Social media reacts to USC eliminating Texas A&M in regional final
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It was another disappointing outing from Texas A&M against USC on Monday night, as the Trojans eliminated the Aggies with a 7-1 win in the College Station Regional Final at Blue Bell Park.
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In one of his longest starts to date, right-hander Clayton Freshcorn provided a solid outing for the Maroon and White. Before giving up a three-run home run in the seventh inning, Freshcorn held the Trojans to just two earned runs on six hits. After he was pulled, Shane Sdao gave up two more runs, as USC went on to claim its first regional final in 21 years.
While the pitching woes continued to be a struggle for Texas A&M on Monday night, the lineup was anything but its normal self. The Aggies entered the postseason ranked third in the SEC with a .301 team batting average and second with 114 home runs. That success did not carry over into the regional final, however. The lineup produced just four runs through two games, while USC recorded 21 to advance to a showdown against North Carolina in Chapel Hill next weekend.
There are many questions and concerns swirling around the program entering the offseason, mainly regarding Jason Kelly's seat as the pitching coach after a lackluster management throughout the year. As he prepares to enter his third season at the helm, head coach Michael Earley has some major decisions to make this offseason.
Here are some of the best social media reactions from Texas A&M's regional final loss to USC on Monday night:
Last saw of the academic year at Blue Bell Park on Monday night
Pretty sure it’s not in the NCAA script to play the Aggie War Hymn before the bottom of the ninth, but, if this score stands it would be the last one of the academic year… So they said screw it, let’s ride. pic.twitter.com/EgOulEJlKd
— 𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕤 𝕃. 𝔹𝕣𝕠𝕨𝕟 (@Travis_L_Brown) June 2, 2026
USC performed flawlessly to battle back and defeat Texas A&M twice in the regional final
No arguing with the winner in this Regional. USC played flawless baseball. Executed in every phase of the game at a high level.
— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) June 2, 2026
For Texas A&M, Clayton Freshcorn pitched his guts out…and that was about all that went right.
A very important summer ahead for the Aggie program https://t.co/MhnO6IUxIv
2026 College Station Regional all-tournament team
The 2026 College Station Regional all-tournament team: pic.twitter.com/k9Z9GcZCYl
— Richard Zane (@RichardZane32) June 2, 2026
USC's three-run homer silences Aggie fans at Olsen Field
I’ve never heard Blue Bell Park go silent like that before.@USC_Baseball has the 12th Man NERVOUS pic.twitter.com/R0sSv0Z1Tr
— Micah Beutell (@Micah_CBC) June 2, 2026
Freshcorn performed solid, but the lineup provided no support
Clayton Freshcorn’s day is done after 101 pitches and 6.2 innings of work. He gets a loud ovation from the Blue Bell Park crowd.
— Aggie Sports 365 (@365Aggie) June 2, 2026
He did a tremendous job today, but the bats haven’t offered him any support
If that’s Freshcorn’s last appearance as an Aggie, it was a helluva good…
Tons of production to replace entering the offseason
I can’t believe this is how guys like Grahovac, Sorrell, Freshcorn, Bear, etc. career’s as Aggies is ending
— Aggie Sports 365 (@365Aggie) June 2, 2026
Just such a bummer
Much work to do to replenish the roster and figure out answers on the coaching staff
Elite pitching usually beats elite hitting in the postseason, and these last two games were no exception. Credit to USC for their bats getting hot at the right time, too.
— Sidelines - Texas A&M (@SSN_TAMU) June 2, 2026
The pitching staff was woefully mediocre at best all season, injuries be damned. It bit us in the…
Last saw of the season for the Aggie fans at Blue Bell Park tonight
They’re sawing ‘em off at Blue Bell Park, maybe for the last time this season.
— Nick Kuzma (@NickPKuzma) June 2, 2026
Texas A&M is down to its final three outs and trails USC 7-1 in the bottom of the ninth inning @kbtxsportspic.twitter.com/YA3G1Wz5Z6
Offense failed to step up for Freshcorn
Look if I’m wrong feel free to attack me but Clayton Freshcorn has done more than he ever has been expected to the offense needs to step up
— Avery (@avesdb) June 2, 2026
USC is heading to its first super regional since 2005
THE USC TROJANS ARE HEADED TO SUPERS FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2005 🔥🔥🔥
— 11Point7 College Baseball (@11point7) June 2, 2026
WHAT A COMEBACK THROUGH LOSERS BRACKET. WILL FACE NORTH CAROLINA pic.twitter.com/3UvoCNkMly
The Trojans dogpile on Olsen Field after the 7-1 win over the Aggies
The Trojans dogpile, A&M fans head to the exits, and the last bubbles disappear into the night at Blue Bell Park.
— Nick Kuzma (@NickPKuzma) June 2, 2026
The Aggies’ season ends with a 7-1 loss in the College Station Regional Final and with a 41-16 record @kbtxsportspic.twitter.com/taVmO9pF1g
It's been 21 years coming for USC
For the First time in 2 decades the USC Trojans will play on into weekend 2.
— Jake McKeever (@CBCJakeMck) June 2, 2026
Masterful weekend for USC rolling through 4 elimination games to win the regional pic.twitter.com/vub9onmhdS
12th Man showed up and showed out in 2026
Thank you, 12th Man, for all of your support and for making this the best place to play college baseball 👍 pic.twitter.com/Hl05agbbFK
— Texas A&M Baseball (@AggieBaseball) June 2, 2026
The Trojans earned every bit of the regional final victory
The year of the Trojan continues. USC advances to Super Regionals for the first time since 2005 pic.twitter.com/rnPSuAIrFV
— Stephen Schoch (@bigdonkey47) June 2, 2026
263 days until opening day
FINAL: USC 7, #12 A&M 1
— Richard Zane (@RichardZane32) June 2, 2026
Aggies are the seventh national seed eliminated.
The Trojans outplayed A&M in every facet across two games. They simply played flawless baseball, earning a trip to Chapel Hill.
A&M's 2026 season ends at 41-16.
Opening Day is 263 days away.
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