Twitter reacts to Texas A&M’s 10-4 loss to Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament Championship
No. 10 Texas A&M put together a miraculous run to punch their ticket to the SEC Championship game as a double-digit seed. Still, after playing six games over six days, the magic had to run out eventually.
The Aggies fell to No. 4 Vanderbilt 10-4 on Championship Sunday, keeping a conference title out of reach once more since the Maroon and White were last crowned champs back in 2016. Despite keeping the score tightly contested midway through the game, a late surge by the Commodores propelled them to a title at the expense of A&M.
The score was tied 4-4 before the Commodores scored on a squeeze bunt by Enrique Bradfield in the sixth inning, and shortly afterward, Vanderbilt added five insurance runs in the eighth to effectively put the game out of reach, 10-4.
Despite a career-high three RBI from Max Kaufer, A&M’s assortment of pitchers on the mound, unfortunately, had a collective day to forget. Nathan Dettmer surrendered four runs on seven hits while striking out one in 2.2 IP. Ty Sexton and Troy Wansing highlighted the seven pitchers out of the bullpen. Sexton worked 1.1 blank frames while Wansing chipped in with a 1.0 shutout inning.
Texas A&M now focuses on awaiting an at-large bid to an NCAA Regional, with the NCAA Tournament Selection Show airing Monday at 11 a.m. CT on ESPN2. But for others, this is an opportune time to take to social media.
Here are a few of the notable social media reactions following the Aggies’ loss in the SEC Championship, and surprise, surprise, don’t be shocked to find a Texas Longhorns fan here and there in the mentions.
A 20-run inning would have definitely been a welcome sight on Sunday
Texas A & M currently getting its cowbell 🐄🔔 rung by Vanderbilt baseball.*
*Don't blame the messenger. I merely report the news. Also: it's college ball, so A & M could "answer" with 20 runs at any moment.
— Alex Heard (@alexheard) May 28, 2023
The loss stings, but there is plenty to be excited about moving forward
Well what a season for the Texas A&M Aggies….
The only double digit seed to make the SEC Championship game….
1 of the very few teams to have a Freshman that is unbelievable while breaking the HR record…..
The only team to have a coach in Yr. 2 to have more conference wins!!
— Jay Pops “The Host” TAMU Baseball(34-24)14-16(SEC) (@JayPops5) May 28, 2023
There's no time to sulk in the loss, as the Aggies prepare for the NCAA Tournament Selection Show
Great week for the Aggies. Didn’t end like we wanted it to but we’re now ready for the NCAA tourney. https://t.co/arRoyqMX8G
— Ross Bjork (@RossBjorkAD) May 28, 2023
As an Ole Miss fan, how's the couch treating you?
Yall get runner up sec tournament rings now!!! Gigem
— Jcbreb (@jcbrebcounselor) May 28, 2023
6 games in 6 days surely takes a toll, and the pitching magic may have maxed out
Ags fall in the SEC title, 10-4 to Vanderbilt. Just ran out of pitching in the 8th. Hell of a run this week, 4-2 and secured not only a spot in the Tournament, but locked up a 2 seed.
Shoutout Max Kaufer, dude caught 6 games in 6 days, and continues to have good AB’s.
— TorresOnTexasA&M (@TorresOnTexasAM) May 28, 2023
Didn't Texas go 0-2 in the Big 12 tourney, losing to K-State of all teams?!
Hang a banner, y’all lost in the sec tournament! Whoop whoop!
— Orangebloodatx (@Orangebloodsatx) May 28, 2023
I can think of more programs that this better applies to
Texas A&M is the Philadelphia of college sports
— David, Georgia Man (@DavidAndNoise) May 28, 2023
At some point, you have to tip your cap the better team on a given day
Texas A&M’s SEC Tournament run comes to an end in the final as Vanderbilt pulls away late to secure the trophy.
Credit to the Commodores. I thought they were awesome today in all phases.
Aggies will return home and await their regional destination announcement tomorrow.
— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) May 28, 2023
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