Aggies Bounce Back with Win Over Arizona State

No. 23 Texas A&M defeats Arizona State 9-3 to conclude weekend in Arlington

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The No. 23 Texas A&M Aggies bounced back from a lopsided loss to top-ranked UCLA with a 9-3 victory over Arizona State on Sunday night to close out the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington. The Aggies scored early and answered each time Arizona State scored, resulting in a 2-1 weekend against power conference opponents with SEC play just two weeks away.

Why it matters

The Aggies' response to their first loss of the season was an important test as they prepare to enter SEC play. Winning two out of three games against tough non-conference opponents is a positive sign for A&M, which is looking to build momentum heading into conference action.

The details

Texas A&M got off to a fast start, with Caden Sorrell's first-inning, opposite-field home run staking the Aggies to a 2-0 lead. While Aggie starter Aiden Sims struggled, surrendering a two-run homer to Garrett Michel in the second inning, the A&M offense bounced back immediately, scoring three runs off Arizona State's Jaden Alba in the bottom half of the second to retake the lead. When the Sun Devils homered again off Ethan Darden in the sixth, the Aggies answered with a three-run outburst to extend their advantage to six runs, which they maintained the rest of the way.

  • Caden Sorrell hit a two-run home run in the first inning to give Texas A&M an early 2-0 lead.
  • Garrett Michel hit a two-run home run for Arizona State in the second inning to tie the game at 2-2.
  • Texas A&M scored three runs in the bottom of the second inning to regain the lead at 5-2.
  • Dominic Longo hit a solo home run for Arizona State in the sixth inning to make the score 6-3.
  • Texas A&M answered with a three-run sixth inning to extend their lead to 9-3.

The players

Michael Earley

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

Caden Sorrell

A Texas A&M player who hit a two-run home run in the first inning to give the Aggies an early lead.

Aiden Sims

The starting pitcher for Texas A&M, who struggled but battled through 4.2 innings.

Nico Partida

The Texas A&M third baseman who went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored.

Garrett Michel

The Arizona State player who hit a two-run home run in the second inning to tie the game.

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What they’re saying

“Controlled the strike zone. Threw strikes. Got runners in when we needed to get them in.”

— Michael Earley, Texas A&M Head Coach (TexAgs)

“I feel like it's a big leadership thing. We hold everyone accountable. Every single guy is a leader. … Everyone is keeping each other accountable, and no one lets the small things slip.”

— Nico Partida, Texas A&M Third Baseman (TexAgs)

What’s next

The Aggies will look to continue their momentum as they prepare to begin SEC play in two weeks.

The takeaway

Texas A&M's ability to bounce back from a lopsided loss and defeat a tough Arizona State team shows the team's resilience and leadership, which will be crucial as they enter the rigors of SEC competition.