No. 23 Baseball Downs Arizona State, 9-3, in Amegy Bank College Baseball Series Finale
Mar 02, 2026 | Baseball
Caden Sorrell opened the scoring in the first inning with a two-run opposite field home run. After the Sun Devils (8-4) knotted things up at two in the top of the second inning, the Aggies (10-1) scored three runs in the bottom half of the frame to take the lead for good.
A wild pitch brought home another run for the Maroon & White in the third inning. The Aggies tallied another three spot in the sixth inning behind an RBI groundout from Boston Kellner and a two-RBI single by Nico Partida.
Aiden Sims worked 4.2 innings as the starter, allowing two earned runs on three hits. The righty walked three batters and struck out four. Ethan Darden registered 2.1 innings of relief and suffered just one earned run. Clayton Freshcorn (2-0) earned the win, working the final two frames in scoreless fashion.
TOP PLAYERS
Caden Sorrell – 1-for-4, 1 R, 2 RBI, 1 HR, 1 HBP
Nico Partida – 2-for-4, 1 R, 2 RBI, 1 BB
Ethan Darden – 2.1 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
Clayton Freshcorn – 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
SCORING SUMMARY
B1 | Terrence Kiel II drew a leadoff walk and Sorrell blasted a home run to left field to get the Aggies on the board first. A&M 2, Arizona State 0.
T2 | Nu'u Contrades lined a single up the middle and Garrett Michel homered to even the score. A&M 2, Arizona State 2.
B2 | Partida walked to start the frame. Bear Harrison and Sawyer Farr were each hit with a pitch to load the bases. Kiel plated a run on a fielder's choice to the shortstop. Harrison crossed home plate on a wild pitch and Farr scored on an RBI single by Gavin Grahovac. A&M 5, Arizona State 2.
B3 | Blake Binderup singled on a line drive that was lodged in the pitcher's uniform. Harrison singled to center field to move the runner to third. Binderup scored on a wild pitch to put the Aggies up by four. A&M 6, Arizona State 2.
T6| The Sun Devils got one run back on a Dominic Longo home run to left field. A&M 6, Arizona State 3.
B6 | Kiel, Grahovac and Jake Duer each drew walks to load the bases with one out. Kellner grounded out to third but advanced each baserunner to plate a run. Partida landed a single just inside the right field line to score two more runs. A&M 9, Arizona State 3.
GAME NOTES
- Sunday's contest marked the fourth all-time meeting between the two clubs.
- With the win, the Aggies lead the series 3-1.
- The Maroon & White finished the weekend 2-1 and are 5-1 all-time when playing at Globe Life Field.
- Sunday night's attendance was 8,903.
- Duer, Kiel and Kellner have reached base safely in all 11 games.
- With a single in the fourth, Duer's hit streak has reached seven games.
- Harrison stole his first base of the season.
- Each Aggie in the starting lineup reached base safely.
UP NEXT
Texas A&M returns home Tuesday, March 3 for a midweek bout with UIW from Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park. First pitch is slated for 4 p.m.
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Freshcorn, Clayton (2-0)
L: Jaden Alba (1-1)
Batting:
HR: Garrett Michel 1 ; Dominic Longo 1
RBI: Garrett Michel 2 ; Dominic Longo 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Nu'u Contrades 1 ; Garrett Michel 1 ; Dominic Longo 1
SB: Landon Hairston 1 ; Nu'u Contrades 2 ; Dominic Longo 1
HBP: Dean Toigo 1 ; Nu'u Contrades 1 ; Ky McGary 1

Batting:
HR: Sorrell, Caden 1
RBI: Kiel II, Terrence 1 ; Sorrell, Caden 2 ; Grahovac, Gavin 1 ; Kellner, Boston 1 ; Partida, Nico 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Kiel II, Terrence 2 ; Sorrell, Caden 1 ; Grahovac, Gavin 1 ; Duer, Jake 1 ; Partida, Nico 1 ; Binderup, Blake 1 ; Harrison, Bear 1 ; Farr, Sawyer 1
SB: Harrison, Bear 1
HBP: Sorrell, Caden 1 ; Harrison, Bear 1 ; Farr, Sawyer 1
PO: Grahovac, Gavin 1























