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Texas Baseball Sweeps A&M, Turns Focus to Arkansas

by:Evan Vieth04/28/25
Ruger Riojas
Ruger Riojas Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Texas Baseball completed a sweep of rival Texas A&M, keeping their momentum rolling into a key matchup against Arkansas. We break down the series win, standout performances, and what’s ahead for the Longhorns.

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A thrilling weekend saw Texas baseball secure a 3–0 sweep over rival Texas A&M, highlighted by elite pitching, clutch hitting, and a record-breaking atmosphere at “The Disch.”

The atmosphere was electric, especially during the Sunday game, with deafening crowd noise, thrilling comebacks, and emotionally charged moments that elevated the home advantage.

Texas showcased its dominant pitching roster—Ruger Riojas excelled as a converted Friday starter, Dylan Volantis closed impressively, and Luke Harrison delivered a top-tier cutter-led performance.

Despite missing key players like Jared Spencer and Max Beyleu, others like Jayden Duplantier, Tommy Farmer, and Ethan Mendoza delivered career-best performances, showcasing Texas’ deep bench.

Farmer hit his first career homer, Mendoza went 3-for-4 with a clutch home run and double, and Rodriguez had a breakout game with three hits and a game-winning HR.

Across all three games, Texas demonstrated stellar defense with highlight-worthy plays in both infield and outfield—crucial in securing the narrow wins.

Texas turns its focus to a strong Arkansas team with elite fielding and dangerous bats. Although Arkansas has lost recent SEC series, it remains a top national contender and potential challenge.

Texas proved once again it’s one of the most clutch teams in the country, often winning games late through timely hitting, deep pitching, and refusal to concede.

Texas is increasingly seen as the top college baseball team, outpacing other SEC powerhouses like LSU, with national rankings showing Texas’ superiority despite tough midweek losses.

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