Texas A&M (20-12, 5-7 SEC) made a long-distance call to Uncle Mo last week, known as momentum to most, and for the first time in what seemed like forever, he came for what is hopefully an extended visit. After winning their first SEC series against the defending National Champion Ole Miss Rebels the prior weekend, the Aggies traveled to face Auburn in what looked to be a mid-season defining SEC matchup.
As Texas A&M’s pitching rotation began to find its groove, it was the offense that took center stage against a Tigers squad that was ill-prepared for freshman phenom Jace LaViolette’s performance at the plate, leading the team with 4 RBIs and 1 home run in the series. Winning two out of three, the Aggies scored 30 runs to the tune of 9-5 (Game 1 W), 9-10 (Game 2 L), and 12-6 (Game 3 W). If we’re counting their previous midweek 10-9 win vs. Texas State, that’s 40 runs in their last four victories.
On Monday, USA TODAY Sports released their newest Coaches poll, and even though the Aggies failed to make it back into the Top 25, they did receive 19 votes, and hold the same record at 20-12 as No. 25 Miami. This week, the Maroon and White head back to Olsen Field to face UTSA on Tuesday night, just two days before their three-game home series against Missouri starts on Thursday night.
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