Dane Carter had a run-scoring single and Brian Ruggiano scored Jose Duran on a sacrifice bunt for Texas A&M (10-3).
Casey Gaynor (1-2) lasted seven innings for Rutgers (3-5). He allowed two runs, both earned, on five hits and struck out nine.
Jarred Jimenez scored after his pinch-hit triple started the ninth, but Sterling retired the next three Rutgers hitters.
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