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USA Today
4 days ago
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Texas A&M's Mya Perez to star in MLB's Home Run Derby X Showcase
Texas A&M power-hitting ace Mya Perez will be back in action on July 26 when she joins the unique MLB Home Run Derby X. On Saturday afternoon, the Round Rock Express minor league baseball team confirmed Perez's commitment to the event. So, what is MLB Home Run Derby X? Launched in 2022, MLB sought to create an exciting event to attract new fans to the sport, and Home Run Derby X was born. Here's how the league describes it: MLB Home Run Derby X is an electric new baseball format. A 3-on-3 co-ed competition featuring power hitting and athletic catching. Each event features four teams with each team led by an MLB legend. Two semi-finals. One final. Non-stop action. Perez has long been known for her power, even before arriving in Aggieland. She burst onto the scene as a member of the highly touted Athletics Mercado travel softball team. She famously defeated Oklahoma Sooner legend Jocelyn Alo in a friendly home run derby, cementing her prowess in the batter's box. After a challenging freshman year at Texas A&M, Perez returned to the grind in the off-season and emerged as one of the premier hitters in the SEC. During her sophomore campaign, she posted a slash line of .424/.561/.804 with 16 home runs and a school-record 73 RBI. Her standout performance earned her All-SEC First Team honors and consensus All-American Second Team recognition in 2025. Be sure to tune in on July 26 to see Perez showcase her skills in front of a packed crowd. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
USA Today
18-05-2025
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- USA Today
Where to watch Texas A&M softball vs Liberty regional final channel, time, streaming info
Where to watch Texas A&M softball vs Liberty regional final channel, time, streaming info No. 1-ranked Texas A&M (47-10) will face Liberty (49-12) for a second time on Sunday afternoon on day three of the Bryan-College Station regional at Davis Diamond. Texas A&M dominated Marist with a 17-4 run-rule victory, marking their fifth in six games. A&M jumped to an early lead before exploding in the fourth, highlighted by back-to-back solo homers from Mya Perez and Mac Barbara and a grand slam by Amari Harper. Marist managed two runs in the fifth, but A&M sealed the win with a Mac Barbara RBI single. Now, the Aggies face Liberty in the regional final, aiming to keep their momentum alive. The Red Flames sent the No. 1-seeded team to the elimination round in the second game. Liberty is no stranger to knocking off higher seeds, and this is the second year in a row that they have advanced to the regional final. They only need to win one of two games to move on to the Super Regional round, putting all the pressure on the Aggies. Below is all the information for the Regional Final game: GAME SCHEDULE Bryan-College Station Regional Final - May 18 at 3:00 p.m. CT Texas A&M: TBD Liberty: TBD WAYS TO FOLLOW THE GAME TV/Streaming: SEC Network+ Radio: Locally Sports Radio 1150/93.7 The Zone Social: Follow the @AggiesSoftball on X for updates Internet: / 12th Man Mobile app for live play-by-play Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
USA Today
19-04-2025
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- USA Today
Texas A&M softball picks up another SEC series win over Missouri during the weekend
Texas A&M softball picks up another SEC series win over Missouri during the weekend No. 1 Texas A&M (39-6, 13-4 SEC) secured another SEC series victory after beating Missouri (23-26, 4-14 SEC) 2 out of 3 games at the Mizzou Softball Stadium over the weekend. The Aggies escaped Missouri with a series win after a tough three-game series against a scrappy Tigers team on the road. This past weekend proved that rankings and records mean nothing in the SEC, with every weekend being a dogfight. Due to inclement weather warnings, A&M started off the weekend with a doubleheader, with the series wrapping up on Friday. Game 1 The series started with an Aggie 7-5 win that required a comeback victory that was started by a single by Amari Harper while down 4-5 in the top of the seventh inning. An error allowed Mya Perez to take first base, then a double by Koko Wooley to tie the game. Allie Enright followed that up with a double of her own, scoring two for a 7-5 lead late in the game, and Emiley Kennedy retired the 3 of the last 4 batters to win Game 1. Game 2 This was a much closer contest that went into extra innings. A&M knocked in three runs, taking a 3-0 lead into the bottom of the sixth inning. The Tigers, being the tough team they are, scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth and seventh innings to tie, extending the game. After a scoreless eighth, Harper hit a solo home run that proved to be the game winner after Kennedy shut down the Tigers in the bottom of the ninth to win the series. Game 3 A&M was never in this game from the beginning, with the Tigers jumping out to an early 4-0 lead. The Aggies squandered a bases-loaded no-out opportunity in the top of the third inning, only coming away with one run, leaving three stranded on base. The very next inning, Missouri tacked on two more runs to go up 6-1, then they finished the Aggies off in the fifth inning with three more runs, run-ruling the Aggies in the final game of the series. Even though the Aggies suffered an embarrassing loss, leaving 10 runners on base, they still took a tough road series against a team that played just as well against Texas and Oklahoma. However, coach Trisha Ford will have a lot to say to her team after this series. It exposed some areas they need to clean up with a solid midweek opponent and two top-ten conference series left on the schedule. Texas A&M will face Louisiana in the last midweek game of the season on April 22 at 5:00 p.m. CT at Davis Diamond. The game will be streamed on the SEC Network. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
USA Today
12-04-2025
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- USA Today
Texas A&M softball picks up top ten win after 12-7 win over No. 6 LSU on Friday night
Texas A&M softball picks up top ten win after 12-7 win over No. 6 LSU on Friday night No. 3 Texas A&M (25-4, 9-3 SEC) secures another Top 10 win to open the series, beating No. 6 LSU (35-6, 8-5 SEC) 12-7 in Game 1 at Davis Diamond. The Aggies' patience at the plate paid its dividends on Friday night, collecting six walks and 12 hits through the seven innings. Mya Perez made an early case for SEC Player or Week going 4 of 5 at the plate with three doubles and two RBIs on the night. As the ace pitchers dueled, several hard-hit balls caused errors, allowing both teams to push runs across the plate. The lone home run of the night came from Mac Barbara, which gave Texas A&M an early lead, and Olivia Johnson had one of her better nights with two hits and a perfect squeeze bunt to add another run on the board. Overall, it was a fun game for the fans, and the rest of the series should be just as exciting. with only a few SEC series remaining in the season, winning this series is important to increase both teams' chances of hosting both a Regional and Super Regional. Texas A&M will face LSU in Game 2 on April 12 at 2:00 pm. CT. The game will be available to stream on SEC Network+. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
USA Today
09-04-2025
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- USA Today
Texas A&M Softball is a top consensus top-three team following an undefeated week
Texas A&M Softball is a top consensus top-three team following an undefeated week The Texas A&M softball team went 3-0 during the week, culminating in a series victory over the Georgia Bulldogs at Jack Turner Stadium during the weekend. Texas A&M's softball team made waves with their stellar performance this week, kicking things off with a commanding run-rule victory over Prairie View A&M. They then headed to Athens, Georgia, to face the Bulldogs in a competitive conference series. Weather concerns led to a doubleheader on Saturday, where the Aggies dominated Game 1 with an 8-0 run-rule win. In Game 2, after facing some adversity, they made a strong comeback to secure a 12-5 victory. Unfortunately, the weather and TV scheduling prevented the teams from completing the series, but A&M took home their third conference series win. The dynamic trio of Mya Perez, Allie Enright, and KK Dement was unstoppable, contributing a staggering 10 hits, 16 RBIs, and 5 home runs over the weekend. Dement's grand slam in Game 1 was a standout moment, setting the tone for a decisive victory. The Aggies demonstrated incredible teamwork and adaptability, with players stepping up to fill the void when needed. Texas A&M continues to prove their resilience and talent, solidifying their position as a formidable team in the conference. All major softball polls have the Aggies in the Top 5 after two mid-week run-rule victories and sweeping LMU last week. Texas A&M will open the series against LSU on April 11 at 6:00 pm. CT. The game will be available to stream on SEC Network+. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1
