Updated April 17, 2026, 9:44 p.m. CT<\/p>\n
Texas A&M<\/a> baseball set the tone in Baton Rouge, La., on Friday night, as the Aggies<\/a> claimed a 10-4 win in the series opener against the LSU Tigers<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Aggies scored 10 runs for the 18th time this season, four of which came from freshman outfielder Jorian Wilson, who mashed two opposite-field two-run homers in one of the most impressive performances from an Aggie hitter in 2026. After being named to Baseball America’s Week 9 National Team of the Week, Texas A&M first baseman Gavin Grahovac secured his 11th home run of the season against LSU in Game 1.<\/p>\n Shane Sdao struck out four and allowed six hits with two earned runs in 4.2 innings of work before Gavin Lyons replaced him on the mound for the Aggies. Lyons notched four strikeouts and allowed just one earned run in relief of Sdao. Right-hander Ethan Darden came in to close things out with two strikeouts for Texas A&M’s 10th win of SEC play.<\/p>\n Aiden Sims will start on the bump for Texas A&M and William Schmidt for LSU in Game 2. Entering the weekend, Sims boasts a 6-0 record and a 3.56 ERA with 51 strikeouts so far this season. Schmidt has struck out 63 hitters and has a 3.22 ERA with a 4-3 record for the Tigers.<\/p>\n Next up, the Aggies will aim to take their fourth consecutive SEC series win against LSU on Saturday night. First pitch against the Tigers is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT and the matchup will be broadcast live on the SEC Network.<\/p>\n Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!<\/a> FINAL: Texas A&M 10, LSU 4<\/p>\n Every Aggie in the lineup made it on base in a 10-4 win over LSU in the series opener. Wilson blasted two opposite-field home runs and Grahovac had a solo shot, marking three total home runs in the contest for the Maroon and White against the Tigers. With the win, Texas A&M improves to 29-7 (10-5 in SEC play). Game 2 from Alex Box Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT and will be broadcast live on the SEC Network.<\/p>\n T9: Texas A&M 10, LSU 4<\/p>\n Wilson’s second home run of the contest is a two-run shot that puts the Aggies up by six in the ninth inning.<\/p>\n End of B8: Texas A&M 8, LSU 4<\/p>\n The Tigers score another on a sac-fly, but the Aggies get out of the inning. Three outs remain from a series-opening victory for the Maroon and White.<\/p>\n B8: Texas A&M 8, LSU 3<\/p>\n A throwing error on Partida scores a run for the Tigers. LSU has runners on second and third base with no outs.<\/p>\n T8: Texas A&M 8, LSU 2<\/p>\n Grahovac scores on a wild pitch to add another run to the Aggies’ lead. Texas A&M has runners on second and third base with two outs.<\/p>\n End of T7: Texas A&M 7, LSU 2<\/p>\n Texas A&M leaves a runner stranded in the seventh.<\/p>\n End of B6: Texas A&M 7, LSU 2<\/p>\n Lyons has two strikeouts and the Aggies remain in the lead entering the seventh.<\/p>\n T6: Texas A&M 7, LSU 2<\/p>\n Tell me if you’ve heard this one before… Grahovac’s solo home run puts the Aggies up by five in the sixth.<\/p>\n T6: Texas A&M 6, LSU 2<\/p>\n After striking out in his prior at-bats, Wilson bounces back with a two-run homer to extend the Aggies’ lead, 6-2, over LSU.<\/p>\n End of B5: Texas A&M 4, LSU 2<\/p>\n Arrambide’s RBI single adds a run for the Tigers in the fifth. Gavin Lyons is on the mound for the Aggies in place of Sdao, who finished the game with four strikeouts and two earned runs through 4.2 innings pitched.<\/p>\n End of T5: Texas A&M 4, LSU 1<\/p>\n Hacopian and Duer’s clutch singles score three runs for the Aggies to take the lead over the Tigers.<\/p>\n T5: Texas A&M 4, LSU 1<\/p>\n Duer’s two-RBI single extends Texas A&M’s lead to three runs in the fifth.<\/p>\n T5: Texas A&M 2, LSU 1<\/p>\n Hacopian’s RBI single gives Texas A&M a 2-1 lead in the fifth. The Aggies have runners on the corners with two outs.<\/p>\n End of 4th: Texas A&M 1, LSU 1<\/p>\n The Tigers tie the game with a solo homer in the bottom of the fourth.<\/p>\n B4: Texas A&M 1, LSU 1<\/p>\n Milam’s solo home run ties the game, 1-1, in the fourth.<\/p>\n End of T4: Texas A&M 1, LSU 0<\/p>\n Despite giving up a run in the third, Evans has done outstanding work on the mound for the Tigers. He is up to seven strikeouts through four innings against the Aggie lineup.<\/p>\n End of B3: Texas A&M 1, LSU 0<\/p>\n Three straight fly-outs from the Tigers end the inning. Texas A&M remains in front by a run entering the fourth.<\/p>\n End of T3: Texas A&M 1, LSU 0<\/p>\n Harrison’s lead-off walk got the Aggies started in the third. Kellner followed it with a single to advance Harrison to third, who scored on an RBI groundout from Sorrell. Texas A&M strikes first at Alex Box Stadium.<\/p>\n End of B2: Texas A&M 0, LSU 0<\/p>\n Sdao walks Pearson with two outs, but bounces back to close out the inning and leave another runner stranded. The Aggies and Tigers remain scoreless entering the third inning in Baton Rouge.<\/p>\n End of T2: Texas A&M 0, LSU 0<\/p>\n The Aggies go down in order in the second, as Evans brings his strikeout total to four through two innings on the bump.<\/p>\n End of B1: Texas A&M 0, LSU 0<\/p>\n Stanfield and Arrambide’s singles gave the Tigers runners on the corners, but Sdao leaves them stranded and closes out the first with two strikeouts.<\/p>\n End of T1: Texas A&M 0, LSU 0<\/p>\n Evans strikes out two and the Aggies leave Hacopian stranded on first to open the game. Sdao will aim to set the tone for Texas A&M on the mound in the home half of the first.<\/p>\n Starting lineups<\/p>\n Texas A&M:<\/p>\n 1B, Gavin GrahovacCF, Caden Sorrell2B, Chris HacopianDH, Jake Duer3B, Nico PartidaLF, Terrence Kiel IIRF, Jorian WilsonC, Bear HarrisonSS, Boston Kellner<\/p>\n LSU:<\/p>\n CF, Derek CurielLF, Chris StanfieldRF, Jake BrownDH, Cade ArrambideSS, Steven MilamC, Omar Serna Jr.1B, Mason Braun3B, John Pearson2B, Brayden SimpsonGame schedule<\/p>\n Game 1 – April 17 at 6 p.m. CT<\/p>\n Channel: ESPN<\/p>\n Texas A&M: LHP Shane Sdao<\/p>\n Stats: 3-2, 5.77 ERA, 48.1 IP, 58 K, 12 BB<\/p>\n LSU: RHP Casan Evans<\/p>\n Stats: 2-1, 4.91 ERA, 47.2 IP, 68 K, 23 BB<\/p>\n ______________________________________________<\/p>\n Game 2 – April 18 at 7 p.m. CT<\/p>\n Channel: SEC Network<\/p>\n Texas A&M: RHP Aiden Sims<\/p>\n Stats: 6-0, 3.56 ERA, 48.0 IP, 51 K, 15 BB<\/p>\n LSU: RHP William Schmidt<\/p>\n Stats: 4-3, 3.22 ERA, 44.2 IP, 63 K, 18 BB<\/p>\n ______________________________________________<\/p>\n Game 3 – April 19 at 1 p.m. CT<\/p>\n Streaming: ESPN<\/p>\n Texas A&M: TBD<\/p>\n Stats: N\/A<\/p>\n LSU: TBD<\/p>\n Stats: N\/A<\/p>\n Ways to follow the series<\/p>\n TV\/Streaming: ESPN & SEC Network \/ ESPN App<\/p>\n Radio:\u00a0Locally Sports Radio 1150\/93.7 The Zone<\/p>\n Social:\u00a0Follow the @AggiesBaseball<\/a>\u00a0on X for updates<\/p>\n Internet:\u00a012thMan.com \/ 12th Man Mobile app for live play-by-play<\/p>\n Contact\/Follow us\u00a0@AggiesWire<\/a>\u00a0on X\u00a0(formerly Twitter) and like our page on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions.\u00a0Follow Dylan on X:\u00a0@<\/a>dylanmflippo<\/a>.<\/p>\n