The Texas Longhorns softball team was back in action on the final day of the Longhorns Invitational. Senior pitcher Miranda Elish took to the circle looking to keep the hot streak going for the Longhorns, winners of five straight. Elish was looking to make history for the Texas Longhorns.
The offense got off to a hot start in the first inning. The Longhorns had a 2-0 early lead and the theme of the day great pitching by Elish and error filled softball by the New Mexico Lobos. The Lobos finished with seven total errors on the day. With Tuesday DerMargosian on first, Janae Jefferson got aboard on a bunt single, a throwing error allowed Tuesday to score to make it 3-0.
JUST…DEALING! Nine K's through five…
UNM 0 – TEXAS 5 – Mid 5th pic.twitter.com/5bEo8TRrsi
— Texas Softball (@TexasSoftball) March 8, 2020
Meanwhile in the circle, Elish continued to dominate with her 10 total strikeouts on the day. She retired all 21 batters faced. Her perfect day lowered her earned run average (ERA) to 1.25. This game gave Miranda Elish her 11th win on the season. Not to mention she also leads the team with 96 strikeouts.
This marked the second perfect game for Miranda Elish and the 11th in Texas history. A very fitting accomplishment on International Women’s Day.