Another Walk-Off Thriller: Baylor Softball Stuns Wichita State for Third Straight Dramatic Win
WACO, Texas - If you’re keeping track, that’s three straight walk-off wins for Baylor softball - and this one might have been the most dramatic yet. Down to their final outs and trailing by two, the Bears rallied once again, this time knocking off Wichita State 9-8 in front of a lively Getterman Stadium crowd on Saturday night.
It’s the second night in a row Baylor has stunned the Shockers, and this comeback had all the ingredients of a team that’s learning how to thrive in chaos - timely hitting, gutsy pitching, and just enough resilience to turn the tide when it matters most.
The Game at a Glance
Wichita State came out swinging, plating a run in the top of the first to take an early lead. But Baylor wasted no time responding. Amber Toven and Faith Piper delivered RBI hits in the bottom half of the inning, flipping the score and setting the tone for what would become a back-and-forth battle.
Freshman pitcher Cambree Creager helped steady things for the Bears, tossing five strong innings. She allowed just one run on three hits, keeping a dangerous Shockers lineup in check while Baylor built a 4-1 lead by the fourth inning.
By the time the sixth rolled around, Baylor had extended its advantage to 6-2. But Wichita State wasn’t done. The Shockers exploded for six runs in the top of the seventh, flipping the script and putting Baylor on the ropes with an 8-6 lead.
Then came the fireworks.
Seventh-Inning Magic (Again)
This Baylor team doesn’t blink. Down by two with three outs to work with, the Bears dug in.
Kaygen Marshall - who entered the night still looking for her first career RBI - came through in the clutch. Her two-run single tied the game at 8-8, sending Getterman Stadium into a frenzy and giving the Bears new life.
Moments later, a passed ball by Wichita State gave Abi Flores the green light from third. She slid home safely, and just like that, Baylor had walked it off again.
That’s three straight wins in walk-off fashion. That’s two straight nights of rallying past Wichita State. And that’s the kind of early-season grit that coaches love to see.
Numbers That Tell the Story
- Saturday’s win was Baylor’s 490th all-time at Getterman Stadium, where they now hold a 490-195 record.
- The Bears improved to 62-15 in the Getterman Classic, a tournament that’s been kind to them over the years.
- After going just 1-10 last season when allowing seven or more runs, Baylor is already 2-1 in those games this year - a sign of progress and poise under pressure.
- Kaygen Marshall’s two-RBI single wasn’t just a game-changer - it marked the first RBIs of her career and her first multi-hit game.
- Amber Toven continued her hot start with her second multi-hit game of the season and the 21st of her career.
- Cambree Creager’s five-inning, one-run performance was her strongest outing of the young season, showcasing her potential as a reliable starter.
Coach Glenn Moore on His Team’s Resilience
“They don’t know that the game’s eventually going to punish them for playing like this,” head coach Glenn Moore said with a smile after the win. “But I’m not going to tell them that right now. They believe they’re going to score as many runs as they need to win it.”
That belief - however youthful or naive - is fueling a team that’s already showing it can handle the spotlight. Moore acknowledged the inexperience in key moments, but he also pointed out the fearlessness that’s made these walk-off wins possible.
“There’s no fear in these kids,” he said. “That’s why we’re able to come out on top in these three games.”
A Breakout Moment for Marshall
Moore also highlighted the significance of Marshall’s breakout performance, especially given the pressure she’s been under.
“She’s a local kid with high expectations,” he said. “Some kids leave the state to get away from that pressure, but she’s here in her hometown. For her to give us a couple of hits today, including that crucial one - I think she got the monkey off her back.”
It’s the kind of moment that can kickstart a season - and maybe even a career.
What’s Next
Baylor wraps up the Getterman Classic on Sunday against Northwestern State, with first pitch set for 2 p.m. It’ll be a bit of a family affair, as the Demons are led by former Baylor standout pitcher Jenny [Isham] Fuller, and Glenn Moore’s son Ty is serving as a graduate assistant on her staff.
The Bears are 3-1 and riding a wave of momentum. And if the past three games are any indication, no lead is ever safe when Baylor’s in the dugout - and no moment is too big for this young, fearless squad.
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