Feb. 17, 2026, 5:06 a.m. CT

Texas A&M baseball (3–0) opened the 2026 season with a statement, sweeping Tennessee Tech and piling up 45 runs across the weekend. It was the kind of offensive eruption that answered several early questions—and raised expectations even higher—as the Aggies now turn their attention to their first midweek matchup of the year against A&M‑Corpus Christi.

At the plate, the Aggies showed real maturity. They paired power with patience, drawing 22 walks and launching eight home runs while looking every bit like a top‑25 offense. The approach was disciplined, the contact was loud, and the lineup depth was obvious from top to bottom.

On the mound and defensively, the results were encouraging but not spotless. Given the level of competition, the Aggies expected to be a bit cleaner, and the pitching staff surrendered more hits than anticipated. Still, the foundation looked solid, and Tuesday offers another chance to tighten things up before the schedule stiffens.

A&M‑Corpus Christi arrives at 4–0 after a four‑game sweep of Stonehill to open its season. The Islanders are led by second baseman Cade Sanchez, who did a little bit of everything on opening weekend and earned Southland Conference Hitter of the Week honors. They’ll rely heavily on his ability to produce timely offense if they hope to hang around at Blue Bell Park.

Tuesday night marks the 16th meeting between the programs, with Texas A&M holding a commanding 15–0 series lead. The most recent matchup ended in a 17–7 run‑rule win for the Aggies, and they’ll look to maintain that dominance while continuing to sharpen their identity early in the season.

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Below is all the information for the game:

What channel is Texas A&M vs. A&M-Corpus Christi on today?TV Channel: SEC Network+Livestream: ESPN AppWhat time is Texas A&M vs. A&M-Corpus Christi today?Date: Tuesday, February 17Start time: 6 p.m. CT

The Texas A&M vs A&M-Corpus Christi game starts at 6 p.m. CT from Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park in Bryan-College Station

Starting Pitchers

Texas A&M: TBA

Stats: N/A

A&M-Corpus Christi: TBA

Stats: N/A

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