Texas A&M Baseball Stuns Texas in Series Upset

Aggies take two of three games against rival Longhorns in dominant fashion.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 12:19am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a college baseball game, with players and the field broken down into overlapping, angular shapes and planes in a vibrant color palette.Texas A&M's decisive series win over rival Texas shatters preconceptions about the balance of power in college baseball.College Station Today

The Texas A&M baseball team pulled off a major upset over the weekend, defeating the highly-ranked Texas Longhorns in their SEC series matchup. The Aggies won the first two games of the series, including an 11-4 blowout victory, embarrassing Texas head coach Jim Schlossnagle in the process.

Why it matters

This series win is a significant boost for the Texas A&M program, which has been looking to make a statement against their in-state rival since Schlossnagle left the Aggies to take the Texas job in 2024. The Longhorns were heavily favored, but the Aggies proved they are a force to be reckoned with in the conference.

The details

Texas A&M's offense has been on fire, with standout performances from players like Gavin Grahovac, Caden Sorrell, and Nico Partida. Even their star transfer Chris Hacopian hasn't needed to contribute much, showing the depth of the Aggies' lineup. The Longhorns' vaunted pitching staff has been no match for the Aggies' bats so far in the series.

  • The series took place on April 11-12, 2026.
  • The Aggies won the first two games, including an 11-4 blowout on April 12.

The players

Jim Schlossnagle

The head baseball coach of the Texas Longhorns, who previously held the same position at Texas A&M before leaving for the rival program in 2024.

Gavin Grahovac

A standout player for the Texas A&M baseball team, who has been a key contributor in the series win over Texas.

Caden Sorrell

Another Texas A&M player who has performed well in the series against the Longhorns.

Nico Partida

A Texas A&M player who has also been a key part of the Aggies' offensive onslaught against Texas.

Chris Hacopian

A star transfer player for Texas A&M who has not needed to contribute much in the series, yet the Aggies have still dominated.

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What’s next

The Aggies will go for a series sweep against the Longhorns in the final game on April 13 at 1 PM central.

The takeaway

Texas A&M's dominant performance against their in-state rival Texas has proven that the Aggies are a force to be reckoned with in the SEC. The series win is a significant boost for the program and a humbling experience for the highly-ranked Longhorns.