photo by: John Young

Kansas sophomore shortstop Chaley Brickey, left, beats Texas Tech's Sydni Emanuel (5) to second base for a force out Friday at Arrocha Ballpark.

photo by: John Young

Kansas junior pitcher Alicia Pille (25) looks down from the mound after giving up a three-run home run during the first inning of KU's game against Texas Tech, Friday at Arrocha Ballpark.

photo by: John Young

Texas Tech players celebrate a three-run home run while Kansas freshman catcher Harli Ridling looks on Friday at Arrocha Ballpark.

photo by: John Young

Kansas senior Ashley Newman (22) heads for home on a hit by junior teammate Maddie Stein (34) during their game against Texas Tech on Friday at Arrocha Ballpark.

photo by: John Young

Kansas freshman Harli Ridling (30) slaps hands with senior Ashley Newman (22) following Newman's run during their game against Texas Tech, Friday at Arrocha Ballpark.

photo by: John Young

Kansas sophomore shortstop Chaley Brickey, left, tags out Texas Tech's Camaury Washington (10) as she tries to steal second base Friday at Arrocha Ballpark.

photo by: John Young

Kansas sophomore shortstop Chaley Brickey (12) points toward home after tagging out Texas Tech's Camaury Washington (10) while she tries to steal second base during their game, Friday at Arrocha Ballpark.