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NiJaree Canady hits 3-run HR off Nebraska ace Jordy Bahl in Texas Tech softball’s comeback win
NiJaree Canady on Texas Tech softball’s acclimation period
NiJaree Canady on Texas Tech softball’s acclimation period
NiJaree Canady is already making the most of her hitting opportunities with the Texas Tech softball team.
Although Canady didn’t wind up pitching in the anticipated duel with Nebraska ace Jordy Bahl during Saturday’s NFCA Leadoff Classic action, she made a big impression at the plate.
Canady got Texas Tech’s first hit of the game, lacing a double to left field in the second inning.
Down 5-0 entering the bottom of the sixth, Anya German recorded an RBI groundout to get the Red Raiders on the board.
Canady stepped up to the plate with runners on second and third. She took the first pitch offered by Bahl to deep left field, hitting a three-run home run to cut Texas Tech’s deficit to 5-4.
Here’s the video of the home run, courtesy of Texas Tech athletics.
Texas Tech finished off the comeback win in the bottom of the seventh when Alana Johnson sent a rocket up the middle and reached on an error, allowing the game-tying and game-winning runs to cross for the 6-5 win.