BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – The Texas A&M baseball team rallied from a six-run deficit Friday night to defeat Kentucky 9-7 in the series opener from Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park.
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Weston Moss (3-2) earned the win in relief after limiting the Wildcats (15-9, 2-5) to three hits over a career-best six scoreless frames. The right-hander also tallied six strikeouts and did not allow a walk. Â
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Bear Harrison led the offensive attack for the Aggies (13-12, 1-6) as the sophomore went 2-for-3 with a homer and three RBI. Freshman Terrence Kiel II followed with a 2-for-3 performance to go along with two RBI and two runs scored. Jace LaViolette and Ben Royo rounded out the multi-hit performers for Texas A&M as the duo each went 2-for-4 at the plate.
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Following a two-run single from Harrison in the fourth that trimmed the Kentucky advantage to 7-3, the Maroon & White plated five runs in the fifth to take an 8-7 lead. Wyatt Henseler opened the scoring with an RBI single to left and Kiel later followed with a two-run double down the left field line to pull the Aggies to within one.
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After Gavin Kash evened the score with a sacrifice fly, Kiel put Texas A&M in front as the rookie swiped third and scored on a throwing error by the Wildcats.
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In the sixth, LaViolette added an insurance run with a two-out RBI double to the gap in right center.
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The Wildcats raced out to a 5-0 advantage through the first two frames before the Maroon & White broke through on the scoreboard via a Harrison solo home run. The sophomore's fourth long ball of the season left the bat at 102 mph and traveled 357 feet over the wall in left.
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The Wildcats answered with a run in the third and the fourth to build its advantage at the time to 7-1. Â
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Inside the Box Score
The Aggies will look to take the series Saturday afternoon as game two is scheduled for 2 p.m. from Blue Bell Park.
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Quotes
Postgame interviews are available on https://12thman.com/watch.
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Weston Moss (3-2) earned the win in relief after limiting the Wildcats (15-9, 2-5) to three hits over a career-best six scoreless frames. The right-hander also tallied six strikeouts and did not allow a walk. Â
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Bear Harrison led the offensive attack for the Aggies (13-12, 1-6) as the sophomore went 2-for-3 with a homer and three RBI. Freshman Terrence Kiel II followed with a 2-for-3 performance to go along with two RBI and two runs scored. Jace LaViolette and Ben Royo rounded out the multi-hit performers for Texas A&M as the duo each went 2-for-4 at the plate.
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Following a two-run single from Harrison in the fourth that trimmed the Kentucky advantage to 7-3, the Maroon & White plated five runs in the fifth to take an 8-7 lead. Wyatt Henseler opened the scoring with an RBI single to left and Kiel later followed with a two-run double down the left field line to pull the Aggies to within one.
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After Gavin Kash evened the score with a sacrifice fly, Kiel put Texas A&M in front as the rookie swiped third and scored on a throwing error by the Wildcats.
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In the sixth, LaViolette added an insurance run with a two-out RBI double to the gap in right center.
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The Wildcats raced out to a 5-0 advantage through the first two frames before the Maroon & White broke through on the scoreboard via a Harrison solo home run. The sophomore's fourth long ball of the season left the bat at 102 mph and traveled 357 feet over the wall in left.
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The Wildcats answered with a run in the third and the fourth to build its advantage at the time to 7-1. Â
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Inside the Box Score
- Texas A&M racked up 10 hits and drew four walks on the night.
- Four different Aggies recorded a multi-hit game in the win.
- Seven different players scored a run for the Maroon & White.
- Kiel and Royo each crossed the plate twice in the victory.
- Harrison topped the team with three RBI.
- Kiel topped the squad with a pair of doubles.
- Starter Ryan Prager received a no-decision after allowing seven runs, six earned, over three innings.
- Moss recorded a strike on 76 percent of his pitches in the win. Â
- Friday's series opener marked the 23rd meeting all-time between the clubs.
- With the win, the Aggies lead the series 15-8 and have won five of the last six.
- Henseler has now registered a hit in 22 of the 25 games this season.
- The Aggie third baseman also stretched his hitting streak to eight games.
- Kiel logged his team-best 10th multi-hit game of the year.
- The rookie also logged his fifth multi-RBI contest.
- LaViolette totaled his seventh multi-hit performance of the season.
The Aggies will look to take the series Saturday afternoon as game two is scheduled for 2 p.m. from Blue Bell Park.
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Quotes
Postgame interviews are available on https://12thman.com/watch.
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Follow the Aggies
Visit for more information on Texas A&M baseball. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M baseball team on Facebook, Instagram and X by following @aggiebaseball.