Texas A&M baseball secured its fifth straight SEC series on Sunday, as the Aggies claimed a 5-1 win over the Florida Gators in the series finale at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville.
Right-hander Weston Moss made the start on the mound for Texas A&M in Game 3. The junior from Spring, Texas, recorded two strikeouts while allowing four hits and two walks against the Gators. Meanwhile, the Aggies’ lineup returned to form against Florida’s talented pitching staff.
After extending his season home run total to 14 in Game 2, first baseman Gavin Grahovac put Texas A&M on the board first with an RBI single in the top of the third inning. Second baseman Chris Hacopian followed Grahovac with a sac fly to put the Aggies up 2-0 over the Gators early in the contest.
A wild pitch from Florida pitcher Russell Sandefer scored Bear Harrison in the fourth to make it 3-0 in the Maroon and White’s favor, but designated hitter Caden McDonald responded with an RBI single to put Florida on the board entering the fifth.
Jorian Wilson’s solo home run in the sixth and Harrison’s solo shot in the top of the ninth put the game out of reach for the Gators, as the Aggies improved to 33-8 (14-6 SEC).
While Texas A&M’s powerful offensive attack was the talk of Game 3, Texas A&M also received impressive performances from Moss, Gavin Lyons and Clayton Freshcorn in the win.
Lyons entered the game in relief of Moss, posting two strikeouts and allowing one hit in 3 innings of work. The Guilford, Connecticut, native earned the win, while Freshcorn secured the save with one strikeout and three hits in 2 innings on the bump.
Texas A&M will face Tarleton State in a nonconference matchup on Tuesday night at Blue Bell Park. The contest is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. CT and can be streamed on SEC Network+.
FINAL: Texas A&M 5, Florida 1
The Aggies secure their fifth straight SEC series win, with a 5-1 victory over the Gators in the series finale. Wilson and Harrison secured solo home runs for Texas A&M, while Moss, Lyons and Freshcorn had excellent outings on the mound to keep Florida at bay. The massive road win over the Gators and a Georgia loss against Ole Miss would put Texas A&M in sole possession of first place in the SEC standings.
End of T9: Texas A&M 5, Florida 1
Harrison comes up clutch with a solo home run to extend the lead out to four runs in the ninth.
B8: Texas A&M 4, Florida 1
Bowen’s double advances Cyr to third. The Gators have two runners in scoring position with one out in the eighth.
B8: Texas A&M 4, Florida 1
Cyr’s first hit of the contest is a one-out single to center field. The Gators are trying to get something going with just five outs remaining.
End of T8: Texas A&M 4, Florida 1
The Aggies go down in order at the top of the eighth. Clayton Freshcorn is in the game to pitch for Lyons and will look to close this one out.
End of B7: Texas A&M 4, Florida 1
The Gators leave two runners stranded in the seventh. Texas A&M needs just six more outs to secure its fifth consecutive SEC series.
B7: Texas A&M 4, Florida 1
Stripling’s lead-off single is followed by a hard-hit line drive to first base, which Grahovac secures. One out and a runner on first base for the Gators in the seventh.
End of T7: Texas A&M 4, Florida 1
The Aggies go down in order in the seventh. Texas A&M holds a 4-1 lead over Florida entering the bottom of the seventh.
End of B6: Texas A&M 4, Florida 1
The sixth comes and goes quickly, as Lyons pitches a 1-2-3 inning.
End of T6: Texas A&M 4, Florida 1
Florida prevents Texas A&M from adding more runs to its lead, as the Aggies leave Harrison stranded in scoring position to end the inning.
T6: Texas A&M 4, Florida 1
The Gators are making another pitching change following Wilson’s home run and Harrison’s double. Texas A&M has a runner in scoring position with just one out in the inning.
T6: Texas A&M 4, Florida 1
Wilson demolished a solo home run to deep center field to extend Texas A&M’s lead in the sixth.
End of B5: Texas A&M 3, Florida 1
Excellent job by Lyons in place of Moss, as he strikes out one and forces an inning-ending double play. That marks the second double play of the contest for the Aggies.
B5: Texas A&M 3, Florida 1
Gavin Lyons enters the contest to replace Moss after he pitches a lead-off walk to Myers.
End of T5: Texas A&M 3, Florida 1
Duer’s one-out single gets the Aggies going in the top of the fifth, but Partida grounded into a double play to conclude the inning.
End of B4: Texas A&M 3, Florida 1
McDonald’s RBI single gets the Gators on the board. Florida is stringing together some nice at-bats, but Moss forces Kendall to pop up and leave two runners stranded.
B4: Texas A&M 3, Florida 0
The Gators have runners on the corners with two outs, after a wild pitch and a walk from Moss.
B4: Texas A&M 3, Florida 0
Moss forces back-to-back fly outs, but Kurland records a two-out ground-rule double. Runner in scoring position for Florida.
End of T4: Texas A&M 3, Florida 0
The Aggies add another run in the fourth for a 3-0 lead over the Gators.
T4: Texas A&M 3, Florida 0
Texas A&M adds to its lead, as Wilson scores on a wild pitch. Harrison moves to third on the pitch, but Grahovac strikes out. Two outs for the Aggies with a runner in scoring position for Sorrell.
T4: Texas A&M 2, Florida 0
Harrison’s double moves Wilson to third, and the Aggies have two runners in scoring position with no outs in the inning.
T4: Texas A&M 2, Florida 0
Wilson leads off the inning with a single. No outs for Harrison.
End of B3: Texas A&M 2, Florida 0
Moss records another excellent inning of work against the Gators. He has notched two strikeouts and allowed just two hits through 3 innings of work. 1-2-3 inning sends us to the fourth.
End of T3: Texas A&M 2, Florida 0
The Aggies score two runs from Grahovac’s RBI single and Hacopian’s sac fly in the third.
T3: Texas A&M 2, Florida 0
Hacopian’s sac-fly to center field is deep enough to score Grahovac from third. Texas A&M has a 2-0 advantage over Florida.
T3: Texas A&M 1, Florida 0
Kellner leads off the inning with a single and advances to second base on a throwing error. Grahovac follows him with an RBI single that plates the first run of the contest to give the Aggies a 1-0 lead. Sorrell also singles to move Grahovac all the way around to third base. Runners on the corners with no outs in the inning for Texas A&M.
End of B2: Texas A&M 0, Florida 0
Nice bounce back from Moss on the mound to get out of the inning unscathed. Florida leaves runners stranded on the corners to end the inning. The Aggies and Gators enter the third scoreless.
B2: Texas A&M 0, Florida 0
Moss starts the inning with a strikeout, but hits Kurland. Stripling’s single moves Kurland to second, and the Gators now have runners in scoring position with just one out in the inning.
End of T2: Texas A&M 0, Florida 0
A nice outing on the mound for Sandefer in the top of the second against the Aggie lineup. He recorded his first strikeout of the contest in the inning. The 1-2-3 inning sends us to the bottom of the second at Condron Family Ballpark.
End of B1: Texas A&M 0, Florida 0
Jones secures a lead-off single for the Gators, but the Aggies turn a nice double play to clear the base path. Moss forces another groundout on the next pitch for a quick six-pitch inning. Texas A&M and Florida are scoreless entering the second inning in Gainesville.
End of T1: Texas A&M 0, Florida 0
Some nice hitting from Hacopian and Duer gave Texas A&M a shot to strike first, but Partida’s fly-out ended the inning. Moss will jog out to the bump and start this one on the mound for the Aggies.
T1: Texas A&M 0, Florida 0
Duer’s single into right field moves Hacopian all the way to third base. Two outs and runners on the corners for the Aggies in the first inning.
T1: Texas A&M 0, Florida 0
Hacopian records a two-out single for the first hit of the day.
First pitch moved to 12:30 p.m. CT
Starting lineups
Texas A&M
Florida
Game schedule
Game 1 – April 24 at 5:30 p.m. CT
Channel: SEC Network +
Texas A&M: LHP Shane Sdao
Stats: 3-2, 5.60 ERA, 53.0 IP, 62 K, 13 BB
Florida: RHP Aidan King
Stats: 6-2, 1.71 ERA, 52.2 IP, 55 K, 13 BB
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Game 2 – April 25 at 4 p.m. CT
Channel: SEC Network
Texas A&M: RHP Aiden Sims
Stats: 7-0, 3.44 ERA, 55.0 IP, 57 K, 17 BB
Florida: RHP Liam Peterson
Stats: 1-3, 3.42 ERA, 50.0 IP, 71 K, 27 BB
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Game 3 – April 26 at 12 p.m. CT
Streaming: SEC Network +
Texas A&M: TBD
Stats: N/A
Florida: RHP Russell Sandefer
Stats: 2-1, 3.86 ERA, 30.1 IP, 38 K, 12 BB
Ways to follow the series
TV/Streaming: SEC Network / ESPN App
Radio: Locally Sports Radio 1150/93.7 The Zone
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