Aggie Offense Soars in 8-3 Win Over Islanders

Three freshmen power Texas A&M baseball to victory in midweek matchup

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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No. 24 Texas A&M baseball defeated Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 8-3 on Tuesday, Feb. 17, thanks to strong performances from three freshmen starters. The Aggies overcame an early 2-0 deficit with a three-run sixth inning, including a two-run home run from freshman shortstop Boston Kellner. Freshman right fielder Jorian Wilson and junior catcher Bear Harrison also hit home runs to help the Aggies pull away late.

Why it matters

The win continues Texas A&M's strong start to the season, as the Aggies improve to 5-0. The performance of the three freshmen starters is particularly noteworthy, as it demonstrates the team's depth and ability to get contributions from young players early in the season.

The details

Sophomore right-handed pitcher Gavin Lyons got the start for the Aggies, but the Islanders struck first with back-to-back home runs in the second inning. A&M loaded the bases in the third but couldn't capitalize. In the fourth, freshman third baseman Nico Partida hit a solo home run to get the Aggies on the board. In the sixth, Kellner hit a two-run shot to give A&M the lead, and Wilson added a solo homer in the seventh. Harrison's two-run blast in the eighth provided insurance runs.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
  • The Aggies will begin a series against Penn on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 6 p.m.

The players

Gavin Lyons

Sophomore right-handed pitcher who started the game for Texas A&M.

Cade Sanchez

Graduate student second baseman for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi who hit a home run in the second inning.

Boston Kellner

Freshman shortstop for Texas A&M who hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning.

Jorian Wilson

Freshman right fielder for Texas A&M who hit a solo home run in the seventh inning.

Bear Harrison

Junior catcher for Texas A&M who hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning.

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What they’re saying

“You have to have a certain level of talent to play and succeed when you're in college baseball as a freshman. But they've also had some really good performances in practice where you feel good about putting them in there.”

— Michael Earley, Head Coach (thebatt.com)

“I swung and just prayed for the best, and that's what happened. My team was there, they were building me up.”

— Jorian Wilson, Freshman Right Fielder (thebatt.com)

What’s next

The Aggies will look to continue their undefeated start when they begin a series against Penn on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 6 p.m. at Blue Bell Park.

The takeaway

The strong performances from Texas A&M's freshmen starters, including home runs from Kellner, Wilson, and Harrison, demonstrate the depth and talent of the Aggies' roster as they look to build on their 5-0 start to the season.