Texas Tech baseball defeated UTRGV 21-12 in a high-scoring season opener, overcoming an early deficit behind strong performances from freshman Linkin Garcia and Connor Shouse.

Texas Tech baseball beat UTRGV 21-12 in a high-scoring opener, overcoming an 8-2 first-inning deficit. Freshman Linkin Garcia hit two home runs, including a 447-foot blast, and drove in six runs. Connor Shouse went 5-for-6 with four runs and three RBIs, becoming the first Red Raider since March 2024 with five hits in a game. The Red Raiders scored 19 runs after the first inning, with every starting position player recording at least one hit. Kaysen Raineri earned his first collegiate win in relief, striking out six over 3.2 innings. The victory marked Texas Tech’s first of the 2026 season, improving their record to 1-3.