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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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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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Jim Schlossnagle announces Texas A&M’s starting pitcher vs. Kentucky in the CWS

Ryan Prager will take the mound against Kentucky on Monday night

Texas A&M (50-13) is off and running in the College World Series after defeating the Florida Gators 3-2 in the early hours of Sunday morning due to inclement weather in Omaha, Nebraska, causing a four-hour delay.

The game, which started at 10:00 p.m. CT, was a thrilling late-night baseball showdown that had the Aggie and Gator fans in attendance on the edge of their seats. If you were a fan of pitching, this was the matchup for you! The Aggies, led by Justin Lamkin, Chris Cortez, and Evan Aschenbeck, delivered an impressive performance, striking out 16 batters and allowing just two runs on the night.

While A&M’s offense only mustered three runs in the second and third innings, Schlossnagle’s strategic move to start Lamkin, who had previously struggled, resulted in the sophomore striking out six with just one allowed in three innings.

While Cortez, who earned his 10th win on the year, threw 61 pitches and will likely not be available for Monday’s matchup vs. Kentucky, Lamkin and star closer Evan Aschenbeck could appear if needed.

On Sunday, Schlossnagle officially announced the inevitable: ace Ryan Prager would take the mound against the Wildcats. Prager will make his first start since being pulled early in the Aggies’ win vs. Oregon in the super regionals. During the year, Prager had 114 strikeouts with a 3.10 ERA.

No. 3 Texas A&M will play the No. 2 Kentucky Wildcats on Monday, June 17, at 6:00 p.m. CT. The game will air on ESPN.

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Date, time announced for Texas A&M’s College World Series matchup vs. Kentucky

Texas A&M will now take on the Kentucky Wildcats in the College World Series on Monday night

Texas A&M (50-13) has moved on to the second round of the College World Series after defeating the Florida Gators (34-29) 3-2 behind one of the best pitching performances on the season, as Justin Lamkin, Chris Cortez, and Evan Aschenbeck combined for 16 strikeouts with eight hits and two runs allowed.

The team’s unity and collective effort were on full display when star sophomore outfielder Jace Laviolette made what could be considered the catch of the year in the top of the ninth. With just one out and a man on base for the Gators, Laviolette’s catch robbed Cade Kurland’s would-be home run, potentially changing the season’s trajectory. This was a testament to the team’s spirit and could be a game-changer in the upcoming matchups vs. Kentucky.

In a respectable and strategic move, Schlossnagle opted to go with Lamkin over ace pitcher Ryan Prager to save as many arms as possible heading into next week. The sophomore’s six strikeouts in just three innings led to Cortez’s impressive three frames despite allowing the Gators two runs. While Achenbeck struck out four to close things out as usual, the three combined for 158 pitches on the night.

With Prager set to start on Monday, Lamkin and Aschenbeck are expected to be available if needed.

Texas A&M will play 2-seed Kentucky on Monday, June 17, at 6:00 p.m. CT. The game will air on ESPN and be available for streaming on ESPN+.

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