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USA Today
04-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Texas A&M Baseball Recap: Royo's heroics in Game 1, LSU's late surge in Game 2
Texas A&M Baseball Recap: Royo's heroics in Game 1, LSU's late surge in Game 2 Texas A&M (26-20, 9-14 SEC) split the doubleheader against No. 2 LSU (38-10, 15-8 SEC) on Saturday in front of a packed crowd at Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park in Bryan-College Station. It was a true pitcher's duel across both games, with neither offense able to break away. The starting pitchers delivered stellar performances, keeping the score tight throughout. On the hitting side, Ben Royo has been on fire lately, and his recent performances might earn him a move up in the lineup. More at-bats for him could be a major advantage for coach Michael Earley and the Aggies. Game 1 Recap Texas A&M struck first in the bottom of the second inning when Ben Royo doubled to center field, bringing Kaeden Kent home after he reached on a walk. The game remained locked until the sixth inning when LSU's Jared Jones launched a solo home run to tie it up. In the seventh, LSU threatened with a runner on base and a double down the third baseline. Instead of holding at third, they sent the runner home, but Jamal George delivered a clutch throw that hit the cutoff man, who threw him out at the plate. The Aggies capitalized immediately. Royo led off the bottom of the seventh with a triple, putting himself in prime scoring position. Coach Earley made a strategic move, pinch-hitting Hayden Schott for Jamal George, and Schott delivered an RBI single to reclaim the lead at 2-1. Wyatt Henseler followed with a single, setting up Caden Sorrell, who hit a routine sac fly to center. The ball was dropped, allowing the runners to advance and Sawyer Farr to score, extending the lead to 3-1. On the mound, ace Ryan Prager lasted an impressive seven innings, striking out five while allowing LSU one earned run off the solo homer. Both teams remained scoreless for the rest of the game, securing the Aggies' 3-1 victory. GAME NOTES: Ben Royo led the team with 2 hits Texas A&M had 6 hits and struck out 16 times Ryan Prager was the winning pitcher - 7.0 innings / 5 strikeouts / 3 BB Kaiden Wilson picked up the save - 1.1 innings / 1 strikeout / 1 BB Game 2 Recap A similar script to the first, with dominant pitching keeping both offenses in check. The teams combined for just nine hits, and scoring opportunities were scarce. Texas A&M had its best chance in the bottom of the fifth, putting two runners on with one out. However, back-to-back strikeouts by Hayden Schott and Terrance Kiel II ended the threat, leaving both runners stranded. LSU capitalized in the sixth, using two doubles and small-ball tactics to push two runs across the plate. Ben Royo responded with a solo home run to cut the deficit to one, but that was the last offensive spark for the Aggies. Over the final three innings, A&M struggled at the plate, racking up strikeouts on the way to a 2-1 loss. LSU junior SP Anthony Eyanson was stellar on the mound, striking out a career-high 14 batters while lasting the entire nine innings for a complete game. GAME NOTES: Ben Royo, Caden Sorrell, and Bear Harrison logged the only three hits of the game Texas A&M had 3 hits, 1 home run, and struck out 14 times Justin Lamkin was the losing pitcher - 5.1 innings / 6 strikeouts / 1 BB Caden McCoy was lights out in relief - 3.2 innings / 6 strikeouts / 0 BB The rubber match will take place on Sunday at 1 p.m. CT and can be viewed on SEC Network+ Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
USA Today
30-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Texas A&M defeats Lamar 13-6 behind Ben Royo's grand slam
Texas A&M defeats Lamar 13-6 behind Ben Royo's grand slam Texas A&M (25-19, 8-12 SEC) once again took care of business during its midweek matchup after being swept on the road by No. 1 Texas, defeating a 36 win Lamar team 13-6 behind five home runs and 13 hits, including a grand slam by second baseman Ben Royo, and two solo homers from star outfielder Caden Sorrell. Wiping the slate clean after enduring three consecutive one run losses was the main goal entering the week, and after trailing 1-0 heading into the third inning, A&M's offense woke up, as Ben Royo's two-run home run led two his fourth inning RBI fly out, which spurred the Aggies' fifth inning explosion. Royo led the Aggies with seven RBI. Leading 3-1, Wyatt Henseler hit his tenth home run of the year, and after Caden Sorrell scored on a throwing error, Ben Royo stepped up to the plate with bases loaded, hitting his eigth home run and first grand slam of the year, as the Aggies led 9-1 heading into the sixth. However, after Caden Sorrell's solo homer, Lamar went on its own run in the top of the 8th. Trailing 10-1, Lamar scored five runs in the eighth, as freshman pitcher Caden McCoy faced a bases-loaded situation, but got out of the jam to head into the bottom of the frame. For insurance purposes, Caden Sorrell continued to prove that he is the most talented player on the roster, hitting his ninth homer of the year, and combined with a bases-loaded walk, the Aggies took care of business before facing LSU on Friday night. Outside of the late five runs allowed, Texas A&M's bats were reignited, and the hope is that this team the Texas sweep is behind a team that needs at least five more SEC wins to make into the SEC Tournament. Note: Head coach Michael Earley was ejected the game after arguing a call. Texas A&M will host No. 2 LSU (37-9) on Frday, May 2 at 6:00 p.m. CT. The game will stream on SEC Network+. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
USA Today
19-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Aggie fans & media react to Texas A&M's series-clinching win over Arkansas in Game 3
Aggie fans & media react to Texas A&M's series-clinching win over Arkansas in Game 3 Even though the Texas A&M baseball team's consecutive game winning streak came to an end in Game 2 of the series against No. 2 Arkansas, the conference winning streak remains intact. The series came down to a dramatic game three in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where a blazing-hot Texas A&M Aggies team faced the No. 2-ranked Arkansas Razorbacks, known for one of the best offenses in college baseball. A&M consistently delivered timely hits throughout the game, showcasing their dominance. A significant weather delay before the seventh inning seemed poised to favor the Razorbacks, providing them a moment to regroup. However, Texas A&M's Ben Royo turned the tide with a crucial solo home run immediately after the weather break, extending the Aggies' lead. This momentum carried through as A&M effectively shut down every scoring threat by Arkansas. The Aggies exited Baum-Walker Stadium triumphantly, securing their third straight SEC series victory. This victory also marked their first series win in Fayetteville since 2016, solidifying their standing in the SEC and underscoring their capabilities as a formidable force in college baseball. Below are some of the best reactions from fans and media after Friday's win. The Aggies pick up a major series win on the road A&M baseball is back Texas A&M baseball is on a hot streak After starting 1-9, the Aggies are 8-10 with a chance to get to .500 next weekend in conference play The Aggies are starting to get healthy and will have plenty of options for the lineup going forward The Razorbacks don't lose often at home except for this weekend Luke Jackson was nails in relief Texas A&M has now beaten the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the nation The way the team is playing in April is what everyone expected at the beginning of the season First time since 2016 that A&M has won a series in Fayetteville The Texas A&M vs Texas series next weekend is going to be a barn burner A&M looks good but there is still a lot of baseball left to be played Aggies Win!! Texas A&M will host Sam Houston at Blue Bell Park on Tuesday, April 22, at 6:00 p.m. CT. The game will be streamed on SEC Network+. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
