BREAKING NEWS: No. 14 Texas Tech Red Raiders Take Down No. 12/13 Arizona in Statement Series Win Lubbock, TX – April 21, 2025 The No. 14 Texas Tech Red Raiders just made a national statement…………… .

BREAKING NEWS: No. 14 Texas Tech Red Raiders Take Down No. 12/13 Arizona in Statement Series Win

Lubbock, TX – April 21, 2025

The No. 14 Texas Tech Red Raiders just made a national statement…………… .

In a highly anticipated top-15 showdown at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park, the Red Raiders outplayed, outlasted, and ultimately outclassed the No. 12/13 Arizona Wildcats to claim a gritty and emotional series win — one that could have serious implications for the postseason landscape.

With two of the nation’s hottest programs colliding in a battle of wills, it was Texas Tech that rose to the moment. Backed by dominant pitching, fearless hitting, and clutch defense, the Red Raiders took two out of three from Arizona in front of a sold-out, rowdy Lubbock crowd that smelled blood from the first pitch to the last out.

Friday – Arizona Strikes First

The series opener didn’t go Texas Tech’s way, as the Wildcats came out swinging and took Game 1 with a 6-3 victory. Arizona’s ace Jordan Martinez was sharp, limiting Tech to just five hits and two earned runs over six innings, while striking out nine. Offensively, Arizona capitalized on early mistakes, including a fourth-inning two-run homer by senior slugger Jake Harmon.

Despite a ninth-inning rally attempt by Tech, which saw the tying run come to the plate, the Wildcats held firm. But the loss didn’t rattle the Red Raiders — it lit a fire.

Saturday – Red Raiders Roar Back

Game 2 was the turning point.

Facing a 5-2 deficit heading into the bottom of the seventh, Texas Tech dug deep. Sophomore infielder Cruz Montañez ripped an RBI double to the left-field wall, setting the tone for a ferocious four-run inning that flipped the script. The highlight? A two-out, bases-loaded missile off the bat of Miguel Barrera, the freshman phenom, who cleared the bases with a go-ahead double that brought the Tech dugout — and the stadium — to life.

“Big-time players show up in big-time moments,” said Head Coach Tim Tadlock after the game. “And that’s exactly what you saw tonight. Grit, guts, and execution.”

Camden Ross, the sophomore reliever, slammed the door with two shutout innings to seal the 6-5 win.

Sunday – Dylan Schultz Delivers a Masterclass

If Game 2 was the turning point, Game 3 was the exclamation mark.

Senior right-hander Dylan Schultz delivered the best performance of his collegiate career on Sunday afternoon, pitching eight shutout innings in a near-flawless display of command, poise, and dominance. Schultz allowed just four hits and struck out 10 in a 4-1 win that silenced the Arizona bats and left no doubt: Texas Tech came to win, not just compete.

“Dylan was everything we needed and more,” Tadlock said. “He’s our heartbeat on the mound, and he gave us exactly what this series demanded.”

Tech gave Schultz early run support thanks to a two-run bomb by junior outfielder Ryan Tatum in the first inning. The Red Raiders never looked back.

Freshman closer Max Romero, known for his cool demeanor under pressure, gave up a solo homer in the ninth but calmly retired the next three batters to shut the door and lock up the series win.

A Series That Means More

Make no mistake — this wasn’t just another weekend series. This was a litmus test. A national spotlight. And Texas Tech passed with flying colors.

Now sitting at 28-11 overall and 12-6 in the Big 12, the Red Raiders have surged into legitimate top-eight national seed territory. Their offense is heating up, their bullpen is coming into form, and their starting rotation is showing real depth. The maturity and swagger shown by the team this weekend is what separates contenders from pretenders.

Arizona, now 27-12, is still a postseason threat, but the Wildcats were exposed — particularly in their inability to close out leads and adapt late in games. For a team that came in riding a wave of momentum, the series in Lubbock was a harsh reality check.

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Series MVP: Dylan Schultz (Texas Tech)
8 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 10 K — Absolute command. Clutch performance. Veteran leadership.

What’s Next:

Texas Tech heads into a critical stretch of conference play with matchups against TCU and Baylor on the horizon. If the Red Raiders can carry this momentum forward, Omaha isn’t just a dream — it’s a destination.

And after this weekend? The college baseball world knows it.

> “We play for more than rankings,” Schultz said postgame. “We play for pride, for each other, and for that trip to Omaha. This was just one step.”