Texas A&M faces a pitching dilemma amid Shane Sdao's struggles
Texas A&M's Shane Sdao struggled in Game 1 against Auburn, which should prompt the coaching staff to consider a new Game 1 starter.
No. 7 Texas A&M entered the weekend with plenty of momentum after defeating Tarleton State 9-7 on Tuesday night, set to host No. 8 Auburn for a Saturday doubleheader after weather forced Game 1 to be canceled.
However, while the Aggies defeated Florida 2-1, losing Game 1 with junior lefty Shane Sdao on the mound of another guessing game that ended in defeat. After back-to-back seasons dealing with injury issues, including missing the entirety of the 2025 campaign, Shane Sdao's career was on the right track, looking like a future MLB starter with the arm talent and control to become one of the Aggies' top arms. However, while his recovery from Tommy John Surgery was successful, Sdao's 12 appearances, including Saturday's first game of the doubleheader vs.
Auburn, lasted just one full inning before the redshirt junior was pulled after giving up six earned runs. Currently 3-4 on the year, Sdao's 6. 55 ERA is one of the highest among starting pitchers in the SEC, while the Aggies are tied for 10th in the conference with a 4.
54 team ERA. Compared to sophomore Aiden Sim s, who is having a career year on the mound and is currently undefeated on the year, Sdao has not fixed his issues after his other disastrous start against Vanderbilt, and even allowed seven earned runs vs. Missouri, despite the Aggies sweeping the Tigers on the road.