Matt Kent worked seven strong innings to lead Texas A&M in a 5-0 win over Texas Southern on Friday evening at Blue Bell Park.
Kent improved to 8-1, allowing just six hits and one walk with nine strikeouts on the night. Andrew Vinson worked the final two innings for the Aggies, who improved to 46-11.
With the loss Texas Southern will face Coastal Carolina tomorrow at 12 p.m. in an elimination game.
– With the loss the Tigers fell to 0-15 all-time against Texas A&M.
– The Tigers finished with 12 strikeouts on the night, their 9th game this season with double-digits whiffs.
– Texas Southern finished 0-for-14 with runners on base and 0-for8 with runners in scoring position.
– After a first inning doubles the Tigers did not record an extra base hit for the remainder of the game.
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