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5 runs in the eighth inning propels No. 6 Texas A&M baseball team past Prairie View A&M

The duo of sophomore outfielder Jace LaViolette and junior shortstop Ali Camarillo were the only Aggies to record multiple hits, going 2-5.

It wasn’t always pretty on Wednesday afternoon during a midweek game against Prairie View A&M but the Texas A&M baseball team ultimately got the job done.

Thanks to a 5-run eighth inning, the No. 6 Aggies (19-2) defeated the Panthers (11-12) by a final score of 11-9 at Blue Bell Park in College Station. During Wednesday’s back and forth contest, Texas A&M tallied 2 runs in the bottom of the first frame, 3 in the second and 1 in the sixth to complete the offensive output.

The Aggies drew 11 walks and smashed 12 hits, 7 of which that went for extra bases. The duo of sophomore outfielder Jace LaViolette and junior shortstop Ali Camarillo were the only Aggies to record multiple hits, each going 2-for-5 at the dish.

Freshman right-handed pitcher Isaac Morton (1-0) earned his first career win after pitching the final 2.2 innings and striking out 4 batters. Junior Braden Montgomery, who usually stars in right field, started on the bump Wednesday for the first time in Aggieland. He had a rough outing, allowing a 3-run homer in 1.0 frame tossed.

Texas A&M now gears up for a three-game conference series versus Mississippi State (16-6, 2-1 SEC). First pitch Thursday at Olsen Field is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CST.

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No. 6 Texas A&M baseball team mounts late comeback to remain unbeaten and avoid upset

The Aggies were tested on Wednesday night at Blue Bell Park but the undefeated streak lives to fight another day thanks to two 3-run homers.

The Texas A&M baseball team was tested on Wednesday evening at Blue Bell Park but the undefeated streak lives to fight another day following a comeback win.

The No. 6 Aggies (13-0) hit two 3-run home runs in their final two innings to claw back and defeat Texas Southern by a final score of 7-4 at Olsen Field. Texas A&M is unbeaten through 13 games for the first time since 2015 and seventh time in program history.

The Aggies are 17-0 all-time against their in-state rival. Twenty-four runs allowed by the Texas A&M pitching staff thus far is the fewest since 2011.

After the Aggies trailed by two runs during the seventh inning stretch, graduate student designated hitter Hayden Schott got the party started in the bottom half of the frame with a 3-run blast to center field. Junior right fielder Braden Montgomery followed that up with his own multi-run homer to left.

Montgomery has smashed a home run in three consecutive contests and four of his last five. The former Stanford Cardinal has reached base safely in 41 straight games.

Junior right-handed pitcher Josh Stewart (1-0) earned the victory after pitching 1.1 scoreless innings of relief, allowing 2 hits and 1 hit by pitch with a season-high 4 strikeouts. In his first career start, freshman RHP Isaac Morton tossed a game-high 7 Ks over 2.1 scoreless frames.

Texas A&M continues its five-game homestand with a three-game series against Rhode Island this weekend. Friday’s matchup is scheduled to start at 6 p.m.

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No. 4 Texas A&M sweeps Wagner, has allowed fewest runs through 7 games in program history

After the Aggies had their first gritty win of the year on Saturday they left absolutely no doubt on Sunday to earn a second straight sweep.

After the Texas A&M baseball team had its first gritty victory of the season on Saturday, they left absolutely no doubt on Sunday afternoon to earn a second consecutive sweep.

The Aggies (7-0) remained undefeated to conclude the weekend, wrecking Wagner 21-2 in seven innings to earn their second straight sweep to begin the 2024 season. Texas A&M head coach Jim Schlossnagle tallied his 900th career win and 89th in College Station against the Seahawks (0-6).

Senior first baseman Ryan Targac led the way, going 3-for-5 with 5 runs batted in and 1 run scored. The Aggies scored 5 in the second frame, 4 in the fourth, 5 in the fifth and 7 in the sixth.

Junior right-handed pitcher Tanner Jones (1-0) earned the win by pitching 2.0 hitless innings with 3 strikeouts. Sophomore LHP Shane Sdao tallied 4 Ks without allowing a hit over the next 2.0 frames. In his second career performance, freshman RHP Isaac Morton allowed the only 2 runs in the fifth inning and gave up 1 hit, 2 walks and 1 hit by pitch with 1 punchout.

RHPs, seniors Brock Peery (0.1) & Zane Badmaev (1.1 IP), and junior Josh Stewart (1.0) recorded 1, 3 & 1 strikeouts, respectively, without allowing a hit. The pitching staff collectively allowed 1 hit and 2 walks with 18 Ks on Sunday.

The 8 runs that Texas A&M has allowed through the first seven games are the fewest in program history. The Aggies’ 8 home runs thus far are the most since 2000. The series finale was the fourth time this season that Texas A&M has racked up hits and runs each in double digits.

The Aggies will finish their eight-game homestand at Blue Bell Park to begin the campaign on Tuesday at 6 p.m. versus Lamar University of Beaumont, Texas.

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Texas A&M baseball team accomplishes something that hasn’t been done in over a century

The Aggies officially began the season this weekend with a sweep of McNeese State, accomplishing something that hadn’t been done since 1918.

The Texas A&M baseball team officially began the 2024 season this weekend and it couldn’t have gotten off to a better start.

The Aggies (3-0) swept McNeese State at Blue Bell Park to kick off the campaign. Texas A&M outscored the Cowboys 31-1 over three games and accomplished history in the process.

According to Kyle Stafford of Texas A&M Athletics Communications, the pitching staff allowing only one run through the first three games is the fewest in program history since 1918. The Aggies won 15-0 on Friday, 6-1 on Saturday and 10-0 on Sunday.

Ryan Prager earned the season-opening win by pitching 5.0 innings, allowing 1 hit and 1 hit by pitch with 9 strikeouts. Isaac Morton and Brad Rudis each pitched 2.0 innings in relief.

Brock Peery took the win on Saturday after pitching 0.2 innings of relief without giving up a hit, walking one batter and striking out another. Justin Lamkin got the start and went 3.2 innings, allowing 2 hits, 2 walks and 2 HBPs with 6 Ks.

Evan Aschenback gave up the lone run of the weekend, pitching 2.2 innings in relief, allowing 3 hits with 4 punchouts. Zane Badmaev earned the save by pitching 2.0 innings in relief of Peery, giving up 1 hit and 1 walk with 3 Ks.

Shane Sdao started on the bump Sunday. He pitched 5.0 innings, allowing 4 hits and 1 walk with 5 strikeouts. Luke Jackson allowed 2 hits in 1.0 inning pitched. Peery (0.2 IP) and Josh Stewart (0.1 IP) each tallied 1 K in their respective appearances. The series finale ended after seven innings due to the run rule.

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