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No. 7 Texas A&M faces No. 8 Auburn in a crucial three-game series this weekend, impacting national seeding. Both teams are in strong form, with A&M winning five straight SEC series and Auburn winning three in a row.
No. 7 Texas A&M (34â8, 14â6 SEC) returns to Aggieland this weekend for a pivotal threeâgame series against No. 8 Auburn (30â13, 12â9 SEC), a matchup carrying major nationalâseeding implications as both teams surge into the final stretch of SEC play.
Texas A&M survived its midweek matchup with Tarleton State despite rolling out a different lineup and a nonâweekend rotation, ultimately turning to Clayton Freshcorn to close the door late. Even so, it goes down as a solid RPI win, and Tarleton has already shown it can compete with top programs after beating Texas earlier this season.
Over the past month, the Aggies have been playing complete baseball. Pitching, defense, and offense are finally in sync across the full series, and it no longer feels like A&M must score 10 runs just to stay in control. The lineup remains dangerous 1â9, with quality depth options like Sawyer Farr and Blake Binderup available off the bench. After winning five straight SEC series, the Aggies are essentially locked into the postseason and now competing for a topâeight national seed.
Auburn has been streaky in SEC play but has caught fire recently, winning three straight conference series and posting an 8â3 record during that stretch. The Tigersâ trio of young arms has been a major factor, combining for 202 strikeouts to just 41 walks. Offensively, Auburn sits just behind A&M in team batting average at .310, compared to the Aggiesâ .314.
This weekend marks the 37th meeting between the programs, with Texas A&M holding a 21â15 advantage. The Aggies have controlled the matchup recently, winning seven of the last ten. With both teams pushing for nationalâseed positioning, this series carries postseason weight and should deliver a playoffâlike atmosphere at Blue Bell Park.
The exact start times for the Texas A&M vs Auburn series are typically announced closer to the event, so check local listings for updates.
The games will be broadcast on specific sports channels; check your local listings for the exact channel and streaming options.
Texas A&M is 34â8 with a 14â6 SEC record, while Auburn is 30â13 with a 12â9 SEC record.
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Below is all the information for the series:
Game 1 - May 1 at 7 p.m. CT
Channel: SEC Network
Texas A&M: LHP Shane Sdao
Stats: 3-3, 5.72 ERA, 56.2 IP, 66 K, 13 BB
Florida: RHP Andreas Alvarez
Stats: 7-2, 2.22 ERA, 52.2 IP, 69 K, 18 BB
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Game 2 - May 2 at 2 p.m. CT
Channel: SEC Network +
Texas A&M: RHP Aiden Sims
Stats: 8-0, 3.45 ERA, 60.0 IP, 64 K, 17 BB
Florida: LHP Jake Marciano
Stats: 3-3, 2.04 ERA, 61.2 IP, 82 K, 9 BB
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Game 3 - May 3 at 1 p.m. CT
Streaming: SEC Network +
Texas A&M: TBD
Stats: N/A
Florida: RHP Alex Petrovic
Stats: 7-1, 2.83 ERA, 60.1 IP, 61 K, 14 BB
TV/Streaming: SEC Network / ESPN App
Radio:Â Locally Sports Radio 1150/93.7 The Zone
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