Hello, softball fans! Welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage of Game 2 of the 2026 Women’s College World Series championship series between Texas and Texas Tech.

After Game 1, Texas leads the best-of-three series 1-0, so tonight is either a chance to clinch the national title or a must-win to force a decisive Game 3 for Texas Tech

We’ll have updates from every big moment, real-time analysis from the softball experts on our staff and the final score. Stay with us for what could be a championship-clinching night in the fast-pitch capital of America!