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Atwood's Hit on Intentional Walk Attempt Gives Texas a 2-1 Win over Texas Tech in WCWS Finals Opener

Texas defeated Texas Tech 2-1 in the opening game of the Women's College World Series championship series on Wednesday evening in Oklahoma City.
Texas pitcher Teagan Kavan limited Texas Tech to just three hits without giving up an earned run, while Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady, who gave up four hits and recorded seven strikeouts, was attempting an intentional walk to Reese Atwood.
After Texas Tech’s NiJaree Canady delivered an intentional ball that was too high in the sixth inning, Reese Atwood delivered a clutch two-run hit to put Texas ahead; earlier, Texas Tech had taken a 1-0 lead in the fifth thanks to an obstruction call.
Texas improved to 54-11 and can clinch their inaugural national championship by winning Game 2, while Texas Tech, with a 53-12 record and making its first WCWS finals appearance, must win two consecutive games to capture the title.
Historically, teams that win the first game of the WCWS championship series have gone on to claim the title approximately 79% of the time, giving Texas a favorable outlook for securing the championship.

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