Texas A&M Baseball Hosts Tennessee Tech in Saturday Matchup

Aggies look to build on offensive outburst in season opener

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Texas A&M baseball team, fresh off a 15-6 win over Tennessee Tech in their season opener, will host the Golden Eagles again on Saturday afternoon at Blue Bell Park. The Aggies recorded 18 hits in the series opener, their most in a season opener since at least 2000. Texas A&M will send right-hander Weston Moss to the mound, while Tennessee Tech counters with left-hander Cooper Casteel.

Why it matters

This early-season matchup between Texas A&M and Tennessee Tech provides an opportunity for the Aggies to build momentum and exceed modest preseason expectations. A strong offensive performance and another win would set the tone for A&M's season, while Tennessee Tech looks to bounce back from the series-opening loss.

The details

In the series opener, the Aggies scored 12 runs in the final four innings to pull away for a 15-6 victory. Texas A&M's 18 hits were the most in a season opener for the program since at least 2000. On the mound, Weston Moss, a 6-foot-4 right-hander, will get the start for the Aggies. He finished last season with a 6-3 record in 22 appearances. Tennessee Tech will counter with left-hander Cooper Casteel, who is in his first season with the Golden Eagles after spending 2025 at Lee University.

  • The game is scheduled for 12 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • The series opener was played on Friday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Weston Moss

A 6-foot-4 right-hander for the Texas A&M Aggies, Moss finished last season with a 6-3 record in 22 appearances.

Cooper Casteel

A left-hander for the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, Casteel is in his first season with the team after spending 2025 at Lee University.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This early-season matchup between Texas A&M and Tennessee Tech provides an opportunity for the Aggies to build on their impressive offensive performance in the series opener and potentially exceed modest preseason expectations. The pitching matchup between Weston Moss and Cooper Casteel will be an intriguing one to watch as both teams look to gain an advantage in the series.