Tag: 2024 College World Series

Texas A&M DH Hayden Schott declines ‘king of vibes’ moniker after Kentucky win at CWS

“I wasn’t commanding the vibes in there. The fact that Braden is in there, he’s the loudest one and just had surgery, it’s so cool to see.”

The No. 3 Texas A&M baseball team beat SEC foe, No. 2 Kentucky, by a final score of 5-1 on Monday night at Charles Schwab Field to advance to the semifinals of the College World Series.

Graduate student designated hitter Hayden Schott led the way going 3-for-5 with 2 runs batted in and 1 run scored.

“I would not say that I was commanding the vibes in there. The fact that Braden is in there, he’s the loudest one and just had surgery, it’s so dang cool to see. Our team is so selfless,” Schott recalled. “That’s the beauty of playoff baseball is just playing for each other. I definitely would not say that I was the king of vibes in there, Braden did a great job. You have guys like Hank Bard in there doing a great job so it takes a village, man.”

Next up for the Aggies (51-13) is a rematch with SEC rival Florida (36-29), who they beat 3-2 in the opening round on Saturday evening. With a win tonight, Texas A&M clinches a berth in the CWS finals. First pitch Wednesday is at 6 p.m. on ESPN and ESPN+.

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‘Ball comes a little faster,’ Texas A&M 2B Kaeden Kent explains shifting positions at CWS

“Making the shift over to third is not as bad as I think it seems,” he said. “It’s nothing different except the ball comes a little faster.”

The No. 3 Texas A&M baseball team beat SEC foe, No. 2 Kentucky, by a final score of 5-1 on Monday night at Charles Schwab Field to advance to the semifinals of the College World Series.

Sophomore Kaeden Kent started at second base, then shifted to third after freshman Gavin Grahovac replaced sophomore right fielder Jace LaViolette, who suffered a right hamstring injury.

“My at-bat to score a couple runs, the guy was throwing a slider-cutter thing and a heater. I got a hold of one of his cutters, he left it a little too much over the plate. I pulled it foul, then he threw me a heater that was too much over the plate and I was able to handle it,” Kent recalled. “Making the shift over to third is not as bad as I think it seems. I take ground balls there, second base, shortstop. It’s nothing different except the ball comes a little faster. I was able to make a play.”

Next up for the Aggies (51-13) is a rematch with SEC rival Florida (36-29), who they beat 3-2 in the opening round on Saturday evening. With a win tonight, Texas A&M clinches a berth in the College World Series finals. First pitch Wednesday is at 6 p.m. on ESPN and ESPN+.

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‘Left a little sour taste,’ Aggies LHP Ryan Prager recalls College World Series memories

“Just super grateful to be back. Last time we were here, there left a little sour taste in my mouth. We just enjoy being around each other.”

Ryan Prager put No. 3 Texas A&M on his back and nearly tossed a no-hitter on Monday night during a 5-1 victory versus No. 2 Kentucky.

The sophomore left-handed pitcher recorded 20 outs before the first Wildcat tallied a hit. He (9-1) earned the win by pitching 6.2 scoreless innings and allowing 2 hits and 1 walk with 4 strikeouts on 95 pitches.

“Just super grateful to be back. Last time we were here, there left a little sour taste in my mouth,” Prager recalled. “To be able to come back out with this group of guys and do what we did, it was a testament to who this team is. We’ve shown that we can do it in a variety of different ways.

“To be honest, we just enjoy being around each other. The more days we can be around each other, we’re truly grateful for.”

Next up for the Aggies (51-13) is a rematch with SEC rival Florida (36-29), who they beat 3-2 in the opening round on Saturday night. With a win tonight, Texas A&M clinches a berth in the College World Series finals. First pitch Wednesday is at 6 p.m. on ESPN and ESPN+.

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Texas A&M coach Jim Schlossnagle recaps win vs. No. 2 Kentucky at College World Series

“I thought it was a great ball game with tough conditions to hit. Ryan was obviously outstanding. Mason was outstanding for them, he said.

The No. 3 Texas A&M baseball team beat SEC foe, No. 2 Kentucky, by a final score of 5-1 on Monday night at Charles Schwab Field to advance to the semifinals of the College World Series.

After the game, coach Jim Schlossnagle spoke to the media.

“I thought it was a great ball game with tough conditions to hit. Ryan was obviously outstanding. Mason was outstanding for them,” Schlossnagle said. “We just happened to get Appel’s big hit to break it open a little bit and get us into scoring position. Then both Hayden and Kaeden did an awesome job of staying on the baseball, using the whole field to hit and keeping it low. It was a really tough night to hit.”

Next up for Texas A&M (51-13) is a rematch with conference rival Florida (36-29), who they beat 3-2 in the opening round on Saturday. With a win tonight, the Aggies clinch a berth in the CWS finals. First pitch Wednesday is at 6 p.m. on ESPN and ESPN+.

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Texas A&M will face Florida in the College World Series Semifinals

The stage is set for the College World Semifinals and Texas A&M now knows who stands in their way on the road to the Championship round

After going 2-0 to start the College World Series Texas A&M (51-13) earned a day’s rest while they waited for the outcome of the Florida vs Kentucky game.

As usual, it wouldn’t be an Aggie postseason without a little bit of drama. Instead of knowing their opponent Tuesday night a rain delay moved the game to Wednesday morning.

That’s where the drama ended Florida left no doubt that they wanted that spot in the Semifinals beating Kentucky 15-4. So that means the Aggies are one victory over the Gators away from advancing to the CWS for the first time in program history.

The Aggies will see a very familiar face on the mound on Wednesday night as the Gators have decided to start Freshman RHP Liam Peterson. He didn’t have his best outing this past Saturday when we gave up three runs in under 2.5 innings of work, but he will get his chance at redemption.

Texas A&M will play Florida on Wednesday, June 19, at 6:00 p.m. CT. The game will air on ESPN and be available for streaming on ESPN+.

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Jim Schlossnagle provides update on Jace LaViolette’s hamstring tweak

Jace LaViolette’s status moving forward in the College World Series is trending in a positive direction

Texas A&M (51-13) is just one win away from earning a berth in the College World Series title game after defeating Kentucky (46-15), 5-1, on Monday night. The Aggies are undefeated in the CWS for the first time in program history.

Taking the mound after a week off, Aggies ace pitcher Ryan Prager was nearly flawless, lasting six innings while recording 20 outs on 95 pitches for four strikeouts and just two hits and one walk allowed during his start.

After a tense five scoreless innings, A&M’s offense finally sprang to life. The game-changing moment came with Hayden Schott’s RBI double, sending Jace LaViolette and Jackson Appel home. However, during his run to third before Schott’s hit, LaViolette slightly tweaked his hamstring.

Despite the injury, he managed to make his way home before heading to the Aggie bench. This moment not only marked a turning point in the game but also showcased the team’s resilience in the face of adversity.

Surprisingly, the sophomore made one more appearance at the plate but sat the rest of the game to gauge the severity of his injury. However, from his body language alone, LaViolette didn’t look like he was in much pain as the game progressed.

Providing an update after the game, head coach Jim Schlossnagle stated that the star outfielder “pulled his hamstring a little bit” and would be observed further during the Aggies’ rest day on Wednesday.

“We have a little less than 48 hours to see if we can get him to do something on the field.”

If Jace Laviolette is unable to play on Thursday, freshman Jack Bell will likely be reinserted into the starting lineup.

Texas A&M will play the winner of Kentucky vs. Florida on Wednesday, June 19, at 6 p.m. CT.

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6+ hitless frames from Prager leads #3 Texas A&M past #2 Kentucky at College World Series

Sophomore LHP Ryan Prager put the Aggies on his back and nearly tossed a no-no, recording 20 outs before the first Wildcat tallied a hit.

Four days into the 2024 College World Series, the Texas A&M baseball team is the only unbeaten squad in the second bracket remaining.

The No. 3 Aggies faced another SEC foe on Monday evening after defeating Florida 3-2 on Saturday night. Texas A&M (51-13) beat No. 2 Kentucky (46-15) by a final score of 5-1 at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.

Ryan Prager put the Aggies on his back and nearly tossed a no-hitter. The sophomore left-handed pitcher recorded 20 outs on Monday before the first Wildcat tallied a hit. He (9-1) earned the win by pitching 6.2 scoreless innings and allowing 2 hits and 1 walk with 4 strikeouts on 95 pitches.

After there was a pitchers’ duel through five frames, Texas A&M plated all 5 of its runs in the top of the sixth. Graduate student designated hitter Hayden Schott led the way going 3-for-5 with 2 runs batted in and 1 run scored.

Seniors, catcher Jackson Appel and first baseman Ted Burton, and sophomore second baseman Kaeden Kent each recorded 2 hits. Kent contributed 2 RBI and junior shortstop Ali Camarillo had the other.

The Aggies play the winner of Florida versus Kentucky on Wednesday at 6 p.m. on ESPN.

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Tennessee’s Hunter Ensley ran so hard into a wall to make a stunning College World Series catch

The sound of the Tennessee outfielder hitting the wall should tell you how hard he hit.

With what you’re about to see, it’s no surprise that Hunter Ensley is apparently day to day with an injury.

The Tennessee outfielder tracked down a ball hit by North Carolina’s Anthony Donofrio, catching it and then hitting the wall with a lot of velocity. How hard was it? He left eye black on the wall, and the sound it made on the broadcast was LOUD.

The Volunteers won 6-1 on Sunday, but hopefully Ensley will be OK to keep playing for a team that continues to impress in Omaha.

Here’s the amazing play that had everyone buzzing at his sacrifice:

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‘They don’t represent Texas A&M,’ Schlossnagle condemns fans who yelled at Florida dugout

‘Whoever those two guys are, they don’t represent what Texas A&M is all about. Let’s not let those two guys back in the ballpark,” he said.

During the Texas A&M baseball team’s 3-2 victory in the opening round of the College World Series, two morons wearing Maroon and White polos screamed nonsense at the Florida dugout, leading to coach Jim Schlossnagle having to address it postgame.

“First of all, happy Father’s Day to everyone. I want to apologize on behalf of Texas A&M for whatever the heck went on over there in that dugout. Whoever those two guys are, they don’t represent what Texas A&M is all about. Whoever they are, just don’t come back! Let’s not let those two guys back in the ballpark,” Schlossnagle proclaimed. “Other than that, it was a great ballgame. I thought it was a very well-pitched game by both sides. We had chances to stretch the lead and couldn’t put a ball in play. They had chances to score as well. Just a super awesome game. I told Jace that I’m super glad that he’s tall.”

The No. 3 Aggies (50-13) play another SEC foe, No. 2 Kentucky (46-14), on Monday at 6 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN+.

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Texas A&M OF Jace LaViolette ‘got a little scared’ making game-saving play vs. Florida

“Off the bat I got a little scared. I took the total wrong route and then got myself back on the track. The wind knocked it down,” he said.

Texas A&M sophomore outfielder Jace LaViolette sealed a 3-2 win against Florida with a highlight play on Saturday night during the opening round of the College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.

In the top of the ninth inning with one out and the go-ahead run at the dish, Gators sophomore second baseman Cade Kurland crushed a pitch to right field where the 6-foot-6 superstar reached above the fence and robbed Kurland of the homer.

“Off the bat, I got a little scared. I took the total wrong route and then got myself back on track, found the wall, I looked up and thought, ‘I have a play on this.’ Luckily I had the wind that knocked it down,” LaViolette told Avarie Howard of Hurddat Sports on the field postgame. “I think on any other day with some help from the wind, it’s probably a homer. But the wind knocked it down and helped me be able to make a play.”

LaViolette drew two walks Saturday to set a new single-season program record for free passes with 59 thus far.

The No. 3 Aggies (50-13) play another SEC foe, No. 2 Kentucky (46-14), on Monday at 6 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN+.

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