No. 25 Texas A&M Holds Off Late Charge to Take Game 1 Vs. Missouri Tigers

The Aggies secured their first win over the Tigers despite a late comeback attempt.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 12:35pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in motion, with overlapping planes of maroon, gold, and black representing the players, field, and crowd.The Aggies' narrow victory over the Tigers showcases the intensity and unpredictability of conference baseball matchups.Columbia Today

The No. 25 Texas A&M Aggies defeated the Missouri Tigers 11-9 in the opening game of their three-game weekend series. The Aggies built an early 10-1 lead, but the Tigers mounted a late comeback, scoring six runs in the fifth inning and two more in the seventh to cut the lead to one. However, the Aggies held on, with Chris Hacopian driving in an insurance run in the ninth and Clayton Freshcorn recording the save.

Why it matters

This was an important conference win for the Aggies, who were swept by the Tigers last year. The game showcased the Aggies' offensive firepower as well as their ability to withstand a late surge from their opponents.

The details

The Aggies jumped out to an early 1-0 lead, but the Tigers tied it in the bottom of the first. In the fourth inning, the Aggies exploded for seven runs, highlighted by a three-run homer from Caden Sorrell and a solo shot from Jorian Wilson. The Aggies added two more runs in the fifth to make it 10-1. However, the Tigers mounted a comeback, scoring six runs in the fifth and two more in the seventh to cut the lead to 10-9. The Aggies added an insurance run in the ninth, and Freshcorn closed out the game for the save.

  • The first pitch for Game 2 of the weekend series is scheduled for 4:00 PM Saturday.
  • The Aggies and Tigers faced off in a three-game series last year, with the Tigers sweeping the Aggies at Blue Bell Park.

The players

Michael Earley

The head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies baseball team.

Juan Vargas

The relief pitcher who earned the win for the Aggies.

Clayton Freshcorn

The Aggies' closer who recorded the save.

Caden Sorrell

The Aggies' outfielder who hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning.

Jorian Wilson

The Aggies' player who hit a solo home run in the fourth inning.

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What’s next

The two teams will face off again on Saturday at 4:00 PM, where the Aggies will look to secure another conference win and continue their redemption after being swept by the Tigers last year.

The takeaway

This game showcased the Aggies' offensive firepower and their ability to withstand a late comeback attempt from their conference rivals. The win is an important step for the Aggies as they look to redeem themselves after last year's sweep and solidify their position in the conference standings.