The Texas Longhorns baseball team cemented their No. 1 ranking with a commanding sweep of longtime rivals Texas A&M in a highly anticipated weekend series at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. Under first-year head coach Jim Schlossnagle, the Longhorns improved to 36-5 (16-2 SEC) after clinching the finale Sunday, capping a dominant performance against the preseason No. 1 Aggies
Key Highlights:
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Friday’s opener saw Texas overcome an early deficit, with Ethan Mendoza’s home run sparking a comeback victory
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Saturday’s 6-3 win featured aggressive baserunning and defensive miscues by A&M, giving the Longhorns their 19th victory in 21 games
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Sunday’s finale began with A&M scoring two first-inning runs, but Texas rallied behind Adrian Rodriguez’s three-hit performance to complete the sweep
The series marked Schlossnagle’s first against his former team after leaving College Station following A&M’s 2024 College World Series title. The Aggies (24-18) entered the weekend riding an 11-1 surge but struggled against Texas’ pitching staff, which limited opportunities despite early scoring threats
Rivalry Intensity:
The matchup drew over 7,900 fans Friday night, with social media buzzing about Jalin Flores’ defensive plays and Rodriguez’s clutch hitting. Schlossnagle’s transition to Texas has proven seamless, while A&M faces questions about maintaining momentum in SEC play
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