The Aggies' bats went quiet at just the wrong time, as Texas A&M baseball dropped its second straight series opener, falling 5-3 to Ole Miss in Oxford on Friday night. It was a frustrating evening for the Maroon & White, who struggled to find their rhythm against a red-hot Rebel pitcher.

Left-hander Hunter Elliott delivered a career night on the mound, fanning 11 Aggies and surrendering just one earned run over six dominant innings. On the flip side, head coach Michael Earley's decision to hand the ball to Ethan Darden as the starter didn't pan out. The Clemson transfer lasted just a few frames, giving up two hits, two earned runs, and two walks before being lifted.

Offensively, Texas A&M managed only two extra-base hits—both doubles, courtesy of Chris Hacopian and Caden Sorrell. But the lineup is clearly banged up. Hacopian, who's been dealing with an injury, is still limited to designated hitter duties as he works his way back to full strength. Meanwhile, freshman third baseman Nico Partida is expected to miss the entire weekend series after getting hurt against Auburn last week.

The injury bug bit even harder in Game 1 when shortstop Boston Kellner took a fastball to the face. He was rushed off the field with a towel covering the area where he was hit—a scary moment that left fans holding their breath. Kellner's status is now a game-time decision for Saturday, leaving yet another key infielder in question.

With their backs against the wall, the Aggies turn to Aiden Sims to salvage the series. The schedule has been tweaked due to looming inclement weather, turning Sunday's finale into a doubleheader on Saturday. Game 2 is set for 2 p.m. CT, with Game 3 to follow roughly an hour after the first game ends.

Despite the loss, Aggie Nation took to social media to share their reactions—some raw, some hopeful, and all passionate. Here's a look at the best posts from a night that tested the Maroon & White faithful.