Austin, Texas ? Kansas University and Texas battled through four-plus innings of a low-scoring pitchers’ duel Sunday.
Then the wheels fell off for the Jayhawks.
Texas exploded for seven runs off seven hits in the fifth to claim an 8-0, Big 12-series-clinching victory on Sunday at McCombs field.
“We were in it until the end, and I don’t think the final score indicated the closeness of the game,” KU coach Megan Smith said.
Kansas starter Kelsey Kessler (18-14) allowed just one run in the first four innings but ultimately surrendered seven earned runs off 10 hits.
KU (30-21, 4-11 Big 12) managed just two hits off UT’s Tiarra Davis (17-11).
Texas improved to 32-20, 11-5.
Kansas will conclude the regular season May 9-11, when it hosts Iowa State in a three-game set at Arrocha Ballpark.
Kansas 000 00 — 0 2 0
Texas 100 07 — 8 11 0
W — Tiarra Davis, 17-11. L — Kelsey Kessler, 18-14.
2B — Gabby Smith, Texas. 3B — Stephanie Wong, Texas.
