Updated April 25, 2026, 7:13 p.m. CT<\/p>\n
No. 7 Texas A&M<\/a> (32-8, 13-6 SEC) dropped its first game since April 7 on the road vs. Texas State, as Friday night’s miserable 9-2<\/a> loss to the Florida Gators<\/a> was defined on the mound, starting with Florida ace Aiden King’s brilliant eight innings, striking out six while allowing just two runs off Gavin Grahovac’s home run in the third inning.<\/p>\n After Friday’s poor showing, Texas A&M<\/a>‘s offense came alive, producing four home runs, including Gavin Grahovac’s second homer of the series, while freshmen Nico Partida and Jorian Wilson both homered after failing to produce a hit on Friday against Aiden King.<\/p>\n Sophomore Aiden Sims was excellent on the mound, allowing just two solo home runs, while Ethan Darden, Gavin Lyons, and closer Clayton Freshcorn allowed just two combined runs to secure the 8-4 win to tie the series heading into Sunday’s rubber-match.<\/p>\n Game 3 between Texas A&M and Florida will start at 12:00 p.m. CT. and will be available to stream on SEC Network+.<\/p>\n FINAL: Texas A&M 8, Florida 4 B9: Texas A&M 8, Florida 4<\/p>\n Florida scores on an RBI single, attempting what would be a miraculous comeback in the final frame. Still no outs.<\/p>\n Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!<\/a> End of B8: Texas A&M 8, Florida 3<\/p>\n Texas A&M is just three outs away from tying the Gators<\/a> on the road, as Clayton Freshcorn’s dominance on the mound continues after two strong frames.<\/p>\n T8: Texas A&M 8, Florida 3<\/p>\n Texas A&M star freshman Jorian Wislon belted a 2-run home run in the top of the eighth, as the Aggies look to tie the series 1-1 with one inning remaining.<\/p>\n End of B7: Texas A&M 6, Florida 3<\/p>\n Two pitching changes led to closer Clayton Freshcorn taking the mound to record the final out in the seventh, as the Aggies entered the final two frames with a three-run lead.<\/p>\n B6: Texas A&M 6, Florida 3<\/p>\n Florida scores a run on a sacrifice fly off pitcher Gavin Lyons, who replaced Aiden Sims in the bottom of the sixth. Lyons struck out the final batter in the inning heading into the seventh frame.<\/p>\n T6: Texas A&M 6, Florida 2<\/p>\n Jorian Wilson’s single score Terrence Kiel, who sped his way home to lengthen the Aggies lead in the top of the 6th.<\/p>\n B5: Texas A&M 5, Florida 2<\/p>\n Aiden Sims gave up his second home run of the game, this time to Florida’s Caden McDonald, who now has four hits and two home runs in the series.<\/p>\n T5: Texas A&M 5, Florida 1<\/p>\n Gavin Grahovac nailed his second two-run home run of the series, increasing the Aggies’ lead to four in the top of the fifth.<\/p>\n End of B4: Texas A&M 3, Florida 1<\/p>\n Despite freshman Boston Kellner’s error, Florida failed to take advantage of two base runners, as Aiden Sims continues to mow through batters heading into the top of the fifth.<\/p>\n T3: Texas A&M 3, Florida 1<\/p>\n Star freshman Nico Partida hit the second home run of the game, and his 12th on the year for the Aggies, providing Aiden Sims a cushion once he heads back to the mound.<\/p>\n End of B3: Texas A&M 2, Florida 1<\/p>\n Aiden Sims has retired nine of ten batters, while Blake Cyr’s solo home run serves as Florida’s only score on the day heading into the top of the fourth.<\/p>\n T3: Texas A&M 2, Florida 1<\/p>\n Chris Hacopian’s RBI double sent Grahovac home to give the Aggies a 2-1 lead in the top of the third, making more contact at the plate.<\/p>\n T3: Texas A&M 1, Florida 1<\/p>\n Texas A&M tied the game after Bear Harrison’s solo home run in the top of the second, hopefully providing the Aggie offense some momentum.<\/p>\n End of B1: Texas A&M 0, Florida 1<\/p>\n Outside of Cyr’s solo shot, Aiden Sims has been highly impressive on the mound, as the Aggies will head back to the plate with a chance to tie or take the lead.<\/p>\n B1: Texas A&M 0, Florida 1<\/p>\n Florida’s Blake Cyr gave the Gators their first lead of the game off a solo home run, as Aiden Sims has looked great so far, but missed on one pitch.<\/p>\n End of T1: Texas A&M 0, Florida 0<\/p>\n Texas A&M’s offense stalled out after Gavin Grahovac’s steal attempt, leading to pitcher Aiden Sims taking the mound.<\/p>\n Pre GameGame schedule<\/p>\n Game 1 – April 24 at 5:30 p.m. CT<\/p>\n Channel: SEC Network +<\/p>\n Texas A&M: LHP Shane Sdao<\/p>\n Stats: 3-2, 5.60 ERA, 53.0 IP, 62 K, 13 BB<\/p>\n Florida: RHP Aidan King<\/p>\n Stats: 6-2, 1.71 ERA, 52.2 IP, 55 K, 13 BB<\/p>\n ______________________________________________<\/p>\n Game 2 – April 25 at 4 p.m. CT<\/p>\n Channel: SEC Network<\/p>\n Texas A&M: RHP Aiden Sims<\/p>\n Stats: 7-0, 3.44 ERA, 55.0 IP, 57 K, 17 BB<\/p>\n Florida: RHP Liam Peterson<\/p>\n Stats: 1-3, 3.42 ERA, 50.0 IP, 71 K, 27 BB<\/p>\n ______________________________________________<\/p>\n Game 3 – April 26 at 12 p.m. CT<\/p>\n Streaming: SEC Network +<\/p>\n Texas A&M: TBD<\/p>\n Stats: N\/A<\/p>\n Florida: RHP Russell Sandefer<\/p>\n Stats: 2-1, 3.86 ERA, 30.1 IP, 38 K, 12 BB<\/p>\n Ways to follow the series<\/p>\n TV\/Streaming: 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 Cameron on X:\u00a0@CameronOhnysty<\/a>.<\/p>\n