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Fresh off its fifth straight SEC series win<\/a>, Texas A&M<\/a> baseball faces Tarleton in a non-conference contest in Bryan-College Station on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n The Aggies<\/a> dropped the series opener against the Gators<\/a>, but recorded 8-4 and 5-1 wins to claim their first series in Gainesville since joining the conference. Texas A&M head coach Michael Earley has his club at 33-8 (14-6 in SEC) and just 0.5 games behind the Georgia Bulldogs<\/a> in the race for first place in the current league standings.<\/p>\n With series wins over Missouri, Vanderbilt, Texas, LSU and Florida, the Maroon and White have well-exceeded expectations, after being ranked No. 13 in the league’s preseason coaches poll<\/a>. Texas A&M will aim to keep its momentum rolling against an in-state program on the rise.<\/p>\n Tarleton baseball enters Blue Bell Park with a 28-15 (8-4 in WAC) record so far this season. The Texans have played exceptionally in 2026, boasting wins over Baylor and No. 2 Texas, while holding a two-game lead in first place in the WAC. In the latest D1 Baseball Field of 64<\/a>, Texas A&M is listed as the No. 5 national seed, hosting Wake Forest, UTSA and Tarleton, paired with the Lincoln Regional.<\/p>\n The Aggies must be prepared for infielder Slade McCloud, who leads the Texans with a .366 batting average, 1.037 OPS and 43 RBI. Five players, including McCloud, have secured five home runs or more, with Rayner Heinrich leading the team with eight.<\/p>\n Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!<\/a><\/p>\n Freshman Cole Hubert is expected to get the start on the mound for Texas A&M against Tarleton. The Hellertown, Pennsylvania, native has recorded a 9.77 ERA with 16 strikeouts. The visitors’ starting pitcher remains unknown entering the game.<\/p>\n Follow along with live coverage of Tuesday night’s matchup between the Aggies and Texans at Olsen Field:<\/p>\n What channel is Texas A&M vs. Tarleton State on today?TV Channel: SEC Network+Livestream: ESPN AppWhat time is Texas A&M vs. Tarleton State today?Date:\u00a0Tuesday, April 28Start time:\u00a06 p.m. CT<\/p>\n The Texas A&M vs. Tarleton State game starts at 6 p.m. CT from Blue Bell Park at Olsen Field in Bryan-College Station.<\/p>\n Starting pitchers<\/p>\n Texas A&M: LHP Cole Hubert (subject to change)<\/p>\n Stats: 0-0, 9.77 ERA, 15.2 IP, 16 K, 6 BB<\/p>\n Tarleton State: TBD<\/p>\n Stats: N\/A<\/p>\n Other ways to follow the game<\/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