SAN MARCOS – No. 18 Texas A&M fell in a seesaw battle to Texas State, 9-8, Tuesday night from the newly named Irvine-Rasmussen Ballpark.
Eight hitters in the Maroon & White lineup recorded a hit, totaling ten in the contest with six going for extra bases.
The Aggies (25-7) tallied the first runs of the game in the opening frame behind an RBI double from Caden Sorrell and a single from Jake Duer. Gavin Grahovac drilled a solo homer in the second inning to put the Maroon & White up, 3-0.
The Bobcats (22-10) evened the score in the bottom of the second with a solo homer and a two-RBI double. Texas State claimed a 6-3 lead in the third inning with another three-spot.
Boston Kellner put the Aggies within a run in the fourth inning with a two-run jack to left field. Texas A&M reclaimed the lead in the sixth inning behind an RBI single from Chris Hacopian and a two-out double from Nico Partida, putting the Maroon & White ahead, 7-6.
Texas State tallied three runs in the seventh inning behind two walks and two hits to claim a 9-7 lead.
The Aggies mustered a run in the ninth inning but ultimately could not overcome the late deficit.
Cole Hubert made the start for Texas A&M, allowing three runs in 2.0 innings with two strikeouts. Grant Cunningham worked 3.0 innings of one-run relief, striking out four. Gavin Lyons, Juan Vargas and Ethan Darden each made appearances out of the bullpen. Vargas (2-1) suffered the loss after allowing the go-ahead run on base with a walk.
TOP PLAYERS
Gavin Grahovac – 1-for-5, 3 R, 1 RBI, 1 HR, 1 HBP
Jake Duer – 2-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 BB
Bear Harrison – 2-for-4, 1 R, 1 2B, 1 BB
Boston Kellner – 1-for-4, 1 R, 2 RBI, 1 HR, 1 BB
Grant Cunningham – 3.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 4 K
SCORING SUMMARY
T1 | Grahovac reached on a fielding error and was brought home on a Sorrell double down the left field line. Duer shot an RBI single to left field to plate Sorrell. A&M 2, Texas State 0.
T2 | Grahovac drilled a solo homer to left-center field. A&M 3, Texas State 0.
B2 | Manny Salas led off with a home run to left field. Chase Mora was hit by a pitch, followed by a Clayton Namken double to put both runners in scoring position. Justin Vossos lined a double down the left field line to plate both runs. A&M 3, Texas State 3.
B3 | Rashaw Galloway singled up the middle. Dawson Park singled to right-center to move the runner to third. Ethan Farris plated a run on a sacrifice fly to center field. Jaquae Stewart homered to center field to put the Bobcats up by three. A&M 3, Texas State 6.
T4 | Harrison walked and Kellner launched a home run to left-center field. A&M 5, Texas State 6.
T6 | Grahovac reached on a fielding error, followed by a walk from Sorrell. Hacopian singled through the left side to plate Grahovac. Duer grounded into a double play, advancing Sorrell to third. Partida brough the run home on a double to right-center field. A&M 7, Texas State 6.
B7 | Jackson Cotton drew a walk to start the inning. Park walked with one out. Salas reached on a fielder’s choice that put Park out at second and advanced Cotton to third. Farris tied the game with a double to left-center field, moving Salas to third. Stewart singled down the left field line to plate two runs. A&M 7, Texas State 9.
T9 | Wilson shot a double to right-center field. He advanced to third on a wild pitch and later scored on a wild pitch. A&M 8, Texas State 9.
GAME NOTES
Tuesday’s midweek marked the 66th meeting all-time between the clubs. Despite the loss, the Aggies still lead the series 50-16.
2,786 fans attended Irvine-Rasmussen Ballpark for the contest.
Grahovac mashed the 34th home run of his career, tying Steven Truitt for ninth all-time on Texas A&M’s leaderboard.
The junior extended his hitting streak to seven games.
Sorrell has reached base safely in each of the last 26 games.
Wilson extended his hitting streak to 10 games.
Harrison has hit safely in each of his last five games.
Duer logged his 15th multi-hit performance of the season.
The senior has also reached base in 15 straight games.
The Aggie pitching staff registered double-digit strikeouts for the 10th time this season.
The Maroon & White’s offense slugged double-digit hits for the 16th time this year.
UP NEXT
No. 18 Texas A&M returns home for the Lone Star Showdown against No. 2 Texas. The opening contest of the three-game series is slated for 7 p.m. Friday night at Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park.
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