Texas A&M’s backs are against the wall again on Friday, as the Aggies look to avoid their third consecutive SEC series loss in a high-stakes contest against Mississippi State.
The odds of obtaining a national seed are on the line for Michael Earley’s club, which suffered an 18-11 loss in the series opener on Thursday night. Texas A&M’s poor performance on the mound was highlighted by a 13-run third inning, which was the most runs allowed by the program since joining the conference in 2012. The Aggies allowed 16 hits, including four home runs, in their fourth straight series-opening loss.
Despite the inconsistent pitching on Thursday night, Texas A&M’s lineup had a successful outing against MSU, which ranked third in the SEC in team ERA entering the series. The absence of right-handed pitcher Aiden Sims means Weston Moss will get the start for the Aggies in Friday’s contest. Earley announced this week that Sims is currently battling some tightness, which led to a change in the rotation for the weekend.
Follow along with live coverage of the massive Game 2 matchup between Texas A&M and Mississippi State below:
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.
Starting Lineups
Texas A&M:
Mississippi State:
Game Schedule
Game 1 – May 14 at 6 p.m. CT
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Game 2 – May 15 at 6 p.m. CT
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Game 3 – May 16 at 11 a.m. CT
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