Aggies Secure Walk-Off Series Win Over Penn in Thrilling 11-Inning Battle
No. 24 Texas A&M continued its impressive start to the season, claiming a 2-1 walk-off victory over Penn in 11 innings on Saturday at Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park. The win secured the series for the Aggies, moving their record to a stellar 6-0.
Dramatic Ninth-Inning Comeback Ties the Game
Trailing 1-0 since the third inning, the Aggies rallied in the bottom of the ninth. Terrence Kiel II drew a walk to start the inning, advancing to second on a wild pitch. With two outs and the game on the line, Sawyer Farr delivered a clutch double down the right field line, plating Kiel and tying the score.
Walk-Off Win in the 11th Seals the Deal
The Aggies wasted no time in the 11th inning. Kiel and Nico Partida reached base with consecutive singles and Travis Chestnut followed with a bunt single to load the bases with no outs. Sawyer Farr then walked with the bases loaded, driving in the winning run and sparking celebrations at Olsen Field.
Pitching Dominance Fuels Aggie Success
Weston Moss delivered a quality start, pitching 6.0 innings and allowing just one unearned run on five hits. He matched his career-high with eight strikeouts. Juan Vargas was equally effective in relief, tossing 3.0 shutout innings with one strikeout. Clayton Freshcorn (1-0) earned the win after pitching clean 10th and 11th innings, not allowing a baserunner and striking out two.
Key Players Shine for Texas A&M
Sawyer Farr led the offensive charge, going 1-for-1 with 2 RBI and a double. Weston Moss’s strong pitching performance, coupled with the relief efforts of Vargas and Freshcorn, proved crucial to the victory. Terrence Kiel II also had a strong showing, going 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a walk.
Aggies Extend Series Lead Against Penn
With the win, Texas A&M now leads the all-time series against Penn 3-2. The game drew a crowd of 6,888 to Blue Bell Park.
Impressive Start to the Season Continues
This victory marks the fourth time in the last 10 years that the Aggies have started a season with a 6-0 record. The team’s pitching staff has been particularly impressive, not allowing a walk in the last 35.2 innings pitched. This is the second consecutive walk-off win for the Aggies, a feat they last achieved against South Carolina on April 10 and April 12, 2025.
Freshman Contributions Fuel Aggie Offense
Both Terrence Kiel II and Boston Kellner have hit safely in all six contests to start the season, demonstrating the impact of the Aggies’ talented freshman class.
FAQ
Q: What is Texas A&M’s record?
A: Texas A&M is currently 6-0.
Q: Who earned the win for the Aggies?
A: Clayton Freshcorn earned the win.
Q: Where can I follow the Aggies?
A: You can follow the Aggies on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) @aggiebaseball.
Q: How many fans attended Saturday’s game?
A: 6,888 fans attended the game at Blue Bell Park.
Did you know? The Aggies’ pitching staff has been remarkably consistent, not issuing a walk in their last 35.2 innings pitched.
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