Aggies Defeat Tigers in High-Scoring Affair

No. 25 Texas A&M baseball earns first SEC opening game win of the season against Missouri

Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:57pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with sharp, overlapping planes of maroon, gold, and other vibrant colors representing the dynamic action on the field.Texas A&M's offensive firepower and pitching depth proved too much for Missouri in a high-scoring conference clash.Montgomery Today

In a back-and-forth battle, the No. 25 Texas A&M Aggies baseball team defeated the Missouri Tigers 11-9 in the opening game of their Southeastern Conference series. The Aggies jumped out to an early lead, but the Tigers fought back before A&M's relief pitchers shut the door in the ninth inning.

Why it matters

This win sets the Aggies up well to take the series against Missouri, an important early-season conference matchup. Texas A&M is looking to get off to a strong start in SEC play after struggling in conference games last season.

The details

Texas A&M's redshirt junior left-handed pitcher Shane Sdao struggled, going just 4.2 innings and giving up 7 runs on 9 hits. However, the Aggie offense exploded in the 4th inning, scoring 7 runs to take a commanding 10-1 lead. Missouri fought back with a 4-run 5th inning, but A&M held on for the 11-9 victory behind strong relief pitching.

  • The game was played on March 28, 2026.
  • The series-opening contest was at 4 p.m. on March 27.

The players

Shane Sdao

Texas A&M's redshirt junior left-handed starting pitcher, who struggled in 4.2 innings of work.

Gavin Grahovac

Texas A&M's junior first baseman, who reached base twice via hit-by-pitch and walk.

Jorian Wilson

Texas A&M's freshman left fielder, who hit a home run and double to drive in runs during the Aggies' big 4th inning.

Caden Sorrell

Texas A&M's junior center fielder, who hit a 3-run home run as part of the Aggies' 7-run 4th inning.

Jase Woita

Missouri's graduate student first baseman, who hit a solo home run to bring the Tigers within 2 runs late in the game.

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What they’re saying

“This win sets us up well to take the series against Missouri. We're looking to get off to a strong start in SEC play this season.”

— Caden Sorrell, Texas A&M Junior Center Fielder

What’s next

The Aggies will look to clinch the series against Missouri on Friday, March 27 at 4 p.m.

The takeaway

Texas A&M's explosive offense and resilient relief pitching helped them overcome an early deficit and earn a crucial opening-game win in SEC play, setting them up for a potential series victory over Missouri.