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Oklahoma Takes SEC Opener From Texas A&M 8-7 as Aggies’ Bullpen Falters and Key Bats Return

A bullpen setback with an in-game injury leaves Texas A&M searching for answers before Saturday’s matchup in Norman.

Overview

  • Texas A&M surrendered a three-run lead in the sixth and fell 8-7 to Oklahoma in Game 1 of the series in Norman.
  • Transfers Chris Hacopian and Wesley Jordan returned to the lineup and drove in runs, with Hacopian opening the scoring and Jordan delivering a two-RBI single.
  • The Aggies’ bullpen allowed 13 hits and four walks, and right-hander Josh Stewart exited early with an apparent throwing-arm injury.
  • The weekend marks the programs’ first meeting as SEC rivals; A&M entered conference play 15-1 with a .344 team batting average.
  • Game 2 is set for Saturday with A&M’s Weston Moss scheduled to start opposite Oklahoma standout LJ Mercurius, who enters at 4-0 with a 0.39 ERA.