No. 24 Texas A&M Baseball Rallies Late to Beat Penn, 2-1

Aggies secure series victory with walk-off win in 11 innings

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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No. 24 Texas A&M baseball team claimed a dramatic 2-1 victory over Penn in 11 innings on Saturday at Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park. The Aggies rallied in the bottom of the ninth to tie the game, then won it in the 11th on a bases-loaded walk by Sawyer Farr.

Why it matters

This win extends Texas A&M's impressive start to the season, moving their record to 6-0. The Aggies' pitching staff has been particularly dominant, not allowing a walk in their last 35.2 innings pitched.

The details

Trailing 1-0 since the third inning, the Aggies tied the game in the bottom of the ninth when Sawyer Farr delivered a clutch double to score Terrence Kiel II. In the 11th inning, Kiel and Nico Partida reached base with singles, and Travis Chestnut followed with a bunt single to load the bases. Farr then walked with the bases loaded to drive in the winning run.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • The Aggies rallied to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth inning.
  • Texas A&M won the game in the 11th inning on Sawyer Farr's bases-loaded walk.

The players

Sawyer Farr

Delivered the game-tying double in the ninth inning and drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded walk in the 11th.

Weston Moss

Pitched a quality start, going 6.0 innings and allowing just one unearned run on five hits while matching his career-high with eight strikeouts.

Juan Vargas

Effective in relief, tossing 3.0 shutout innings with one strikeout.

Clayton Freshcorn

Earned the win after pitching clean 10th and 11th innings, not allowing a baserunner and striking out two.

Terrence Kiel II

Went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a walk.

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What they’re saying

“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)

What’s next

The Aggies will look to complete the sweep of Penn on Sunday, February 23, 2026.

The takeaway

This victory showcases the resilience and depth of the Texas A&M baseball team, as they rallied late to secure the series win over Penn. The Aggies' impressive start to the season, coupled with their dominant pitching, has them poised for a successful campaign.