The Tigers scored eight runs in the fifth and seventh inning combined, but couldn't complete a rally back.
Missouri fell short of completing what would've been a nine-run comeback against No. 25 Texas A&M on Friday night, falling 11-9. The Tigers trailed 10-1 entering the bottom of the fifth inning, but responded with six runs in the inning.
Missouri brought itself within one point in the eighth inning, but was never able to get a lead.The Aggies were able to take a 8-1 lead in the fourth inning, where they scored seven runs, including a three-run homer that was hit while just having one out. Texas A&M followed the big fourth inning up with two more runs in the top of the fifth. From there though, the Tigers would score eight unanswered runs. The comeback effort started in the fifth inning, where Missouri scored on three straight at bats. That streak was wrapped up by a three-run homer from senior outfielder Cameron Benson, marking his fourth home run of the season.After Missouri forced Texas A&M into a strike out and a double play in the top of the seventh inning, the Tigers scored two more runs in the bottom of the inning to come within one. The first of those came off home run from graduate infielder Jase Wiota. The Aggies were able to pull away in the top of the ninth when, with the bases loaded, a ground ball allowed the man at third to get home. In its final opportunity, Missouri struck out twice and had a ground out in the bottom of the ninth inning. Missouri will play Game 2 of the series at 4 p.m. Saturday at Taylor Stadium. The game will be broadcast on the SEC Network +.Joey Van Zummeren is the lead writer for Missouri Tigers on SI, covering the Tigers since 2023. He also has experience reporting on the Green Bay Packers and high school sports. A Belleville, Ill., native, he joined Missouri Tigers On SI as an intern in 2023.
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