Aggies Take Two of Three in Arlington

Texas A&M baseball secures series win at Amegy Bank College Baseball Series

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

The Texas A&M baseball team took two of three games against Virginia Tech, UCLA, and Arizona State at the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series held at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The Aggies secured a shutout win over Virginia Tech, were run-ruled by top-ranked UCLA, and finished strong with a 9-3 victory against Arizona State.

Why it matters

The Aggies' performance at the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series demonstrates their competitiveness against top-tier college baseball programs, which is an important indicator of their potential for success in the upcoming conference play and postseason.

The details

In the first game, the Aggies cruised to a 10-0 run-rule victory over Virginia Tech, powered by an eight-run sixth inning. Starter Shane Sdao pitched six shutout frames. In the second game, the Aggies were run-ruled 11-1 by UCLA, who jumped out to an early lead. Jake Duer provided the lone Aggie run with a solo home run. In the series finale, the Aggies defeated Arizona State 9-3, with Caden Sorrell and Nico Partida providing key offensive contributions.

  • The Amegy Bank College Baseball Series took place over the weekend of February 28 - March 1, 2026.
  • The Aggies' next games will be a five-game homestand starting on March 3, 2026, welcoming Incarnate Word, Oakland, and Stephen F. Austin.

The players

Texas A&M

The Texas A&M baseball team, who entered the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series with a 9-0 record.

Shane Sdao

The Aggies' starting pitcher who posted six shutout frames and recorded his second win of the season in the victory over Virginia Tech.

Chris Hacopian

The Maryland transfer who returned to the Aggies' lineup and hit a home run in the first game, but exited early due to back soreness.

Caden Sorrell

The Aggie player who hit a two-run double in the six-run sixth inning against Virginia Tech.

UCLA

The top-ranked Bruins who cruised to an 11-1 run-rule victory over the Aggies.

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What’s next

Before conference play begins on March 13, the Aggies will return home to start a five-game homestand, welcoming Incarnate Word (March 3), Oakland (March 6-8), and Stephen F. Austin (March 10) to Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park.

The takeaway

The Aggies' series win against strong competition at the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series demonstrates their ability to compete at a high level and bodes well for their chances in upcoming conference play and the postseason.