Friday, May 1
College Station
7:00 PM
Texas A&M
vs
Auburn
No. 7 Baseball Hosts No. 8 Auburn for Top 10 SEC Matchup
Apr 30, 2026 | Baseball
COLLEGE STATION – No. 7 Texas A&M baseball continues SEC play in search of its sixth consecutive SEC series win with a three-game set against No. 8 Auburn from Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park. The series begins Friday at 7 p.m., followed by Saturday's matchup at 2 p.m. The series finale is slated for 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Game one of the series will broadcast on SEC Network, while games two and three will stream on SEC Network+. Each game may be heard locally on 1150 AM/93.7 FM The Zone. Fans may follow along through live stats or on X, @AggieBaseball.
Friday's matchup marks the 37th meeting between the Aggies (34-8, 14-6) and the Tigers (30-13, 12-9). In the all-time series, Texas A&M leads 21-15. The last time the two met came in the SEC Tournament in 2025, where the Maroon & White held on for a 3-2 victory.
The Aggies will send Shane Sdao to the mound in Friday's opener and Aiden Sims will get the start on Saturday. Sims' five wins in conference play are tied for second in the league.
In SEC play, the Aggies lead the conference in runs (175), home runs (43), RBI (163), slugging percentage (.537) and walks (130). Gavin Grahovac is riding a 13-game hitting streak in conference play and a 17-game hitting streak overall. In that 17-game span, the Orange, California, native owns a .403 batting average with 29 runs, 32 RBI and 12 home runs. Grahovac leads the conference in league SEC play in OPS (1.246), slugging percentage (.786), runs (31) and RBI (33).
The Aggies rank inside the top ten national ranks in on-base percentage (.434), slugging percentage (.577), home runs (90) and runs scored (393). On the mound, the Aggies rank second in walks allowed per nine innings (2.78) and rank seventh in strikeout to walk ratio (3.27).
PROMOTIONS AT THE BALLPARK
FRIDAY: SEC FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS: Enjoy a FREE fireworks show at Blue Bell Park at the end of the game.
SUNDAY: KIDS ONLY MINI BAT GIVEAWAY: First 1,000 KIDS, 12 and under receive a FREE Texas A&M Mini Bat POST RUN THE BASES.
JUNIOR AGGIE CLUB GAME: Junior Aggie Club members can claim a FREE ticket to the game & purchase additional tickets at a discounted price. Register your child (12 yrs or younger) for a JAC membership by 4/9 to claim offer.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
• Face painting: FREE face painting for all kids, found on the concourse across from the playground on the first base side.
• Anthem buddies: Kids 12 and under are welcome to stand by a player during the National Anthem. Kids can meet at the stairs on the first base line 30 minutes prior to the first pitch. The Anthem Buddies opportunity is limited and subject to change.
• Kids Run the Bases: Kids 12 and under are welcome to run the bases post-game. Kids can meet at the stairs on the first base line after the game to go down to the field.
GAMEDAY PARKING:
With multiple Aggie events scheduled throughout the weekend, fans are encouraged to arrive early. Parking is $5 with a baseball game ticket. On Saturday, parking remains $5 with a baseball game ticket until 2:30 p.m., after which all Reed Arena lots will increase to $30 per vehicle due to the Savannah Bananas event.
Fans are encouraged to make plans to arrive early and exhibit patience for the expected traffic and parking congestion around Blue Bell Park. Multiple parking options are available for fans this season:
For a comprehensive look at the gameday experience (tickets, parking, tailgating, etc.) at Blue Bell Park, visit our A to Z guide.
Follow the Aggies
Visit for more information on Texas A&M baseball. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M baseball team on Facebook, Instagram and X by following @aggiebaseball.
Game one of the series will broadcast on SEC Network, while games two and three will stream on SEC Network+. Each game may be heard locally on 1150 AM/93.7 FM The Zone. Fans may follow along through live stats or on X, @AggieBaseball.
Friday's matchup marks the 37th meeting between the Aggies (34-8, 14-6) and the Tigers (30-13, 12-9). In the all-time series, Texas A&M leads 21-15. The last time the two met came in the SEC Tournament in 2025, where the Maroon & White held on for a 3-2 victory.
The Aggies will send Shane Sdao to the mound in Friday's opener and Aiden Sims will get the start on Saturday. Sims' five wins in conference play are tied for second in the league.
In SEC play, the Aggies lead the conference in runs (175), home runs (43), RBI (163), slugging percentage (.537) and walks (130). Gavin Grahovac is riding a 13-game hitting streak in conference play and a 17-game hitting streak overall. In that 17-game span, the Orange, California, native owns a .403 batting average with 29 runs, 32 RBI and 12 home runs. Grahovac leads the conference in league SEC play in OPS (1.246), slugging percentage (.786), runs (31) and RBI (33).
The Aggies rank inside the top ten national ranks in on-base percentage (.434), slugging percentage (.577), home runs (90) and runs scored (393). On the mound, the Aggies rank second in walks allowed per nine innings (2.78) and rank seventh in strikeout to walk ratio (3.27).
PROMOTIONS AT THE BALLPARK
FRIDAY: SEC FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS: Enjoy a FREE fireworks show at Blue Bell Park at the end of the game.
SUNDAY: KIDS ONLY MINI BAT GIVEAWAY: First 1,000 KIDS, 12 and under receive a FREE Texas A&M Mini Bat POST RUN THE BASES.
JUNIOR AGGIE CLUB GAME: Junior Aggie Club members can claim a FREE ticket to the game & purchase additional tickets at a discounted price. Register your child (12 yrs or younger) for a JAC membership by 4/9 to claim offer.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
• Face painting: FREE face painting for all kids, found on the concourse across from the playground on the first base side.
• Anthem buddies: Kids 12 and under are welcome to stand by a player during the National Anthem. Kids can meet at the stairs on the first base line 30 minutes prior to the first pitch. The Anthem Buddies opportunity is limited and subject to change.
• Kids Run the Bases: Kids 12 and under are welcome to run the bases post-game. Kids can meet at the stairs on the first base line after the game to go down to the field.
GAMEDAY PARKING:
With multiple Aggie events scheduled throughout the weekend, fans are encouraged to arrive early. Parking is $5 with a baseball game ticket. On Saturday, parking remains $5 with a baseball game ticket until 2:30 p.m., after which all Reed Arena lots will increase to $30 per vehicle due to the Savannah Bananas event.
Fans are encouraged to make plans to arrive early and exhibit patience for the expected traffic and parking congestion around Blue Bell Park. Multiple parking options are available for fans this season:
- Texas A&M permit holders may park for free in Lots 100e, 100f, and 100g on a space available basis beginning 2.5 hours pregame. Click here for more info.
- Purchase parking in advance - prepay parking may be purchased for individual games. Reserve your parking for the game now and know you'll have a space waiting for you. Click here for more info.
- General parking is available on gameday for $5 - cash AND card payments accepted.
- Accessible parking is available in Lot 102 for $5 or free for Texas A&M permit holders.
- Shuttle Buses will be available to ADA guest starting 2 hours before first pitch and 1 hour postgame. Pick up will be on Olsen Blvd in front of Lot 102 to the Plaza of Blue Bell Park.
For a comprehensive look at the gameday experience (tickets, parking, tailgating, etc.) at Blue Bell Park, visit our A to Z guide.
Follow the Aggies
Visit for more information on Texas A&M baseball. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M baseball team on Facebook, Instagram and X by following @aggiebaseball.
Players Mentioned
Auburn Preview: Michael Earley, Gavin Grahovac, Aiden Sims
Thursday, April 30
Tarleton State Postgame: Michael Earley, Caden Sorrell, Ethan Darden
Tuesday, April 28
Highlights: A&M 9, Tarleton State 7
Tuesday, April 28
Highlights: A&M 5, Florida 1
Sunday, April 26
