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2026 Virginia Tech vs Texas A&M

Texas A&M Crushes Virginia Tech 10-0 At 2026 College Baseball Series

Texas A&M Crushes Virginia Tech 10-0 At 2026 College Baseball Series

An eight-run sixth inning helped Texas A&M to a 10-0 win over Virginia Tech to end the first day of the 2026 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 3.

Feb 28, 2026 by Matt Cannizzaro
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After a subpar 2025 campaign, the Texas A&M baseball team was picked to finish 13th this year in the powerful 16-team Southeastern Conference.

Even though conference play still is two weeks away, the Aggies have given the voters something to think about over the first couple weeks of the new season.

Texas A&M is 9-0 in 2026 and scored 35 runs in a pair of wins this week, including a 10-0 victory Friday night against Virginia Tech at the 2026 College Baseball Series in Arlington, Texas.

It was the first road game of the season for the Aggies, who are ranked No. 23, and their first meeting with the Hokies, despite the teams having a combined history of more than 250 years. 

Th historic showdown was part of the first day of the 2026 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 3, the last of three exciting weekends for the CBS at Globe Life Field, home of the 2023 World Series-winning Texas Rangers.

The day’s action started with an 8-4 win for No. 4 Mississippi State against Arizona State and a 12-5 victory for No. 1 UCLA over No. 20 Tennessee. And, just like every game over the last two weekends, it all unfolded live on FloCollege and the FloSports app.

On the way to the blowout win Friday, Texas A&M scored one run in the opening inning on a home run from junior infielder Chris Hacopian and another with some small ball in the fourth, before breaking open the contest with an eight-run sixth inning. 

The Aggies sent 11 batters to the plate and used four doubles, including two from senior Jake Duer, to put the game out of reach.

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Texas A&M scored the 10 runs on 10 hits, with Duer, Terrence Kiel II and Blake Binderup accounting for six of them, recording two apiece. 

Redshirt junior left-hander Shane Sdao got the job done on the mound and picked up his second win of the season. He pitched six innings, giving up four hits, while striking out five and walking one. Freshman southpaw Cole Hubert pitched a one-hit seventh inning to shut the door on the Hokies. 

Two years removed from a runner-up finish to Tennessee at the 2024 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, Texas A&M is looking to rebound from a disappointing 2025 season – and the Aggies are off to a great start.

They made the cross-state trip to the DFW metroplex at 8-0 on the season (all at home), including a 25-5, seven-inning victory over Lamar on Tuesday, and quickly proved they can win on the road, too.

Unranked Virginia Tech also is off to a hot start this season after being picked to finish 11th in the 16-team ACC. The Hokies arrived in Texas at 7-1 overall and riding a three-game winning streak.

Against Texas A&M, they only managed five hits, which came from three players – freshman Ethan Ball (two), junior Nick Locurto (two) and redshirt senior Treyson Hughes (one). 

A pair of errors in the field, a couple of wild pitches, two hit batters and three walks added to the troubles for the Hokies, who also left six runners on base in the game.

Junior right-hander Brett Renfrow got the loss for Virginia Tech (7-2), and he falls to 0-2 on the season. 

Renfrow tossed five innings Friday, giving up two runs on five hits, while striking out seven and walking one. He faced 20 batters as the first of the four Virginia Tech pitchers.

The 2026 season marks the sixth consecutive year of college baseball at Globe Life Field and the third straight year the action spans three weekends. 

The schedule includes the Shriners Children’s College Showdown (Feb. 13-15), Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 2 (Feb. 20-22) and Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 3 (Feb. 27-March 1), all of which has brought 18 Division I programs to Arlington’s Entertainment District for almost 30 games. 

Among the teams playing this week are more than 30 MLB prospects who have first-round draft potential over the next two years, including UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, who is considered the No. 1 prospect in the draft and is unanimously viewed as the top pick in 2026.

Cholowsky’s Bruins are 7-2 this season but have maintained their spot atop the D1 Baseball Top 25. They reached the Men’s College World Series last season for the first time since 2013.

Up next for Virginia Tech is a meeting with Mississippi State on Saturday at 4 p.m. Eastern, while Texas A&M returns to GLF for another late game, a Day 2 nightcap against top-ranked UCLA.

Watch The Replay: Virginia Tech vs. Texas A&M At The 2026 College Baseball Series

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Box Score: Texas A&M 10, Virginia Tech 0

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Texas A&M Shuts The Door On Virginia Tech, Aggies Win 10-0 In Seven Innings

Freshman left-hander Cole Hubert comes on to pitch the seventh inning for Texas A&M. He gives up a single to start the inning, but he closes the door from there.

Texas A&M 10, Virginia Tech 0

Aggies Breaks Open Game With Virginia Tech, TAMU Leads 10-0 After Six Innings

Renfrow leaves the game for Virginia Tech. Junior right-hander Preston Crowl comes on to pitch for the Hokies in the bottom of the sixth.

A walk and a double (senior Jake Duer) gives the Aggies runners on second and third with no outs. Crowl walks Partida to load the bases.

Blake Binderup scores on a sac fly by Kiel. Duer moves to third base. TAMU 3, VT 0

Duer scores on a wild pitch. TAMU 4, VT 0

Kellner hits a hard shot down the third-base line for an infield hit. Partida goes to third. Runners on the corners with one out.

Virginia Tech goes back to the bullpen, bringing in senior southpaw Brody Roe.

Roe hits Chestnut to load the bases with one out.

After a fly out, Gavin Grahovac is hit by a pitch to score Partida from third. TAMU 5, VT 0.

Sorrell steps up as the ninth batter of the inning and laces a ground-rule double to left center, scoring Kellner and Chestnut. TAMU 7, VT 0

Binderup, who scored the first TAMU run of the inning, contributes again with a double to left field, scoring Grahovac and Sorrell. TAMU 9,  VT 0

Duer delivers his SECOND double of the inning (is that a double-double?) and scores Binderup to make it 10-0.

That means the end for Roe, who is replaced by senior right-hander Ben Weber.

Even though Texas A&M is up 10 runs, the teams must play seven innings for the game to end early.

The Aggies send 11 batters to the plate and score eight runs thanks to four doubles.

Texas A&M 10, Virginia Tech 0

Did You Know....

There are only two ACC baseball programs that have never been to the Men's College World Series. 

Pitt and Virginia Tech.

VT's Brett Renfrow Shuts Down Aggies To End Fifth-Inning Momentum 

After retiring the Hokies in order in the fifth, Texas A&M starts the bottom of the fifth inning with a a base hit from graduate student Travis Chestnut. 

Chestnut steals second base and advances to third when the throw goes into center field.

Renfrow strikes out the next three batters to end the threat.

Texas A&M 2, Virginia Tech 0

Texas A&M Adds To Lead Over Virginia Tech, Aggies Up 2-0 After Four Innings At Globe Life Field

The Texas A&M fourth inning starts with a a base hit from junior outfielder Caden Sorrell.

After a strikeout and a loooooong fly ball for the second out, a throw into the dirt at first base allows Nico Partida to reach safely, while Sorrell advances to third.

Partida is awarded an infield single.

A single up the middle from sophomore Terrence Kiel II scores Sorrell and sends Partida to third.

Aggies lead 2-0 with two on and two outs in the bottom of the fourth inning. 

Kiel steals second.

The inning ends with a fly ball to the warning track in left field.

Texas A&M 2, Virginia Tech 0

Both starting pitchers are still in. TAMU Sdao has given up three hits, struck out five and walked one. Virginia Tech's Renfrow has given up two runs on four hits, struck out four and walked one.

Virginia Tech Gets Momentum In Top Of Fourth Inning Against Texas A&M

A two-out walk, followed by a base hit, gives Virginia Tech runners on first and third.

Defensive star Nick Locurto steals second.

Sdao strikes out Sam Gates to end the inning, stranding two Hokies.

Texas A&M 1, Virginia Tech 0

Call Overturned, Virginia Tech Baseball Can't Capitalize

In the VT half of the third inning, a one out single is erased with an inning-ending 4-6-3 double play. Or was it? The play is reviewed, as there's a thought that sophomore Sam Grube was safe at first base.

AND.... the call at first is overturned, so Grube remains at first base with two outs.

The inning ends with a popup to the catcher.

Amazing Virginia Tech defense leads to 1-2-3 effort to end the third inning. 

Texas A&M 1, Virginia Tech 0

Second Inning In VT-TAMU Matchup Quiet And Chaotic At The Same Time, Texas A&M Leads 1-0

The top of the second goes pretty quickly for Virginia Tech, as the Hokies are retired in order by Sdao, including two strikeouts.

The bottom half of the inning sees a little bit of chaos with a two-out walk to freshman Boston Kellner. He advances to second base on a balk, but he gets picked off to end the inning.

Texas A&M 1, Virginia Tech 0

Home Run Puts Texas A&M Ahead 1-0 Against Virginia Tech Baseball

Junior infielder Chris Hacopian blasts a two-out home run, his first as an Aggie, to put Texas A&M ahead 1-0.

The Aggies rank fifth nationally in home runs early in the 2026 season. 

A diving catch in the outfield ends the inning.

Texas A&M 1, Virginia Tech 0

Virginia Tech Held Scoreless In Opening Inning Against Texas A&M Baseball

Freshman Ethan Ball delivers a two-out double to left center and then advances to third on a wild pitch.

Sdao is able to end the inning with a strikeout.

Virginia Tech 0, Texas A&M 0

Virginia Tech Baseball And Texas A&M Underway At Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 3

Virginia Tech is up in the top of the first, and redshirt junior left-hander Shane Sdao is on the hill for the Aggies.

Junior Brett Renfrow will be the hurler for the Hokies.

Texas A&M Posts Lineup For Showdown With Virginia Tech At College Baseball Series

Here's who's taking the field for Texas A&M:

Update: Time Change For Virginia Tech vs. Texas A&M

Virginia Tech and Texas A&M now will get underway at 8:30 p.m. Eastern.

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Friday Night Starting Lineup For Virginia Tech To Face Texas A&M In Arlington, Texas

Here's who will take the field for the Hokies:

Here's Who Texas A&M Will Be Sending To The Mound At Globe Life Field This Weekend

Texas A&M starters for 2026 College Baseball Series:

How To Stream Virginia Tech vs. Texas A&M At Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 3

The 2026 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 3 is taking place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, from Feb. 27-March 1. It is streaming live on FloCollege and the FloSports app. 

Replays, highlights and breaking news from the event will be on both platforms. 

Virginia Tech Baseball Schedule At The College Baseball Series

All Times Eastern

Friday, Feb. 27

Saturday, Feb. 28

Sunday, March 1

Texas A&M Baseball Schedule At The College Baseball Series

Friday, Feb. 27

Saturday, Feb. 28

Sunday, March 1

What Teams Are Playing In the 2026 College Baseball Series?

Here’s a list of every team headed to Globe Life Field:

Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown

  • Arkansas
  • Oklahoma
  • Oklahoma State
  • Texas Tech
  • TCU
  • Vanderbilt

Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 2

  • Auburn
  • Florida State
  • Kansas State
  • Louisville
  • Michigan
  • Nebraska

Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 3

  • Arizona State
  • Mississippi State
  • Tennessee
  • Texas A&M
  • UCLA
  • Virginia Tech

Midweek Games

  • *Arkansas def. Tarleton State, 3-1 (Feb. 16)
  • * UT Arlington def. TCU, 11-8 (Feb. 17)

*Were not broadcast live by FloSports.

About Virginia Tech Baseball

Last season, Virginia Tech was 31-25 overall and 12-18 in ACC games. 

The Hokies finished 12th in the conference standings and got bounced from the 2025 ACC Baseball Championship with a second-round loss to eventual runner-up Clemson. 

North Carolina topped the Tigers in the title game.

For VT, the 2025 results were on par with recent seasons, but maybe this year’s hot start is a sign of good things to come. 

2026 Virginia Tech Baseball Roster

Find the 2026 Virginia Tech baseball roster here.

Virginia Tech Is Coming Off A 5-4 Win Against James Madison

Junior infielder Pete Daniel was the difference in this one!

About Texas A&M Baseball

The last time the Texas A&M played at Globe Life Field was in 2024, posting a 3-0 record with two wins over Arizona State and a triumph over USC.

That season ended with the team’s eighth trip to the Men’s College World Series, though the Aggies came up short against Tennessee.

Prior to that, they made it to Omaha in 2022, so if you’re superstitious, does that mean Texas A&M is a lock for 2026?

The Aggies are coming off a 30-26 campaign that included an 11-19 mark in SEC competition and saw them finish third from the bottom of the conference standings. 

They earned the No. 14 seed for the 2025 SEC Baseball Tournament and won two games, before being dispensed by eventual national champion LSU.

Texas A&M is in a tough spot. Is it better to be a middle-of-the-road team in the most powerful conference in college baseball, the one that has claimed every national title since 2019, or a top team in a lesser conference? 

Amazingly, 11 of the 16 teams in the SEC started this season ranked in the top 25. 

2026 Texas A&M Baseball Roster

Find the 2026 Texas A&M baseball roster here.

Dingers For Texas A&M Baseball

How many home runs with the Aggies hit this weekend at Globe Life Field?

Complete 2026 College Baseball Showdown Schedule

Here’s when everything will be happening at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas:

Shriners Children’s College Showdown

All Times Eastern

Feb. 13, 2026

Feb. 14, 2026

Feb. 15, 2026

Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 2

Feb. 20, 2026

Feb. 21, 2026

Feb. 22, 2026

Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 3

Feb. 27, 2026

Feb. 28, 2026

March 1, 2026

D1 College Baseball Rankings On Feb. 23

  1. UCLA (6-1), Previous Ranking: 1
  2. LSU (8-0), Previous Ranking: 2
  3. Texas (7-0), Previous Ranking: 3
  4. Mississippi State (8-0), Previous Ranking: 4
  5. Georgia Tech (8-0), Previous Ranking: 5
  6. Arkansas (6-1), Previous Ranking: 8
  7. Auburn (6-1), Previous Ranking: 9
  8. North Carolina (6-1-1), Previous Ranking: 10
  9. Coastal Carolina (5-2), Previous Ranking: 6
  10. Florida (7-1), Previous Ranking: 12
  11. Georgia (6-1), Previous Ranking: 14
  12. Southern Miss (6-1), Previous Ranking: 20
  13. Oklahoma (7-0), Previous Ranking: 21
  14. NC State (5-1), Previous Ranking: 17
  15. Clemson (7-0), Previous Ranking: 19
  16. Wake Forest (6-1), Previous Ranking: 22
  17. Miami (9-0), Previous Ranking: 23
  18. TCU (2-5), Previous Ranking: 7
  19. Oregon State (4-3), Previous Ranking: 11
  20. Tennessee (5-2), Previous Ranking: 13
  21. Florida State (4-2), Previous Ranking: 16
  22. Kentucky (5-2), Previous Ranking: 18
  23. Texas A&M (7-0), Previous Ranking: 24
  24. West Virginia (5-1), Previous Ranking: 25
  25. Ole Miss (8-0), Previous Ranking: NR

2026 D1Baseball Preseason Top 25 Rankings

  1. UCLA (48-18)
  2. LSU (53-15)
  3. Texas (44-14)
  4. Mississippi State (36-23)
  5. Georgia Tech (41-19)
  6. Coastal Carolina (56-13)
  7. Arkansas (50-15)
  8. Louisville (42-24)
  9. Auburn (41-20)
  10. TCU (39-20)
  11. North Carolina (46-15)
  12. Oregon State (48-16-1)
  13. Florida (39-22)
  14. Tennessee (46-19)
  15. Georgia (43-17)
  16. Florida State (42-16)
  17. NC State (35-21)
  18. Kentucky (31-26)
  19. Clemson (45-18)
  20. Southern Miss (47-16)
  21. Wake Forest (39-22)
  22. Miami (35-27)
  23. Vanderbilt (43-18)
  24. Arizona (44-21)
  25. Texas A&M (30-26)

2026 SEC Baseball Preseason Coaches Poll

  1. LSU (9 first-place votes) — 231 points
  2. Texas (1) — 214
  3. Mississippi State (4) — 205
  4. Arkansas (2) — 203
  5. Auburn — 175
  6. Tennessee — 162
  7. Florida — 156
  8. Vanderbilt — 151
  9. Georgia — 133
  10. Ole Miss — 110
  11. Kentucky — 99
  12. Alabama — 87
  13. Texas A&M — 86
  14. Oklahoma — 84
  15. South Carolina — 49
  16. Missouri — 31

To see all of the individual SEC recognition and preseason honors, check out this compilation from the SEC.

2026 ACC Baseball Preseason Coaches Poll

First-place votes in parenthesis

  1. Georgia Tech, 237 points (7 first-place votes)
  2. North Carolina, 236 (6)
  3. Florida State, 221 (1)
  4. Louisville, 196
  5. Clemson, 185 (2)
  6. NC State, 169
  7. Virginia, 165
  8. Miami, 159
  9. Wake Forest, 145
  10. Stanford, 99
  11. Virginia Tech, 89
  12. Notre Dame, 87
  13. Duke, 67
  14. Pitt, 45
  15. California, 41
  16. Boston College, 35

When Does The 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship Start?

The first/regional round of the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship will be May 29-31, with times and locations TBD.

The NCAA Super Regional action will be held June 5-7, again, with times and locations TBD.

The last eight teams standing will head to the 2026 Men's College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, from June 12-22 to battle through a combination of double-elimination and best-of-three competition until a champion emerges.

How To Watch More Of The 2026 College Baseball Season On FloCollege

College baseball in 2026 will be streamed on FloCollege and the FloSports app for select Division I preseason tournaments and for much of the Division II and Division III seasons. 

Recent NCAA Division I Baseball National Champions

  • 2025 – LSU
  • 2024 – Tennessee
  • 2023 – LSU
  • 2022 – Ole Miss
  • 2021 – Mississippi State
  • 2020 – No Tournament 
  • 2019 – Vanderbilt 

When Is The 2026 MLB Draft?

The MLB Draft begins the Sunday of MLB All-Star Week, which is being held in Philadelphia from July 11-14.

TCU vs. Arkansas Baseball Highlights | 2026 Shriners Children’s College Showdown

Watch TCU vs. Arkansas Baseball highlights from the 2026 Shriners Children’s College Showdown at Globe Life Field. 


Missed The 2025 Shriners Children’s College Showdown?

Revisit everything that happened during the 2025 Shriners Children’s College Showdown at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, from Feb. 14-16. It all streamed live on FloCollege and the FloSports app. 

Replays, highlights and breaking news from the event are available on both platforms. 

Curious About What Happened During The 2025 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series?

Revisit everything that happened during the two weekends of play at the 2025 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, from Feb. 21-March 2. It all streamed live on FloCollege and the FloSports app. 

Replays, highlights and breaking news from the event are available on both platforms. 

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