Updated May 15, 2026, 10:04 p.m. CT
Texas A&M‘s backs were against the wall after the 18-11 loss in the series opener, but the Aggies bounced back to take Game 2 with an 11-9 win over Mississippi State on Friday night.
The success at the plate was led by an outstanding performance at the plate from Caden Sorrell, who went 3-of-5 with six RBIs, including a two-run home run. He was just a single shy of hitting for the cycle against the Bulldogs’ pitching staff, which ranked third in team ERA in the SEC entering the weekend.
Overall, it was another successful night for the Aggie lineup, even with Nico Partida still missing from the lineup due to injury. Gavin Grahovac recorded a solo homer and Blake Binderup secured a three-run home run, among the 15 hits that Texas A&M recorded in the win against Mississippi State.
It wasn’t the team’s best performance of the season, but the solid outing from the offense got the job done to force a rubber match on Saturday.
While the Aggie hitters were red hot, it was another night of struggles on the mound for the pitching staff. With Aiden Sims absent due to tightness, Weston Moss got the start in Game 2. He recorded four strikeouts but allowed four hits and three earned runs across two innings. Shane Sdao replaced Moss and allowed six hits and five earned runs, while striking out three in four innings pitched.
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Clayton Freshcorn provided five strikeouts and allowed just two hits to close out the game and send the fans at Olsen Field home happy, but the Aggies must find an answer for the lack of consistency on the bump moving forward.
Next up, Texas A&M returns to Blue Bell Park tomorrow with an opportunity to take the series over Mississippi State. First pitch is scheduled for 11 a.m. CT and the contest will be broadcast live on the SEC Network.
FINAL: Texas A&M 11, Mississippi State 9
The Aggies bounce back to take Game 2 and force an all-important rubber match against the Bulldogs on Saturday. Sorrell had a massive day at the plate, going 3-of-5 with six RBIs, including a two-run homer, and was a single shy of the cycle. Texas A&M notched 15 hits, including three home runs, and 15 RBIs as a team, but the pitching staff continued to struggle. National seeding will be on the line in the series finale tomorrow.
End of B8: Texas A&M 11, Mississippi State 9
Two groundouts and a strikeout make for a quick 1-2-3 inning. The Aggies will look to close the game out in the top of the ninth.
End of T8: Texas A&M 11, Mississippi State 9
Mississippi State leaves a runner stranded in the eighth. The Aggies need just three more outs to secure the win.
End of B7: Texas A&M 11, Mississippi State 9
Runners left stranded for Texas A&M in the seventh. The Aggies need to record six more outs to force the rubber match Saturday.
B7: Texas A&M 11, Mississippi State 9
Hacopian’s one-out single and Harrison’s two-out single have Texas A&M in scoring position in the seventh.
End of T7: Texas A&M 11, Mississippi State 9
Freshcorn does a nice job in his first inning on the mound to keep Mississippi State at bay in the top of the seventh.
End of B6: Texas A&M 11, Mississippi State 9
The Bulldogs get out of the inning with just one run allowed, as the Aggies leave the bases loaded. Clayton Freshcorn will take over on the mound for Sdao in the seventh.
B6: Texas A&M 11, Mississippi State 9
Kellner is hit by a pitch, which scores a run for the Aggies. Davis will enter for Miller on the mound for the Bulldogs with the bases still loaded.
B6: Texas A&M 10, Mississippi State 9
A pitch hit Binderup, and the bases are now loaded for the Aggies with one out.
B6: Texas A&M 10, Mississippi State 9
A walk from Duer and a one-out single from Royo have Texas A&M in scoring position in the sixth.
End of T6: Texas A&M 10, Mississippi State 9
Sdao limits the damage in the sixth, but Mississippi State adds two runs to cut Texas A&M’s lead, 10-9, entering the bottom of the sixth.
T6: Texas A&M 10, Mississippi State 9
Frei records a lead-off double for the Bulldogs to open the sixth. Sullivan blasts a two-run homer after the double to make it just a one-run lead.
End of B5: Texas A&M 10, Mississippi State 7
Sorrell drives home two runs in the fifth for the Aggies.
B5: Texas A&M 10, Mississippi State 7
The Aggies extend their lead from Sorrell’s two-RBI double. That marks his sixth RBI of the contest, and he is just a single shy of hitting for the cycle.
B5: Texas A&M 8, Mississippi State 7
Kellner moves Wilson to second base with a one-out single to center field. They both move into scoring position after a wild pitch.
B5: Texas A&M 8, Mississippi State 7
Wilson opens the inning with a single to get things started for the Aggies.
End of T5: Texas A&M 8, Mississippi State 7
The Bulldogs leave a runner stranded in the fifth, after back-to-back groundouts and a fly-out.
End of B4: Texas A&M 8, Mississippi State 7
Nothing going for the Aggies in the fourth, but they still hold an 8-7 lead.
End of T4: Texas A&M 8, Mississippi State 7
Sdao avoids any additional damage after the two-run homer from Woodson.
T4: Texas A&M 8, Mississippi State 7
Sullivan moves Reese to second base with a one-out single.
T4: Texas A&M 8, Mississippi State 7
If you tuned in for a pitching duel, it might be time to change the channel. Woodson takes Sdao’s pitch to left field for a two-run homer with still no outs in the inning.
T4: Texas A&M 8, Mississippi State 5
Milewski doubles to lead off the inning for Mississippi State.
End of B3: Texas A&M 8, Mississippi State 5
Texas A&M takes an 8-5 lead from a four-spot in the third. Binderup’s three-run homer and Grahovac’s solo shot give the Aggies a three-run lead entering the fourth at Olsen Field.
B3: Texas A&M 8, Mississippi State 5
The Aggies aren’t done, as Grahovac sends a solo shot to right field.
B3: Texas A&M 7, Mississippi State 5
Texas A&M snatches the lead right back after Binderup mashes a three-run home run to left field.
B3: Texas A&M 4, Mississippi State 5
Royo secures a one-out single and Wilson knocks a double down the left field line. The massive opposite field hit puts two in scoring position for the Aggies with one out in the third.
End of T3: Texas A&M 4, Mississippi State 5
Two home runs allow the Bulldogs to take the lead in the third, as the pitching woes continue for the Aggies.
T3: Texas A&M 4, Mississippi State 4
Mississippi State leads off the inning with a solo home run from Sullivan. Parker draws a walk on the next at-bat, forcing the Aggies to remove Moss and bring in Shane Sdao to pitch in the third.
End of B2: Texas A&M 4, Mississippi State 3
Sorrell is left stranded at third base, but not before he tacked on two more runs for the Aggies in the second to take the lead over the Bulldogs.
B2: Texas A&M 4, Mississippi State 3
Texas A&M takes the lead back off Sorrell’s two-RBI triple. Through two innings, Sorrell has four RBIs.
B2: Texas A&M 2, Mississippi State 3
Kellner fouls out, but Binderup advances to third base. Grahovac draws a one-out walk, giving the Aggies runners on the corners.
B2: Texas A&M 2, Mississippi State 3
Binderup leads off the inning with a double down the left field line.
End of T2: Texas A&M 2, Mississippi State 3
Another bunt is mishandled by the Aggies, allowing another run to score before Moss can get out of the inning. The Bulldogs hold a 3-2 lead over the Aggies entering the bottom of the second.
T2: Texas A&M 2, Mississippi State 2
Milewski’s RBI single ties the game. The Bulldogs have runners on the corners with one out.
T2: Texas A&M 2, Mississippi State 1
A bunt causes some trouble for the Aggies, as Moss slips and can’t make a good throw to first base. The error allows Parker to score. Mississippi State has runners on second and third with no outs in the inning.
T2: Texas A&M 2, Mississippi State 0
The Bulldogs are looking to respond in the top of the second. Parker’s walk and a base hit from Stallman have runners on first and second base with no outs.
End of B1: Texas A&M 2, Mississippi State 0
Texas A&M takes a 2-0 lead over Mississippi State off Sorrell’s two-run home run in the bottom of the first. The Aggies recorded three hits in the inning against Stone.
B1: Texas A&M 2, Mississippi State 0
A throwing error on Royo’s hard-hit grounder to second base allows him to reach second base and Hacopian to third.
B1: Texas A&M 2, Mississippi State 0
Hacopian follows Sorrell’s two-run homer with a single to right field. Texas A&M is having some success early against Stone, with three straight hits to open the bottom of the first.
B1: Texas A&M 2, Mississippi State 0
Texas A&M is on the board after Sorrell’s massive two-run home run. The Aggies take a 2-0 lead in the first.
B1: Texas A&M 0, Mississippi State 0
Grahovac leads off the inning with a single to give the Aggies their first baserunner of the contest.
End of T1: Texas A&M 0, Mississippi State 0
Moss records two strikeouts in a solid 1-2-3 inning to kick things off in the first.
Texas A&M:
3B, Gavin GrahovacCF, Caden SorrellDH, Chris HacopianLF, Jake DuerC, Bear Harrison2B, Ben RoyoRF, Jorian Wilson1B, Blake BinderupSS, Boston Kellner
Mississippi State:
2B, Gehrig Frei3B, Ace ReeseDH, Noah SullivanRF, Jacob Parker1B, Reed StallmanCF, Bryce ChanceLF, Vytas ValinciusC, Kevin MilewskiSS, Ryder WoodsonGame Schedule
Game 1 – May 14 at 6 p.m. CT
Texas A&M: LHP Ethan Darden (4-1, 3.33 ERA, 27.0 IP, 20 K, 12 BB)Mississippi State: LHP Tomas Valincius (8-2, 2.52 ERA, 75.0 IP, 105 K, 16 BB)Channel: SEC Network+
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Game 2 – May 15 at 6 p.m. CT
Texas A&M: Weston Moss (9-3, 5.67 ERA, 54.0 IP, 54 K, 18 BB)Mississippi State: RHP Duke Stone (6-1, 4.65 ERA, 62.0 IP, 85 K, 24 BB)Channel: SEC Network+
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Game 3 – May 16 at 11 a.m. CT
Texas A&M: TBD (N/A)Mississippi State: TBD (N/A)Channel: SEC NetworkWays To Follow The SeriesTV/Streaming: SEC Network+ / ESPN AppRadio: 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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