The College Station Regional has played out almost exactly as projected, and Sunday night’s final comes down to the two teams most expected to be here. Texas A&M vs. USC, with a Super Regional berth on the line.
Texas A&M reached the final in the smoothest way possible, taking care of business early with wins over Lamar and Texas State to secure a 2–0 start. USC’s path was far more chaotic. After dropping their opener to Texas State, the Trojans fought through the losers’ bracket, eliminating Lamar before surviving a wild rematch with the Bobcats.
USC jumped out to an 8–0 lead, but Texas State clawed back with a four‑run fourth inning to tighten the game. The Trojans ultimately pulled away again late, setting up a scenario where they’ll need two wins Sunday night to advance, while the Aggies need just one.
A&M enters the matchup with a significant storyline. Head coach Michael Earley confirmed that ace Aiden Sims is out for the remainder of the postseason after re‑aggravating his injury. Trying to push him further, Earley said, would risk long‑term damage to his career. That leaves the Aggies searching for someone to step up on the mound in the biggest game of their season.
First pitch between the Aggies and Trojans is scheduled for approximately 8 p.m. CT, with the game streaming on ESPN+.
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