May 5, 2025

Texas A&M Baseball Clinches Series Victory Over No. 2 LSU

News Summary

Texas A&M baseball secured a thrilling 6-4 victory over No. 2 LSU, thanks to a crucial eighth-inning three-run homer by Caden Sorrell. The Aggies rallied from a 4-2 deficit before clinching their series against LSU. This win improved Texas A&M’s record to 27-20 and showcased key performances from players like Terrence Kiel II and Weston Moss. With their upcoming series against Missouri, the Aggies aim to build on this victory and enhance their position in the SEC standings.

College Station, Texas – Texas A&M Baseball Clinches Series Victory Over No. 2 LSU with Late-Inning Heroics

In an exciting turn of events, Texas A&M emerged victorious against second-ranked LSU, rallying to secure a 6-4 win on Saturday evening. A decisive three-run homer from rightfielder Caden Sorrell in the eighth inning propelled the Aggies to victory, improving their overall record to 27-20 and their Southeastern Conference (SEC) record to 10-14. LSU, on the other hand, fell to 38-11 overall, with a conference record now standing at 15-9 following this loss.

Game Highlights

The game was tightly contested, with LSU initially taking a 4-3 lead in the sixth inning, thanks to a two-run homer from catcher Luis Hernandez. Texas A&M, however, responded with a crucial RBI single from leftfielder Terrence Kiel II in the fourth inning, narrowing the gap to 4-3. In the fifth inning, shortstop Kaeden Kent tied the game with his tenth home run of the season, a solo shot that sent the crowd into a frenzy.

Then, in a dramatic eighth inning, the Aggies scored four runs after trailing by two. Centerfielder Jace LaViolette’s infield single brought in a run, paving the way for Sorrell’s three-run blast, which ultimately sealed the victory and shifted the momentum firmly in favor of Texas A&M.

Pitching Efforts

Reliever Weston Moss played a vital role in the Aggies’ success, earning the win by pitching an impressive 3.0 scoreless innings, allowing only one hit, and striking out two batters. This victory marked Moss’s sixth win of the season, boosting his record to 6-2. Conversely, LSU’s reliever Zac Cowan faced struggles on the mound, giving up two runs on two hits in just 0.1 inning of work, which resulted in his record dropping to 2-2.

Previous Encounter and Series Summary

The win came after Texas A&M had previously split a doubleheader against LSU, winning the first game 3-1 but narrowly losing the second 2-1. With this latest victory, the Aggies secured two out of three games in the series against the highly-ranked Tigers. In the first game of the doubleheader, Texas A&M faced challenges with their batting, going just 3 for 23 with runners on base; however, strong pitching from Ryan Prager helped them clinch the win. In the second game, the Aggie offense faltered significantly, managing only three hits.

Three players notably contributed to this final game’s offensive resurgence: Wyatt Henseler, Gavin Kash, and Kaeden Kent each reached base multiple times, highlighting a more dynamic performance compared to earlier struggles in the series.

Looking Ahead

As the Aggies celebrate this hard-fought victory, they are set to face last-place Missouri in their next series starting on Friday at 6 p.m. The team will look to build on their momentum against Missouri as they work to improve their standings in the SEC.

Meanwhile, LSU will shift its focus to their upcoming match against Grambling State at 6:30 p.m. CT on Tuesday. The game will be available on the LSU Sports Radio Network and streamed on the SEC Network +, giving fans a chance to support their team as they bounce back from this defeat.

This latest game adds an exciting chapter to an ongoing rivalry, showcasing the competitive spirit of college baseball and setting the stage for an engaging remainder of the season.

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