ABILENE, TX — Freshman right-hander Connor Mohan recorded his first career win Monday night, tossing six strong innings to lead Texas Tech to a 9-2 victory over Abilene Christian at Crutcher Scott Field.
Mohan retired the first 10 batters he faced and struck out a career-high five while allowing just two runs on four hits. The outing marked the third straight midweek start for the Burleson native, who helped Texas Tech (13-23) earn its second consecutive road win.
The Red Raiders backed Mohan early with a three-run first inning that featured RBI hits from Peyton Schulze and Antonelli Savattere and an RBI groundout from Damian Bravo. They added two more in the third after a ground-rule double by Davis Rivers, followed by RBI singles from Schulze and freshman Coleman Ryan.
Leading 5-0, Tech continued to extend its lead with two more runs in the fourth and another pair in the fifth. Kyeler Thompson went 2-for-4 with two runs, an RBI and his 22nd and 23rd stolen bases of the season.
Mohan worked into the sixth before allowing his first run — a solo homer by Reese Borho — and another on a pair of doubles. He ended his night by striking out Diego Cardenas on a full-count breaking ball with runners on second and third.
Sophomore Lukas Pirko closed the game with three shutout innings, surrendering just one hit and striking out three.
UP NEXT:
Texas Tech’s Tuesday game against Abilene Christian has been postponed due to weather. The Red Raiders return to action Friday at 6:30 p.m. when they host Arizona for the start of a three-game series at Rip Griffin Park.
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