Texas Rivalry Heat: Live Updates and Highlights From SEC College Baseball Showdown

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Texas basebal Coach Jim Schlossnagle secured his initial victory against his previous squad on Friday evening when the top-ranked Longhorns (35-5, 17-2 SEC) emerged victorious. Texas A&M has a record of 2-1 in their first game. of their three-game series.

Schlossnagle, who led Texas A&M (24-17, 8-11) to the national title just days before accepting the position at Texas, has garnered significant focus from the collegiate baseball community this week. This intense scrutiny comes following his departure to join an institution’s main rival.

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The Longhorns plan to send left-handed pitcher Luke Harrison to the mound at the outset, presenting a challenging matchup for the Aggies. This season, Harrison boasts an impeccable 3-0 record along with a 2.98 ERA. Conversely, Texas A&M will begin with right-hander Justin Lamkin, whose stats stand at 3-4 with a 4.13 ERA this year.

On Saturday, both squads will aim to boost their offensive performance, as the Aggies require a victory to prevent losing the three-game series.

Stay tuned here for continuous updates and key moments from the Texas versus Texas A&M baseball game on Saturday.

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The game between Texas and Texas A&M in baseball ended with a specific score.

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Texas vs Texas A&M baseball live updates

Thomas Burns strands two runners

What a sequence by Burns, who forces a pop up before striking out Texas A&M's 4- and 5-hole hitters Caden Sorrell and Wyatt Henseler to get out of the eighth inning unscatched.

Burns was overpowering the Aggies with his big fastball.

Terrence Kiel II started with a leading double.

In the top of the eighth inning, Texas A&M gets off to a strong start when leadoff hitter Terrence Kiel II hits his second double of the game. This puts runners at first and second with no outs for coach LaViolette, who faces an ongoing challenge trailing by three runs.

Texas adds to lead

Ethan Mendoza keeps up his impressive performance, hitting a double to the left-center field that brings Jayden Duplantier home from first base.

The Longhorns are ahead 3-1 in the seventh inning. Great job today, Ethan Mendoza.

Thomas Burns secures a lead of three runs, then closes with three consecutive outs.

Burns encounters no difficulties against the Aggies when pitching in relief, striking out all batters he faces heading into the seventh inning. The Aggies have just six outs left to make up a 2-1 deficit.

Texas turns to Thomas Burns in relief

Luke Harrison's afternoon is done. His final line: 6.0 innings, one run on four hits and a walk with six strikeouts.

Burns possesses a powerful fastpitch, with his initial throw of the seventh inning clocking in at 99 miles per hour.

Texas gains advantage due to Texas A&M mistake

Wilson gets the strikeout for the first out of the inning, but Jalin Flores takes off for third. Bear Harrison's pickoff throw isn't fielded by Wyatt Henseler, allowing Flores to score from second.

Kaeden Kent had a chance to get Flores out at home plate, but Kent's throw was just off-line enough to allow the Texas run. Longhorns lead 2-1 in bottom of the sixth inning.

Texas A&M turns to lefty Kaiden Wilson

Jackson only has to face one batter before Texas A&M opts for southpaw Kaiden Wilson from the bullpen to pitch against Texas' Casey Borba. Coach Michael Earley of the Aggies decides on this change amid a crucial moment in the contest.

Texas with baserunners at first and second

Lamkin starts off by walking the leadoff batter but gets substituted with Luke Jackson shortly after. Jackson subsequently makes an inaccurate throw during a pick-off attempt, advancing the Texas baserunner from first to second base. He follows up this error by issuing another walk, which places runners at both first and second bases.

Texas could seize the opportunity to get ahead in this situation.

Lamkin's day is done

Lamkin gets taken out midway through the sixth inning after firing his 96th pitch. His impressive day is over.

His final line: 5.1 innings, one earned run on four hits and two walks with eight strikeouts.

Texas A&M handing the ball to sophomore right-hander Luke Jackson, who can run it up with his strong fastball.

Lamkin manages to navigate past two baserunners and adds another scoreless inning.

Lamkin permits two hits but manages to escape the jam following a strikeout against Galvan to conclude the fifth inning. The left-handed pitcher from Texas A&M has tallied eight strikeouts so far this game.

Intense pitching battle ongoing in game two so far.

Luke Harrison from the Texas team and Justin Lamkin from Texas A&M were both taken out of the game on Saturday. Harrison pitched through the fifth inning, allowing only one earned run off three hits and a walk, while also managing to strike out five batters.

Meanwhile, Lamkin has fanned seven hitters across four innings, allowing just two hits—one of which is the solo homer hit by Ethan Mendoza.

Jayden Duplainter almost finishes the inning with a good backhand.

In the top of the fifth inning, Texas' second baseman Jayden Duplainter seems to execute a good backhand play, but Jace LaViolette manages to beat the throw following a review.

There is a baserunner from Texas A&M at first base, and they have two outs.

Lamkin concludes the fourth inning with a strikeout.

Lamkin has been solid aside from the solo homer he gave up in the third inning. He notches his seventh strikeout to conclude the fourth frame. Through four innings, the southpaw has surrendered just two hits and issued one walk.

Luke Harrison manages to get out of the inning with a backwards K.

Harrison punches out Royo to escape the top of the fourth inning, preventing Texas A&M from scoring additional runs. With runners at second and third and two outs, Harrison’s fastball catches Royo looking, resulting in a strikeout.

The game between Texas and their opponent is tied at 1-1 following a solo home run.

Ethan Mendoza, Texas' leading-off batter, equalizes the game for the Longhorns when he hits a solo home run towards left-center field. The baseball covered a distance of 394 feet, exiting the bat at an impressive speed of 99 miles per hour.

Texas A&M leaves two baserunners stranded

Kiel and LaViolette make it to base, yet the Aggies fail to take advantage when they have a runner in scoring position during the top of the third inning. With Lamkin’s hope to contain Texas’ batters, Texas A&M returns to the field.

Texas A&M puts up another zero

Lamkin continues his nice start to the game, as he picks up his third strikeout of the game to strand a Texas baserunner in the second inning. Aggies looking to add to their lead in the top of the third here.

Luke Harrison with a nasty breaking ball

Harrison puts up a zero in the second inning after tossing a nasty breaking ball on an inning-ending strikeout. Texas A&M's Blake Binderup was completely frozen by the pitch.

Texas A&M plates run in 1st inning

The Aggies jump ahead 1-0 when Wyatt Henseler's sacrifice fly brings home leadoff hitter Terrence Kiel II. Texas A&M enters the subsequent inning holding the advantage.

Texas baseball lineup today

DH Ethan Mendoza
C Rylan Galvan
SS Jalin Flores
CF Will Gasparino
1B Kimble Schuessler
3B Casey Borba
RF Tommy Farmer IV
LF Adrian Rodriguez
2B Jayden Duplantier

Luke Harrison pitching.

The Texas A&M baseball roster for today's game

RF Terrence Kiel II
CF Jace LaViolette
3B Wyatt Henseler
DH Caden Sorrell
C Bear Harrison
SS Kaeden Kent
1B Blake Binderup
2B Ben Royo
LF Jamal George

Justin Lamkin pitching.

The match between Texas and Texas A&M scheduled for today.

Time: 4 p.m. ET
Date: Saturday, April 26
Location: UFCU Disch-Falk Field (located in Austin, Texas)

The game between Texas and Texas A&M Baseball is scheduled for a 4 p.m. ET start time in Austin, Texas.

Where to watch Texas vs Texas A&M baseball

TV channel: ESPN2
Streaming: ESPN app | Fubo (free trial)

Longhorns-Aggies baseball will air live on ESPN2, with streaming options available on the ESPN app (with a TV provider login), or Fubo, the latter of which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

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