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How did the Aggies fare against the College World Series field in 2022?

How did the Aggies fare against the seven other College World Series contenders in 2022?

With half of the 2022 College World Series field members of the SEC – all of which residing in the SEC West, ironically enough – one would think the Aggies benefitted in the scouting department. Unfortunately, of the four SEC programs, A&M is the only member school in Bracket #1.

Nonetheless, the Aggies recorded the most wins (6) and share the best winning percentage with Oklahoma (0.60) against the field in their 2022 regular season – albeit facing only one opponent in their current bracket, a 12-9 victory at Texas’ UFCU Disch-Falk Field on March 29th.

As previously stated, with the three remaining SEC schools playing in the SEC West – Arkansas, Auburn and Ole Miss – the Aggies played a best-of-three series against each of them: a 2-1 series loss against Auburn in late March, a 2-1 series win against Arkansas in late April, and a 2-1 series win at Ole Miss in their last regular-season series before the SEC Tournament.

Thus with some unfamiliar faces standing in A&M’s path to the Championship Series, the scouting department will be hard at work, as will the student-athletes learning their opponent, until opening pitch on Friday afternoon as the Aggies take on Oklahoma at 2PM ET on ESPN.

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Four College World Series matchups we’d love to see

There are plenty of intriguing matchups the Texas Longhorns could draw in Omaha.

With three traditional rivals remaining in the tournament, there are plenty of intriguing matchups the Texas Longhorns could draw in Omaha.

Texas’ first opponent is Notre Dame, one of the premier blue blood rivals for the Longhorns in football. With a win, Texas would face the winner of Texas A&M and Oklahoma. A loss would pair the Longhorns with the loser of that game.

On the other side of the bracket, Arkansas and Stanford face off. The two programs are among the best in college baseball in recent years.

The final matchup features Ole Miss and Auburn, two SEC West foes. Ole Miss won two out of three on the road against Auburn earlier this year.

Here are four matchups Texas fans won’t have any trouble getting excited about in this College World Series.

Where Texas ranks in this College World Series power ranking

The Texas Longhorns begin their quest for their seventh national title in college baseball.

Texas will begin their quest for their seventh national title in college baseball on Friday. Continue reading “Where Texas ranks in this College World Series power ranking”

How to watch Texas A&M vs Oklahoma in Game 1 of the College World Series

How to watch Texas A&M vs Oklahoma in Game 1 of the College World Series

Are you still basking in the glory that was the Aggies baseball squad clinching their first College World Series birth since the 2017 season? I know I am!

After sweeping the regional series against Oral Roberts, Louisiana, and the former Schlossnagle-led TCU, the Aggies continued their perfect run in the Super Regionals, notching back-to-back close victories against the very talented Louisville Cardinals, earning their long-awaited 7th CWS birth in what is currently one of the most legendary seasons in Texas A&M sports history.

The Aggies are in “Bracket #1” and will face off against the Oklahoma Sooners, on Friday  afternoon. The two other teams in the bracket consist of the Texas Longhorns and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, who will play after the Aggies and Sooners, with the winner of both games facing each other in the next round.

Here are the details for game #1

  • Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma
  • Date: Friday, June 17th
  • Time: 1:00 PM Central, 2:00 PM Eastern
  • Channel: ESPN
  • Place: Charles Schwab Field, Omaha, Nebraska

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Aggies sights set on Omaha as they find themselves one win away from advancing to College World Series

Texas A&M’s sights are set on Omaha as our Aggies find themselves one win away from advancing to College World Series.

#5 Texas A&M: 5, #12 Louisville: 4 – and now the Aggies are one win away from the 2022 College World Series.

Last night’s thrilling walk-off victory was the cherry on top of an electric atmosphere in Blue Bell Park which packed in over 6700 fans. The 12th Man was in full-force as “Ball 5,” “Ball 6,” “Ball 7” AND “Ball 8” chants echoed across the ball park and had Louisville on edge early on in the ball game.

After the Aggies averaged over 10 runs/game in the College Station Regional, we don’t apologize for winning a defensive battle in which 20 men were left on base, loaded bases were stranded four times, and the middle of the line-up – Rock, Bost and Targac – combined to hit 1-12 with 0 RBIs.

Look to see these three get back on track in Game 2 after their College Station Regional performances saw stat lines that included:

Rock, 7-13, 5 RBIs

Bost, 6-11, 7 RBIs

Targac, 5-12, 3 RBIs

There’s no promise that we’ll see these gaudy stat lines in Game 2, and unlikely heroes may be called upon again, but my money is on the offense to tally more runs as we find ourselves less than two-hours away from opening pitch.

With Blue Bell Park expected to be rocking once again, adrenaline won’t be lacking as this 2022 group looks to punch their ticket to Omaha in Saturday’s matinee. Buckle up, this should be another fun one!

Photos: Aggies win Super Regional Opener

Photos: Aggies win Super Regional Opener

The Texas A&M baseball team mounted another magical comeback Friday night in the latest of what has become another Aggie tradition. After falling behind early, the Aggies got great relief pitching and clutch hitting to help them come away with a 5-4 win in walk-off fashion.

It wasn’t the usual suspects who provided the heroics, as Dylan Rock, Austin Bost, and Ryan Targac combined for just one hit and five strike outs, but that didn’t matter, as Jordan Thompson and Troy Claunch picked up the slack and drove in all five A&M runs, including Claunch’s two-out bases loaded single in the bottom of the 9th to give the Aggies a series opening win.

See the best images from the Aggies victory.

Aggies capture magic & walk off Super Regional Opener

Aggies capture magic & walk off Super Regional Opener

What a TEAM!

The Texas A&M baseball team kicked off the 2022 College Station Super Regional in magical fashion on Friday night, with a 5-4 win in front of 6.732 members of the 12th man at Blue Bell Park.

It didn’t take long for the Aggies to kick off the scoring, as they pushed a run across in the bottom of the 1st inning, when Troy Claunch was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. But the Cardinals answered quickly, as Logan Beard singled off Aggies starter Nathan Dettmer with the bases loaded to score two, followed by a Ben Bianco sacrifice fly, to put Louisville up 3-1 after 2 innings.

The Aggies didn’t get much production from middle of their order, as Dylan Rock, Austin Bost and Ryan Targac combined to go 1-12 with 5 strike outs, but Jordan Thompson and others picked them up. It was Thompson who started the Aggies rally back, with a 2-out, 2-strike single that scored Brett Minnich in the bottom of the 3rd.

A Ben Metzinger double increased the Cardinals lead to 4-2 in the 5th, and pushed Nathan Dettmer out of the game.  But relievers Joseph Menefee and Ryan Palisch slammed the door shut, throwing 4.2 scoreless innings and striking out 5.

Thompson again came up big in the 7th with a two-run homer to tie the game and set up the magic in the 9th.

Trevor Werner got the inning off to a favorable start with a lead off walk, but Jack Moss lined out, and Dylan Rock struck out to leave A&M to their last out. But the Aggies weren’t done, Austin Bost singled and Ryan Targac was hit by a pitch, bringing Troy “Clutch” Claunch to the plate, and he didn’t disappoint.

Claunch’s first pitch walk off single to right field scored Werner and secured the Aggies a game one win.

Game two of the series is Saturday at 2:00 pm CT. Tune in to ESPN2 to see the Aggies attempt to secure their spot in Omaha.

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Aggies vs Louisville: Super Regional Preview

Preview the Aggies Super Regional matchup with the Louisville Cardinals

Coach Jim Schlossnagle and the Texas A&M baseball team have had a magical season. They won seven conference series in a row, including seven of their last 9 regular season games, to close out the season as SEC West regular season champions. Then after a semi-final loss in the SEC tournament, the Aggies earned the #5 national seed in the NCAA tournament and hosted the regional round at Blue Bell Park in College Station.

Then they advanced to the Super Regional round after completing a sweep of the Oral Roberts, Louisiana, and TCU at the College Station Regional last weekend.

Now we’ll look to the Aggies Super Regional matchup with #12 seeded Louisville, this weekend on Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park in College Station.

When and Where to watch Texas A&M Super Regional vs Louisville

When and where to watch Texas A&M baseball’s Super Regional matchups.

When Jim Schlossnagle’s Aggie baseball team finished up a clean sweep of the College Station Regional last weekend with a 15-9 victory over his former team, the Horned Frogs of TCU. We knew the Aggies would have the chance to host a Super Regional round this weekend in the next round of the NCAA tournament.

Then we learned the Louisville Cardinals would be opponent headed to Bryan/College Station with a trip to Omaha for the College World Series on the line.

Now we know when the first two games will be played, and where we’ll be able to watch.

Game 1: Friday, June 10th, 7:30 pm CDT – ESPNU

Game 2: Saturday, June 11th, 2:00 pm CDT – ESPN 2

If a third game is necessary, it will be scheduled sometime on Sunday, likely pending broadcast windows.

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Photos: A&M wins College Station Regional

See the best images from Texas A&M regional round victories

There was drama along the way, but the Texas A&M baseball team, led by their head coach Jim Schlossnagle, advanced through the regional round of the NCAA baseball tournament with a 3-0 clip for the weekend.

On their way through the weekend, the Aggies defeated Oral Roberts 8-2, Louisiana 9-6, and TCU 15-9 in a wild, back and forth final.

Coach Schlossnagle praised the A&M faithful Saturday night for showing up to help their team.

“First of all, what a great showing by the 12th man tonight. They are every reason you would want to come to Texas A&M to play baseball from an atmosphere standpoint. They definitely played a role in the game, and I want to speak on behalf of our team to thank the 12th man and all the Aggie fans who came out and were loud tonight from the first pitch.”

The Aggies will be depending on that atmosphere again when they host the Super Regional next week.