COLLEGE STATION – The No. 5 Texas A&M softball team will host its final non-conference tournament of the season, the Texas A&M Invite, Friday through Sunday at the Aggie Softball Complex.
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The Aggies (15-1) begin play Friday at 3 p.m. against UTSA followed by a matchup against Georgetown. On Saturday, Texas A&M faces Prairie View A&M at 12:15 p.m. and Georgetown at 3 p.m., before closing out the tournament Sunday at 12:15 p.m. against UTSA.
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Texas A&M is coming off its first loss of the season, falling to Houston, 1-0. Riley Sartain leads the team with a .405 average while Kristen Cuyos has a team-high three home runs and is tied for the team lead with 11 RBI. The Aggies hold a 1.30 team ERA, led by Samantha Show (6-0, 0.57 ERA) and Trinity Harrington (4-1, 0.75). Lexi Smith totes a 4-0 record and 1.83 ERA.
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Friday and Sunday's contests will be the 40th and 41st installments in the series against UTSA as Texas A&M leads 33-6. The two teams met on April 7, 2015 in which the Aggies won 5-2.
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The Roadrunners enter the weekend with a 6-9 record on the year, and are led offensively by Rylee Rodriguez, who has five home runs and 18 RBI. In the circle, Lizzy Fox is 4-7 with a 2.49 ERA.
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Georgetown holds a 3-11 record on the campaign. Mallory Belknap leads the team with a .489 average while Sera Stevens has two home runs and seven RBI. Anna Brooks Pacha is 3-3 in the circle with a 4.08 ERA.
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The Lady Panthers are currently 1-11 on the season and are led by Shelby Williams, who holds a .265 average, while Destinee Williams and Kylar Ward-Flowers have each added a home run. Ashley Higgins is 1-6 with an 8.15 ERA.
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Texas A&M holds a 3-0 advantage over PVAMU in the series history. The Aggies won 11-0 in the last meeting between the two teams in 2009.
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All five Texas A&M games be seen on the SEC Network +, available through WatchESPN and the ESPN app and can be heard locally on Willy 1550 AM.
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Season and individual tickets for the 2017 season may be purchased in person at the Kyle Field or Reed Arena box offices, online at www.12thman.com/tickets or by phone at 888-99-AGGIE or 979-845-2311.
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Texas A&M Athletics is committed to providing the 12th Man with the safest environment possible at its athletic venues. Be prepared on game day by reviewing the 12-1-1 Gig 'Em Rule. Visit www.12thman.com/beclear for all information regarding the clear bag policy.
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To learn more about Texas A&M softball, log on to 12thMan.com or follow @AggieSoftball on Twitter.
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PROMOTIONS
Sunday Only
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The Aggies (15-1) begin play Friday at 3 p.m. against UTSA followed by a matchup against Georgetown. On Saturday, Texas A&M faces Prairie View A&M at 12:15 p.m. and Georgetown at 3 p.m., before closing out the tournament Sunday at 12:15 p.m. against UTSA.
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Texas A&M is coming off its first loss of the season, falling to Houston, 1-0. Riley Sartain leads the team with a .405 average while Kristen Cuyos has a team-high three home runs and is tied for the team lead with 11 RBI. The Aggies hold a 1.30 team ERA, led by Samantha Show (6-0, 0.57 ERA) and Trinity Harrington (4-1, 0.75). Lexi Smith totes a 4-0 record and 1.83 ERA.
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Friday and Sunday's contests will be the 40th and 41st installments in the series against UTSA as Texas A&M leads 33-6. The two teams met on April 7, 2015 in which the Aggies won 5-2.
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The Roadrunners enter the weekend with a 6-9 record on the year, and are led offensively by Rylee Rodriguez, who has five home runs and 18 RBI. In the circle, Lizzy Fox is 4-7 with a 2.49 ERA.
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Georgetown holds a 3-11 record on the campaign. Mallory Belknap leads the team with a .489 average while Sera Stevens has two home runs and seven RBI. Anna Brooks Pacha is 3-3 in the circle with a 4.08 ERA.
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The Lady Panthers are currently 1-11 on the season and are led by Shelby Williams, who holds a .265 average, while Destinee Williams and Kylar Ward-Flowers have each added a home run. Ashley Higgins is 1-6 with an 8.15 ERA.
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Texas A&M holds a 3-0 advantage over PVAMU in the series history. The Aggies won 11-0 in the last meeting between the two teams in 2009.
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All five Texas A&M games be seen on the SEC Network +, available through WatchESPN and the ESPN app and can be heard locally on Willy 1550 AM.
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Season and individual tickets for the 2017 season may be purchased in person at the Kyle Field or Reed Arena box offices, online at www.12thman.com/tickets or by phone at 888-99-AGGIE or 979-845-2311.
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Texas A&M Athletics is committed to providing the 12th Man with the safest environment possible at its athletic venues. Be prepared on game day by reviewing the 12-1-1 Gig 'Em Rule. Visit www.12thman.com/beclear for all information regarding the clear bag policy.
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To learn more about Texas A&M softball, log on to 12thMan.com or follow @AggieSoftball on Twitter.
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PROMOTIONS
- Gig 'Em Group Packs are available for groups of 20 or more and can enjoy $3 tickets and a special pregame group experience (when available) while those of 50 or more receive $3 tickets and a concessions voucher of a $50 value. If interested, contact 12thManMarketing@athletics.tamu.edu.
- Chances to win Whataburger, Jason's Deli, Aggie gear + more!
Sunday Only
- Buy 1 Adult ticket and get up to 4 kids in FREE
- ALL Kids in attendance invited to run the bases after the game