Texas A&M Suffers Tough Midweek Loss to Texas State

Aggies' bullpen struggles in 9-8 defeat against in-state rival

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:09am

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Texas A&M baseball suffered a tough 9-8 loss to Texas State on Tuesday night, as the Aggies' depleted bullpen struggled to contain the Bobcats' lineup. Despite strong offensive performances from Gavin Grahovac and Boston Kellner, the Aggies were unable to overcome the pitching woes and dropped their first midweek contest of the season.

Why it matters

The loss is a setback for Texas A&M, which has been dealing with pitching depth issues all season. The Aggies will need to shore up their bullpen ahead of this weekend's crucial Lone Star Showdown against the Texas Longhorns, a key series in the race for the SEC title.

The details

Texas A&M starter Cole Hubert allowed four hits and three earned runs in just 2.0 innings, and the Aggies used five pitchers in the game. While the offense produced 10 hits and 8 runs, including home runs from Grahovac and Kellner, it wasn't enough to overcome the pitching struggles and the Aggies suffered the one-run defeat.

  • The game took place on Tuesday night in San Marcos, Texas.
  • The loss was Texas A&M's first midweek defeat of the 2026 season.

The players

Gavin Grahovac

Texas A&M slugger who hit his ninth home run of the season in the loss.

Boston Kellner

Texas A&M outfielder who hit a two-run homer in the game.

Cole Hubert

Texas A&M starting pitcher who struggled, allowing four hits and three earned runs in 2.0 innings.

Grant Cunningham

Texas A&M relief pitcher who combined with Ethan Darden for eight strikeouts.

Ethan Darden

Texas A&M relief pitcher who combined with Grant Cunningham for eight strikeouts.

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What’s next

The Aggies will look to rebound this weekend when they host the Texas Longhorns in a crucial Lone Star Showdown series at Blue Bell Park.

The takeaway

Texas A&M's pitching depth continues to be a concern, and the Aggies will need to shore up their bullpen if they hope to contend for the SEC title. The loss to Texas State is a setback, but the Aggies have a chance to bounce back in a big way against their in-state rival Texas this weekend.