Texas A&M picked up a big extra innings win on Thursday evening to open the final series of the season in a clash of Top 5 teams, besting Arkansas. Head coach Jim Schlossnagle heaped praise on opposing starting pitcher Hagen Smith, one of the best starters in the country. And while he hasn’t been quite as dominant a force, Smith compares favorably to LSU’s 2023 ace, Paul Skenes, Schlossnagle said. “He’s probably, he’s in the conversation, for sure. I can’t remember a better left handed starter. Well I should say with that kind of arm. We’ve faced a lot of really good left handed pitchers that …