Tonight's game marked the 121st all-time meeting between Texas and Texas Tech. The Longhorns now own a 90-31 advantage in the all-time
AJ Ramos became the first true freshman to start a regular-season game at Texas Tech since Monty Ward made a start against Texas A&M (March 30) during the Southwest Conference final season in 1996.
Tonight's loss marked the first for the Red Raiders when being tied or trailing going into the bottom of the ninth inning.
Junior designated hitter Tyler Reves had his 10-game hit streak snapped in tonight's 4-3 loss to Texas. Reves went 0-for-4 at the plate.
Freshman second baseman Willie Rueda picked up his fifth multiple-hit game of the season as he went 2-for-4 with a run scored.
Texas Tech is now 2-8 all-time in Big 12 Conference openers.