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No. 10 Texas A&M (28–7, 9–5 SEC) heads back on the road this weekend to face LSU (23–15, 6–9 SEC), and a series win in Baton Rouge would put the Aggies in a strong position to secure one of the coveted NCAA Tournament hosting spots.
Texas A&M has started to find its rhythm, and the offense has become one of the most dangerous units in the SEC. The Aggies are averaging nearly 11 runs per conference game and rank third in the league in home runs. Pitching has been the clear weakness, but injuries forced the staff to reshuffle roles, and the adjustments paid off in last week’s rivalry series against Texas. The arms did just enough in both games to show that if A&M can get even average production on the mound, this team is built to make a deep postseason run.
From top to bottom, the lineup has been elite. Even the freshmen have stepped into major roles, with three true freshmen consistently in the starting nine. That early impact not only raises the team’s ceiling now but also lays the foundation for the program's future. Barring a major collapse, the Aggies are a near‑lock for the postseason.
LSU, meanwhile, is navigating the familiar challenge of defending a national title. Like most champions the year after, the Tigers have struggled to replicate last season’s magic. They sit below .500 in SEC play and were recently swept by Ole Miss, though they do have two conference series wins.
This weekend marks the 59th meeting between the programs, with LSU holding a narrow 30–28 edge. Since Texas A&M joined the SEC, the series has been a true back‑and‑forth, with neither team winning more than two straight. The Aggies took last year’s regular‑season series, but LSU ended A&M’s season in the SEC Tournament, a result that still lingers heading into this matchup.
Below is all the information for the series:
Game 1 - April 17 at 6 p.m. CT
Channel: ESPN
Texas A&M: LHP Shane Sdao
Stats: 3-2, 5.77 ERA, 48.1 IP, 58 K, 12 BB
LSU: RHP Casan Evans
Stats: 2-1, 4.91 ERA, 47.2 IP, 68 K, 23 BB
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Game 2 - April 18 at7 p.m. CT
Channel: SEC Network
Texas A&M: RHP Aiden Sims
Stats: 6-0, 3.56 ERA, 48.0 IP, 51 K, 15 BB
LSU: RHP William Schmidt
Stats: 4-3, 3.22 ERA, 44.2 IP, 63 K, 18 BB
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Game 3 - April 19 at 1 p.m. CT
Streaming: ESPN
Texas A&M: TBD
Stats: N/A
LSU: TBD
Stats: N/A
TV/Streaming: ESPN & SEC Network / ESPN App
Radio: Locally Sports Radio 1150/93.7 The Zone
Social: Follow the @AggiesBaseball on X for updates
Internet: 12thMan.com / 12th Man Mobile app for live play-by-play
Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Where to watch Texas A&M baseball vs LSU series
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Texas A&M has started to find its rhythm, and the offense has become one of the most dangerous units in the SEC. The Aggies are averaging nearly 11 runs per conference game and rank third in the league in home runs. Pitching has been the clear weakness, but injuries forced the staff to reshuffle roles, and the adjustments paid off in last week’s rivalry series against Texas. The arms did just enough in both games to show that if A&M can get even average production on the mound, this team is built to make a deep postseason run.
From top to bottom, the lineup has been elite. Even the freshmen have stepped into major roles, with three true freshmen consistently in the starting nine. That early impact not only raises the team’s ceiling now but also lays the foundation for the program's future. Barring a major collapse, the Aggies are a near‑lock for the postseason.
LSU, meanwhile, is navigating the familiar challenge of defending a national title. Like most champions the year after, the Tigers have struggled to replicate last season’s magic. They sit below .500 in SEC play and were recently swept by Ole Miss, though they do have two conference series wins.
This weekend marks the 59th meeting between the programs, with LSU holding a narrow 30–28 edge. Since Texas A&M joined the SEC, the series has been a true back‑and‑forth, with neither team winning more than two straight. The Aggies took last year’s regular‑season series, but LSU ended A&M’s season in the SEC Tournament, a result that still lingers heading into this matchup.
Below is all the information for the series:
GAME SCHEDULE
Game 1 - April 17 at 6 p.m. CT
Channel: ESPN
Texas A&M: LHP Shane Sdao
Stats: 3-2, 5.77 ERA, 48.1 IP, 58 K, 12 BB
LSU: RHP Casan Evans
Stats: 2-1, 4.91 ERA, 47.2 IP, 68 K, 23 BB
______________________________________________
Game 2 - April 18 at7 p.m. CT
Channel: SEC Network
Texas A&M: RHP Aiden Sims
Stats: 6-0, 3.56 ERA, 48.0 IP, 51 K, 15 BB
LSU: RHP William Schmidt
Stats: 4-3, 3.22 ERA, 44.2 IP, 63 K, 18 BB
______________________________________________
Game 3 - April 19 at 1 p.m. CT
Streaming: ESPN
Texas A&M: TBD
Stats: N/A
LSU: TBD
Stats: N/A
WAYS TO FOLLOW THE SERIES
TV/Streaming: ESPN & SEC Network / ESPN App
Radio: Locally Sports Radio 1150/93.7 The Zone
Social: Follow the @AggiesBaseball on X for updates
Internet: 12thMan.com / 12th Man Mobile app for live play-by-play
Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Where to watch Texas A&M baseball vs LSU series
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