#3 Lady Buffs Dominate Sul Ross State with Run-Rule Wins

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The #3 ranked West Texas A&M Lady Buffs softball team extended their win streak to 8 games with a pair of run-rule victories over Sul Ross State in Alpine, Texas. In the first game, the Lady Buffs won 9-0 in 5 innings, led by a 3-run home run from Kaitlyn Ramirez. In the second game, West Texas A&M won 14-2 in 5 innings, highlighted by a 12-run third inning that included a 3-run homer from Erin De Los Santos.

Why it matters

The dominant performances against Sul Ross State showcase the Lady Buffs' offensive firepower and pitching depth as they continue their strong start to the Lone Star Conference season. The run-rule wins also demonstrate the team's ability to quickly put games out of reach, an important skill for a top-ranked program.

The details

In the first game, the Lady Buffs jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the 1st inning and then broke the game open with a 5-run 3rd inning. Freshman pitcher Janning earned the win, allowing just 1 hit over 4 scoreless innings. In the second game, the Lady Buffs scored 12 runs in the 3rd inning, including a 3-run homer from De Los Santos, to take a commanding 13-2 lead. Pitcher Moreno earned the win, going 3 innings and allowing 2 earned runs.

• The Lady Buffs extended their win streak to 8 games on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
• The first game was a 9-0 win in 5 innings.
• The second game was a 14-2 win in 5 innings.

What’s next

The Lady Buffs return home to Schaeffer Park on Friday, March 13th to host St. Edward's in a Lone Star Conference doubleheader starting at 4:00 p.m.