News release from Texas A&M Athletics:
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – The No. 19 Texas A&M baseball team dropped the series finale to No. 17 Alabama, 2-0, Sunday afternoon at Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park.
Starter Myles Patton suffered the loss despite tossing 5.2 innings of one-run baseball to go along with six strikeouts. In relief, Weston Moss allowed one run over 3.1 frames and struck out four.
The Crimson Tide (20-1, 3-0) broke through on the scoreboard with an RBI double down the left field line in the sixth and added insurance in the eighth with a solo homer to right center.
The Aggies (10-9, 0-3) were held to four hits on the afternoon and retired in order over the final two frames as they fell 2-0.
Inside the Box Score
- Texas A&M was limited to four hits and drew only two walks.
- Freshman Sam Erickson recorded the first hit of his collegiate career.
- Patton and Moss combined for 10 strikeouts.
Notes
- Saturday’s matchup was the 40th meeting all-time between the clubs.
- Despite the loss, the Aggies still lead the series 22-18.
- Kaeden Kent, Terrence Kiel II and Hayden Schott extended their on-base streaks to 10 games.
Up Next
The Aggies conclude their 10-game homestand with a midweek contest against A&M-Corpus Christi on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Blue Bell Park.
Quotes
Postgame interviews are available on https://12thman.com/watch.