COLLEGE STATION, Texas – After a tough battle in the series finale against No. 21 Texas A&M on Sunday, a two-run sixth inning ended up given the Aggies the cushion they needed in a 6-2 win over No. 33 Miami. The RedHawks fall to 0-3, while Texas A&M moves to 3-0 after completing the series sweep.

Making his collegiate debut, freshman pitcher Kenten Egbert went five innings, giving up three runs, on six hits while striking out five for Miami. Sophomore Jonathan Brand also made an impact on the mound for the RedHawks, throwing 2.2 innings, giving up one run on one hit, with two walks and three strikeouts.

Freshman Stephen Krause led the way offensively for the RedHawks, going 1-for-2 in the ballgame with a double and an RBI. Junior Nate Stolze also went 1-for-3 with a double.

Miami pitchers limited Texas A&M to an 0-for-8 performance with runners in scoring position.

Trailing 3-0, the RedHawks got on the board in the top of the fourth. Senior Will Vogelgesang was able to get on base after being hit by a pitch. He advanced to third after a failed pick-off attempt, and came across to score the lone run of the inning for Miami after a squeeze bunt from Krause.

The Aggies expanded their lead to 5-1 before the RedHawks offense got back to work, cutting into that lead in the seventh. Krause led off with a double down the left field line. He was replaced by freshman pinch runner Brian Zapp. A sac fly from junior shortstop Tyler Wardwell allowed Zapp to come across to score for Miami, which tightened the Aggies lead to 5-2. The RedHawks were unable to get any closer, as Texas A&M added one run to their tally on the way to a 6-2 final.

The RedHawks open the home season as they welcome Purdue Fort Wayne to McKie Field at Hayden Park this weekend. Friday's game will be at 5 p.m. First pitch on Saturday is at 4 p.m. and the series concludes on Sunday at 1 p.m.

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