Texas vs. Texas A&M score: Highlights from Longhorns' win over archrival Aggies
Texas A&M baseball had runners on second and third with one out in the top of the ninth inning, facing a 3-1 deficit.
Texas turned to freshman closer Dylan Volantis, who shut the door and converted the save to secure a win in game two of the Lonestar Showdown series.
The Aggies couldn't find enough timely hitting on Saturday afternoon in Austin, Texas, dropping the series after losing game one on Friday night 2-1. They'll look to avoid a series sweep on Sunday.
Designated hitter Ethan Mendoza nearly provided all of Texas' offense on Saturday, as he smashed a solo home run in the third inning before roping a double that scored another run in the seventh inning. The Longhorns' other run came courtesy of a Texas A&M error on a steal attempt.
Both starting pitchers were more than good enough to win, as Texas A&M's Justin Lamkin pitched 5.1 innings and allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out eight. Texas' Luke Harrison pitched six innings, striking out six batters while allowing only one run.
Here's a look at the highlights from Texas' win over Texas A&M on Saturday:
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Texas vs Texas A&M baseball score
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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | F |
| Texas A&M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Texas | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
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Texas wins it 3-2
Volantis drops in a beauty of a breaking ball, and Kiel watches it go by him for the strikeout looking.
Texas takes the series after the 3-2 win and looks to complete the series sweep on Sunday.
Texas A&M makes it 3-2
Hayden Schott pinch hits and plates a run on a groundball to the second baseman, although Texas gets the second out of the inning.
Aggies with a runner on third with two outs and are looking to tie it up as Terrence Kiel II comes up to the plate.
Texas goes to third pitcher of the inning
Thomas Burns starts the inning, but gets replaced by Max Grubbs, who allows a sac bunt. That was Grubb's lone batter he faced before Texas turns to left-handed closer Dylan Volantis to get the Longhorns' final two outs.
Texas A&M tying run comes up to plate
Texas walks the first two batters of the top of the ninth. Texas A&M has runners on first and second with no outs, with the Longhorns needing to get out of a jam to secure a win in game two.
Texas A&M down to final three outs
Texas A&M doesn't allow any runs in the eighth and now is down to its final three outs facing a 3-1 deficit.
Thomas Burns strands two runners
What a sequence by Burns, who forces a pop up before striking out Texas A&M's 4- and 5-hole hitters Caden Sorrell and Wyatt Henseler to get out of the eighth inning unscatched.
Burns was overpowering the Aggies with his big fastball.
Terrence Kiel II with leadoff double
Texas A&M with a nice start to the eighth inning, as leadoff man Terrence Kiel II legs out his second double of the day. LaViolette then walks to put Aggies runners on first and second with no outs while facing a 3-1 deficit.
Texas adds to lead
Ethan Mendoza continues his strong day, doubling to left-center field to plate Jayden Duplantiar from first base.
The Longhorns lead 3-1 in the bottom of the seventh inning. Have a day, Ethan Mendoza.
Gavin Kash ejected
Texas A&M substitute Gavin Kash is ejected from the game, as he didn't immediately go back to the dugout after getting chippy with Will Gasparino after the bottom of the seventh inning. The two shared words before Kash appeared to walk toward the Longhorns dugout, which by rule results in ejection.
Kash is also suspended for Sunday's game, according to the ESPN broadcast.
Thomas Burns goes three-up, three-down
Burns has no trouble with the Aggies in relief, retiring the side in order to start the seventh inning. Aggies down to their final six outs with a 2-1 deficit.
Texas turns to Thomas Burns in relief
Luke Harrison's afternoon is done. His final line: 6.0 innings, one run on four hits and a walk with six strikeouts.
Burns has a big fastball, as his first pitch to start the seventh inning registers at 99 miles per hour.
Texas takes lead on Texas A&M error
Wilson gets the strikeout for the first out of the inning, but Jalin Flores takes off for third. Bear Harrison's pickoff throw isn't fielded by Wyatt Henseler, allowing Flores to score from second.
Kaeden Kent had a chance to get Flores out at home plate, but Kent's throw was just off-line enough to allow the Texas run. Longhorns lead 2-1 in bottom of the sixth inning.
Texas A&M turns to lefty Kaiden Wilson
Jackson faces just one hitter before Texas A&M turns to lefty Kaiden Wilson out of the bullpen to face Texas' Casey Borba. Aggies coach Michael Earley going with a different matchup in a pivotal point of the game.
Texas with runners on first and second
Lamkin walks the leadoff hitter before being replaced by Luke Jackson, whose errant throw on a pick-off attempt moves the Texas runner from first to second. Jackson then walks another hitter to put runners on first and second.
Texas has a chance to take a lead here.
Lamkin's day is done
Lamkin gets taken out midway through the sixth inning after firing his 96th pitch. His impressive day is over.
His final line: 5.1 innings, one earned run on four hits and two walks with eight strikeouts.
Texas A&M handing the ball to sophomore right-hander Luke Jackson, who can run it up with his strong fastball.
Lamkin works around two runners, puts up another zero
Lamkin allows two hits but works out of the jam after striking out Galvan to end the fifth inning. The Texas A&M left-hander is up to eight strikeouts on the afternoon.
Pitching duel so far in game two
Texas starter Luke Harrison and Texas A&M starter Justin Lamkin have been shut down on Saturday, as Harrison gets through the fifth inning with one earned run on three hits and a walk with five strikeouts.
Lamkin, meanwhile, has struck out seven batters through four innings with two hits, one being the solo home run by Ethan Mendoza.
Jayden Duplainter nearly ends inning with nice backhand
Texas second baseman Jayden Duplainter appears to make a nice backhand play to get out of the top of the fifth inning, but Jace LaViolette ends up beating the throw after review.
Texas A&M has a baserunner on first base with two outs.
Lamkin ends 4th inning with a strikeout
Lamkin has been nails outside of the solo home run he allowed in the third inning, as he picks up his seventh strikeout to end the fourth inning. The left-hander has allowed two hits and a walk through four innings of work.
Luke Harrison gets out of inning with backward K
Harrison strikes out Royo to get out of the top of the fourth inning, keeping Texas A&M from plating another run. The Aggies doubled to put runners on second and third with two outs before Harrison's fastball freezes Royo for the strikeout looking.
Texas evens score at 1-1 on solo home run
Texas leadoff hitter Ethan Mendoza ties it up for the Longhorns, as he launches a solo home run to left-center field. The ball traveled 394 feet at 99 miles per hour off the bat.
Texas A&M strands two runners
Kiel and LaViolette reach base, but the Aggies can't capitalize with a runner in scoring position in the top of the third inning. Texas A&M heads back to the field with Lamkin hoping to keep Texas' hitters at bay.
Texas A&M puts up another zero
Lamkin continues his nice start to the game, as he picks up his third strikeout of the game to strand a Texas baserunner in the second inning. Aggies looking to add to their lead in the top of the third here.
Luke Harrison with a nasty breaking ball
Harrison puts up a zero in the second inning after tossing a nasty breaking ball on an inning-ending strikeout. Texas A&M's Blake Binderup was completely frozen by the pitch.
Texas A&M plates run in 1st inning
The Aggies take an early 1-0 lead after Wyatt Henseler's sacrifice fly scores leadoff man Terrence Kiel II. Texas A&M heads into the next frame with a lead.
Texas baseball lineup today
- DH Ethan Mendoza
- C Rylan Galvan
- SS Jalin Flores
- CF Will Gasparino
- 1B Kimble Schuessler
- 3B Casey Borba
- RF Tommy Farmer IV
- LF Adrian Rodriguez
- 2B Jayden Duplantier
Luke Harrison pitching.
Texas A&M baseball lineup today
- RF Terrence Kiel II
- CF Jace LaViolette
- 3B Wyatt Henseler
- DH Caden Sorrell
- C Bear Harrison
- SS Kaeden Kent
- 1B Blake Binderup
- 2B Ben Royo
- LF Jamal George
Justin Lamkin pitching.
Texas vs Texas A&M time today
- Time: 4 p.m. ET
- Date: Saturday, April 26
- Location: UFCU Disch-Falk Field (Austin, Texas)
Texas-Texas A&M baseball is set for a 4 p.m. ET first pitch in Austin, Texas.
Where to watch Texas vs Texas A&M baseball
- TV channel: ESPN2
- Streaming: ESPN app | Fubo (free trial)
Longhorns-Aggies baseball will air live on ESPN2, with streaming options available on the ESPN app (with a TV provider login), or Fubo, the latter of which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.