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Texas Tech softball ace NiJaree Canady pulled in 3rd inning after allowing run vs Arizona State
TL;DR
Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady was pulled in the 3rd inning after allowing a run against Arizona State. Following her exit, Arizona State scored three more runs, including two home runs.
Key points
- NiJaree Canady pulled after allowing a run in the 3rd inning
- Texas Tech manager Gerry Glasco made the decision after 43 pitches
- Arizona State scored three runs in the inning after Canady's exit
- Canady had a 1.25 ERA and a 22-4 record this season
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Sometimes, the best thing to do is nothing.
That's something Texas Tech manager Gerry Glasco may be able to attest to after the Big 12 championship game between Texas Tech and Arizona State. After starting pitcher and preeminent ace NiJaree Canady gave up the first run of the game in the top of the third inning, Glasco pulled Canady in favor of Kaitlyn Terry after just 43 pitches.
From there, things went south, as Arizona State proceeded to pile on another three runs in the inning, including back-to-back homers from Emily Schepp and Katie Chester. Despite another two hits in the inning, Terry was able to get out of it before it got worse.
Canady, of course, is one of softball's most dominant pitchers. She posted an ERA of 1.25 and a 22-4 record for the Red Raiders this season.
Can NCAA softball pitchers reenter after being pulled?
By the bottom of the third inning, Canady was already warming up in the Texas Tech bullpen for Glasco again.
Softball pitchers can reenter after being pulled, giving Canady the ability to return despite the early hook. Glasco likely wanted to make up some ground and use Canady as a closer after the early home run. But after the rest of the third inning, Texas Tech clearly has more ground to make up.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NiJaree Canady pulled in 3rd inning for Texas Tech softball after allowing HR
Q&A
Why was NiJaree Canady pulled from the game against Arizona State?
NiJaree Canady was pulled after allowing a run in the 3rd inning, with manager Gerry Glasco opting for Kaitlyn Terry after just 43 pitches.
What were NiJaree Canady's stats before being pulled in the game?
Before being pulled, NiJaree Canady had a season ERA of 1.25 and a record of 22-4 for Texas Tech.
What impact did Canady's exit have on the game against Arizona State?
After Canady's exit, Arizona State scored three additional runs in the 3rd inning, including back-to-back home runs.