In the first game of the Women's College World Series final, Texas' Katie Stewart ignited an offensive surge against Texas Tech, leading the Longhorns to a 7-3 victory. After Texas Tech took an early 1-0 lead, Stewart responded in the bottom of the first with a two-run home run on the second pitch she saw, giving Texas the lead. This pivotal moment sparked a three-run inning for the Longhorns and contributed to the early exit of Texas Tech's top pitchers, Kaitlyn Terry and NiJaree Canady. Stewart, who leads Texas in multiple offensive categories, has now hit four consecutive games with a home run, underscoring her clutch performance and positioning the Longhorns one win away from a national championship.