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No. 3 Texas Tech beats WSU 10-5 in baseball series opener

Wichita State baseball’s 10-5 loss to Texas Tech on Friday night may have been important for the Shockers’ larger interests.

WSU scored the final five runs and can hope for the emergence of two mainstays from season-long slumps.

While No. 3 Texas Tech overmatched WSU in taking a 10-0 lead against a makeshift pitching staff, WSU coach Todd Butler came away with some positive feelings.

“At least we competed for nine innings,” Butler said.

Trey Vickers had a pair of hits for WSU, raising his average to .235. Gunnar Troutwine, who entered with a .