Preview & Series Thread: Kansas State vs. Texas Tech

Series Details

Good Guys: Texas Tech Red Raiders (24-8, 4-2)
Bad Guys: Kansas State Wildcats (15-13, 1-5)
When to Watch: Friday, April 8th – Sunday, April 10th
Where to Watch: Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park | Lubbock, Texas
How to Listen: 97.3 FM | Affiliates | TuneIn App
Series Notes: Preview | PDF
Weather: Fri: 69-38; Sat: 85-60; Sun 83-67

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Texas Tech hosts K-State this weekend for the first time since 2018. It will be the 79th all-time meeting between the two programs in a series that dates back to 1993 when Tech earned a win in the only matchup prior to the formation of the Big 12.
This weekend, John Harris and Mike Gustafson will call the game from inside Rip Griffin Park as coverage will be provided via Big 12 Now on ESPN+. The broadcast can be accessed from any desktop or laptop computer, any personal cellular device and television streaming services using the ESPN app. Registration for the subscription service can be found at ESPNPlus.com.

Texas Tech Sports Network will also broadcast the game over 46 affiliates throughout the state of Texas and New Mexico as Geoff Haxton will have the call alongside analyst, Jamie Lent.

Team Stats

Texas Tech	Stat	Kansas State
0.305	Avg	0.295
0.936	OPS	0.889
0.516	SLG%	0.509
0.420	OB%	0.380
4.58	ERA	5.36
0.233	OAvg	0.253
1.27	WHIP	1.53
10.46	SO/9	10.51
3.47	BB/9	5.00
0.977	FLD%	0.964

Game 1 | Friday, April 8th

First Pitch: 6:30 p.m.
Television: ESPN+
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Texas Tech Probable Starter: RHP Andrew Morris (3-0, 3.72)
Kansas State Probable Starter: RHP Griffin Hassall (3-4, 4.70)
Final Score: Texas Tech 6, Kansas State 3
Winning Pitcher: Andrew Morris (4-0); Trendan Parish (S, 6)
Losing Pitcher: Blake Adams (3-3)
Key Hitters: Cole Stilwell 2-4, HR, 2 R, 1 RBI; Kurt Wilson 2-3, 1 R; Owen Washburn 2-3, 1 R, 3 RBI, 1 BB; Dalton Porter 1-3, 1 RBI
Key Pitchers: Andrew Morris 7.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 9 SO; Derek Bridges 1.0 IP; Trendan Parish 1 IP, 2 H, 2 SO
Links: Recap | Box Score

Game 2 | Saturday, April 9th

First Pitch: 2:00 p.m.
Television: ESPN+
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Texas Tech Probable Starter: RHP Brandon Birdsell (4-1, 3.72)
Kansas State Probable Starter: TBA
Final Score: Texas Tech 14, Kansas State 0
Winning Pitcher: Brandon Birdsell (5-1); Colin Clark (S, 1)
Losing Pitcher: Blake Corsentino (2-3)
Key Hitters: Kurt Wilson 3-3, HR, 2 R, 4 RBI, 2 BB; Jace Jung 1-2, 3 R, 1 RBI, 2 BB; Zac Vooletich 205, 1 R, 1 RBI; Hudson White 1-2, HR, 1 R, 1 RBI, 3 BB
Key Pitchers: Brandon Birdsell 6.0 IP, 1 H, 3 BB, 12 SO; Colin Clark 3.0 IP, 2 H, 2 BB, 1 SO
Links: Recap | Box Score

Game 3 | Sunday, April 10th

First Pitch: 12:30 p.m.
Television: ESPN+
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Texas Tech Probable Starter: TBA
Kansas State Probable Starter: TBA
Final Score: Texas Tech 7, Kansas State 6
Winning Pitcher: Trendan Parish (2-0)
Losing Pitcher: Blake Adams (3-4)
Key Hitters: Chase Hampton 3.0 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 2 SO; Mason Molina 2.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 SO; Josh Sanders 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 SO; Shay Hartis 1.1 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 SO; Trendan Parish 0.2 IP, 1 H, 2 SO
Key Pitchers: Zac Vooletich 2-4, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI; Cole Stilwell 3-4, 1 R, 1 RBI; Jace Jung 1-5, HR, 1 R, 2 RBI; Owen Washburn 2-4; Hudson White 2-4, 1 RBI
Links: Recap | Box Score