OKLAHOMA CITY — Texas Tech ace NiJaree Canady must seem almost indestructible, especially to opposing pitchers. The junior has thrown every one of the Red Raiders’ 388 pitches during the Women’s College World Series , and no other Texas Tech pitcher has seen action since the opening regional round of the NCAA Tournament.

So that means Texas softball will have to get through Canady for at least seven more innings in order to secure its first national championship Thursday, right?

Not necessarily, said Texas Tech coach Gerry Glasco in the aftermath of the Longhorns’ thrilling 2-1 win in Game 1 of the title series.

“I want to win, but also, I want to be sure we leave this season healthy for the future,” said Glasco, the first-year coach who has led Tech to its first WCWS. “We'll see ho

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