Updated March 27, 2026, 10:22 p.m. CT
After Missouri scored eight runs through two innings to close the gap, Texas A&M baseball held on to claim an 11-9 win in the series opener at Taylor Stadium in Columbia on Friday night.
Nico Partida’s two-out RBI single got the Aggies on the board in the first inning, but Missouri answered in the bottom of the second with a sacrifice-fly to tie the game at one run apiece. Freshman outfielder Jorian Wilson continued his successful first collegiate campaign with his third homer of the season in the third inning to give Texas A&M a 2-1 lead in the top half of the fourth.
The Aggies were not done, however. Caden Sorrell mashed a three-run homer to put the Maroon and White up four runs. Later in the inning, Chris Hacopian scored on a wild pitch and Wilson notched a two-out, two-RBI double in his return to the plate in the frame.
Missouri had much success against the Aggie bullpen in the final stretch of the contest, as the Tigers trailed by just one run in the bottom of the seventh. In the end, Texas A&M prevailed and is in position to secure an SEC series win on Saturday.
To do so, the Aggies need more consistent performances from the pitching rotation, especially starters. Right-hander Weston Moss is expected to start for Michael Earley’s club in Game 2. He enters the weekend with a 6.35 ERA and 29 strikeouts so far this season.
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Next up, Texas A&M will look to claim its first SEC series win, as they face Missouri in Game 2 on Saturday at 4 p.m. CT. All games against the Tigers will be broadcast live on SEC Network+.
FINAL: Texas A&M 11, Missouri 9
Texas A&M jumped out to a nine-run lead over Missouri, but the Tigers climbed back into the game and made this one close. The Aggies struggled to find success on the mound, allowing nine runs on 13 hits, including two home runs. Missouri’s bullpen also did a good job keeping Texas A&M’s lineup at bay after scoring 10 runs through five innings.
End of 8th: Texas A&M 10, Missouri 9
The Tigers threaten with two runners on base, but they’re left stranded to end the inning.
Serna’s one-out RBI single puts the Tigers down just one run in the inning.
Woita homered to deep right to cut the lead down to just two runs in the bottom half of the inning.
The Aggies remain in the lead, but by a slim margin, after giving up a six-spot in the bottom of the fifth. Texas A&M’s lineup will look to add some cushion in the seventh.
Benson’s three-run home run makes it 10-7, as the Tigers continue to chop away at Texas A&M’s lead.
Woita’s RBI single cuts the Aggies’ lead down to six runs. Runners on the corners with just one out for Mizzou in the fifth.
Seals records a one-out, two-RBI single to close in on Texas A&M’s lead.
It is all Texas A&M in CoMo, as the Aggies tack on two more runs from Kiel’s single. Runners on second and third with two outs in the inning.
The Aggies are pouring it on in Game 1 in Columbia, as Jorian notches two more RBI with a two-out double into right field.
Hacopian scores on a wild pitch to extend Texas A&M’s lead over Missouri.
Sorrell mashes a three-run homer to put the Aggies up 5-1. His 13th home run of the season was followed by Hacopian’s double with still just one out in the inning.
The freshman comes up massive again for the Aggies, as Wilson blasts a solo homer to right field to put Texas A&M back on top.
End of 3rd: Texas A&M 1, Missouri 1
Score remains tied at three, after Sdao pitches a 1-2-3 inning. He has recorded three strikeouts in the game so far.
Jordan’s sac-fly to center field plates a run for the Tigers to tie the game, 1-1, in the bottom of the second.
Benson’s lead-off double to right field gets the Tigers started in the bottom half of the inning.
Harrison leads off with a double to open the inning for the Aggies.
End of 1st: Texas A&M 1, Missouri 0
The Tigers threatened with runners on the corners and one out, but Durnin was caught trying to take home after an error by Harrison behind the plate. Woita flied out to center field to end the inning.
Partida comes through clutch for Texas A&M in the first with a two-out RBI single to left field to take an early 1-0 lead over Missouri.
Texas A&M:
1B, Gavin GrahovacCF, Caden Sorrell2B, Chris HacopianDH, Jake Duer3B, Nico PartidaLF, Terrence Kiel IIRF, Jorian WilsonC, Bear HarrisonSS, Boston Kellner
Missouri:
SS, Kam DurninCF, Kaden PeerRF, Pierre Seals1B, Jase WoitaDH, Cameron Benson2B, Blaize WardC, Mateo SernaLF, Donovan Jordan3B, Keegan KnutsonGame schedule
Game 1 – March 27 at 6 p.m. CT
Texas A&M: LHP Shane Sdao (3-1, 4.15 ERA, 34.2 IP, 38 K, 4 BB)Missouri: RHP Josh McDevitt (3-1, 3.19 ERA, 31.0 IP, 40 K, 20 BB)
Game 2 – March 28 at 4 p.m. CT
Texas A&M: RHP Weston Moss (3-2, 6.35 ERA, 28.1 IP, 29 K, 8 BB)Missouri: LHP Brady Kehlenbrink (3-2, 4.91 ERA, 33.0 IP, 47 K, 7 BB)
Game 3 – March 29 at 1 p.m. CT
Texas A&M: RHP Aiden Sims (4-0, 3.77 ERA, 31.0 IP, 35 K, 10 BB)Missouri: TBA (N/A)Ways to follow the seriesTV/Streaming: SEC Network+Radio: Locally Sports Radio 1150/93.7 The ZoneSocial: Follow the @AggiesBaseball on X for updatesInternet: 12thMan.com / 12th Man Mobile app for live play-by-play
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