SEC names Texas A&M left-hander Justin Lamkin Co-Pitcher of the Week

Texas A&M sophomore pitcher Justin Lamkin was named the SEC Co-Pitcher of the Week after a strong game against Mississippi State

After a strong start to the season by the Texas A&M pitching rotation, the beginning stages of SEC play were a little unforgiving. They appeared to struggle throughout the Florida game series, dropping the SEC series opener.

A&M fared slightly better in the opening two games against Mississippi State, splitting the first two games. In game three, Justin Lamkin shined the brightest. His 12 strikeouts through seven innings gave the Aggies just what they needed to win game three and take the series.

The SEC recognized the sophomore’s production after the big week by naming him SEC Player of the Week. Below is the excerpt from the release from the SEC officials:

Texas A&M’s Justin Lamkin helped the Aggies to a series-

clinching win against No. 16 Mississippi State, tossing 7.1 innings with a career-high 12 strikeouts on Saturday. The sophomore carried a no-hitter into the fifth and retired 21 of the first 22 batters he faced. He surrendered just one run on the afternoon, and seven of Lamkin’s 12 punch outs were looking in the win.

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