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Mia Williams' walk-off HR forces Game 2 showdown
2 Jun
Summary
- Mia Williams hit a walk-off homer to tie the series.
- Texas Tech forces a decisive Game 2 Monday night.
- Nijaree Canady set an NCAA record with her 18th WCWS appearance.
Mia Williams' first career walk-off home run propelled Texas Tech to a thrilling 5-4 victory over Alabama in the Women's College World Series semifinals. This dramatic win forces a winner-take-all Game 2 on Monday night.
Texas Tech's triumph keeps their aspirations of reaching the finals for a second consecutive season alive, potentially setting up another showdown with Texas. Alabama, seeking its first finals appearance since 2014, had its seven-game winning streak halted by this decisive blow.
Pitcher Nijaree Canady was instrumental in the victory, securing her 28th win of the season and setting an NCAA record with her 18th career Women's College World Series appearance. She pitched 2 2/3 innings in relief, allowing only one earned run and striking out four batters.
The game saw clutch hitting from Texas Tech throughout, with multiple two-out rallies and key home runs. Lauren Allred and Taylor Pannell also contributed with home runs, building a lead that Williams ultimately sealed.
