SpmmHFw03K

— Texas Tech Baseball (@TTU_Baseball) April 13, 2025

2. Play That Impacted the Game

Stephen Smith led off for Tech in the bottom of the 1^st and sent a ball off the left field wall, tripling to start off the game, a sign of things to come as Tech would have 14 hits, including 3 doubles, 2 triples, and 3 home runs.

3. Stat of the Game

12. It wasn't until the top of the 5^th inning, after starter Ty Damron retired 12 straight batters, where Sam Houston would get a base runner. By that time, it was already an 11-run lead for Tech. In a game where the offense made all the headlines, Ty had a great start, pitching 4 perfect innings.

4. Forgotten Play of the Game

Way back in the top of the 2^nd inning, when the game was still manageable at 1-0 Tech. A Sam Houston batter hit the ball towards shallow right center and Michael Davis made a running, over the shoulder catch to keep Damron's perfect game bid alive.

ICYMI: Here is Michael Davis' #SCTop10-worthy catch to start the second inning. #WreckEm https://t.co/p2DsRxxnjB

— Texas Tech Baseball (@TTU_Baseball) April 13, 2025

5. Big Reason Tech Won the Game

Any time you score 20 runs in baseball, you better win. Tech started off the game very strong, going up 6-0 very quickly. The offense didn't slow down, scoring run after run and then really broke it open in the 7^th inning with 9 runs. The pitching staff was strong, even with longer than usual rest periods. With this win, Tech swept the Bearkats after a win earlier this year in Huntsville and sweeping the doubleheader today.

Watch: @TexasTechTV highlights from #TexasTech's 8-6 victory in today's opening game. #WreckEmhttps://t.co/rBmasS5ZZJ

— Texas Tech Baseball (@TTU_Baseball) April 14, 2025