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No. 1 Texas A&M baseball team allows 9 runs in first inning and still crushes No. 17 Georgia

Before inclement weather comes down in College Station this weekend, the Aggies have been pouring on the runs against SEC rival Georgia.

Before inclement weather comes down in College Station this weekend, the Texas A&M baseball team has been pouring on the runs against SEC rival Georgia.

The No. 1 Aggies (38-5, 15-5 SEC) beat the No. 17 Bulldogs (30-12, 9-11) by a final score of 19-9 in seven innings on Saturday afternoon at Blue Bell Park in the first half of a doubleheader to conclude the three-game set.

Texas A&M beat Georgia 5-2 on Friday night at Olsen Field. The Aggies are going for the sweep tonight rather than Sunday afternoon due to forecasted weather.

After the Bulldogs plated 9 runs in the top of the first inning, Texas A&M responded with 8 in the bottom half of the frame and 1 in the third to tie the game. The Aggies added 8 in the sixth and 2 in the seventh to trigger the 10-run mercy rule in their favor after trailing by 9 runs earlier in the contest.

First pitch of the series finale is at 5:30 p.m. CST.

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Texas A&M WR Ainias Smith selected in fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft

Ainias Smith is headed to Philadelphia!

Texas A&M wide receiver Ainias Smith has been selected 152nd overall in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.

Smith was a 2023 first team SEC selection in two separate categories: all-purpose and as a return specialist. He hauled in at least 1 catch in 39 consecutive games. The graduate student racked up 1,204 all-purpose yards last season with 53 receptions for 795 yards and 2 touchdowns.

He added 285 punt return yards and 103 kick return yards, including a career-high 131 punt return yards against Arkansas on Sept. 30. During the 34-22 win against the Razorbacks at “Jerry’s World,” he returned a punt 82 yards for a touchdown.

Smith is very comparable to former Eagles wideout DeSean Jackson, given his ability to be a reliable receiver on offense and a lethal option in the punt and return game on special teams.

Four Aggies have been selected in the draft thus far including: Edgerrin Cooper, McKinnley Jackson and Layden Robinson.

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Texas A&M OT Layden Robinson selected in fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft

Layden Robinson is headed to New England!

Texas A&M offensive lineman Layden Robinson is headed to the New England Patriots after being selected as the 103rd-overall pick in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Saturday morning.

The five-year veteran right guard has a chance to thrive at the next level. On the field, Robinson’s 6-5, 313-pound frame paired with his 34-inch arms has aided his ability to hold up in pass protection.

However, he will need to work on technique in order to reach his full potential at the next level. Robinson allowed just 1 sack in 400-plus snaps during the 2023 season.

Robinson’s potential is undeniable. In the run game, he’s a force to be reckoned with, playing with a consistently aggressive demeanor that doesn’t waver until the final whistle blows.

As the Patriots head into a rebuild, Robinson’s chances of earning a starting spot amid the interior in the next two years are promising. Joining Edgerrin Cooper and McKinnley Jackson, Robinson is the third Aggie drafted so far this weekend.

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Texas A&M sophomore left-hander Ryan Prager recaps win vs. No. 17 Georgia in SEC series opener

“I saw a tweet that tomorrow is supposed to be in even worse. You go do your job and accept that you know a good pitch can fly out of here.”

The Texas A&M baseball team has reached and remained at No. 1 in the country this season in large part due to its stellar starting pitching staff, which begins with Ryan Prager.

The redshirt sophomore left-handed ace earned his 8th victory of the year on the bump Friday night amid inclement weather during a 5-2 win against No. 17 Georgia at Blue Bell Park.

“We mentioned it coming into the weekend. It it what it is, both teams have to play in it. We kind of accepted it, called it out for what it is, because everyone knows that the wind is blowing out,” Prager said. “I saw a tweet that tomorrow is supposed to be in even worse. You just go do your job and accept that you know a good pitch can fly out of here and that’s kind of how this park plays, and a lot of other places in the SEC. Definitely knew about it and accepted it but in the end today it was about going out and competing.”

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Texas A&M senior second baseman Ted Burton reflects on victory vs. No. 17 Georgia to start SEC series

“I actually got up a little concerned that I tore something,” Burton recalled. “I was glad that I was able to stretch out for my teammates.”

On Friday evening at Blue Bell Park, the No. 1 Texas A&M baseball team was able to earn a 5-2 SEC win versus No. 17 Georgia thanks to winning plays, like a defensive web gem from senior second baseman Ted Burton.

“I actually got up a little concerned that I tore something. It was a good spot to do it and I was glad that I was able to stretch out for my teammates,” Burton explained. “I’ve gotta give credit to our training staff. I’m with them everyday and they just put so much energy into us. All credit to them making for us feel our best.

“That’s what make this team great is a lot of the time it’s Jace, Braden and Gavin, even Jackson Appel, they’re just unbelievable. Just one through nine,  you never know who is going to play the best and who is going to be player of the game, so that makes it special.”

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Texas A&M baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle discusses SEC series opening win vs. No. 17 Georgia

“I thought this was a very well played baseball game by both teams,” he recalled. “We happened to get a few more swings than they did.”

Amid incoming inclement weather, Texas A&M baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle was able to guide the No. 1 Aggies to a 5-2 win against No. 17 Georgia on Friday night at Blue Bell Park.

“I thought this was a very well played baseball game by both teams. We happened to get a few more swings than they did. I thought both teams pitched really well, especially given the conditions. When the few mistakes were made, they were hit and they made maybe one or two more than we did. It was an awesome game, Georgia played good, was super physical and was super impressed by their pitching staff too,” Schlossnagle recalled. “(Prager) did awesome. The whole theme through the whole weekend is the wind is blowing out and they’re a great team, so what are you going to do about it? There’s nothing you can do about it, all you can do is execute pitches.

“The team that throws the most strikes in the weekend will probably win the series.”

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No. 1 Texas A&M baseball team defeats No. 17 Georgia to begin SEC series in College Station

The Aggies continued to prove why they are the best team in the nation with another win against a ranked opponent to begin the weekend.

The Texas A&M baseball team continued to prove why it is the best team in the nation with another win against a ranked opponent to begin the weekend.

The No. 1 Aggies (37-5, 14-5 SEC) beat No. 17 Georgia (30-11, 9-10) by a final score of 5-2 on Friday night at Blue Bell Park to begin a three-game SEC set.

The Bulldogs took an early lead with 1 run in the top of the first inning. Texas A&M responded with 1 in the second and fourth, respectively, to seize the advantage. Georgia tied the game in the fifth but the Aggies added 2 in the sixth and 1 in the seventh to earn the series opening victory.

Sophomore left-handed pitcher Ryan Prager (8-0) earned the win on the bump by tossing 6.0 frames and allowing 5 hits, 2 runs and 2 walks with 6 strikeouts on 90 pitches. Senior LHP Evan Aschenbeck tallied his 7th save of the season by pitching the final 2.2 scoreless innings, giving up 1 hit and 1 hit by pitch with 3 Ks on 30 pitches.

Texas A&M and Georgia will conclude the series at Olsen Field on Saturday with a doubleheader. Sunday’s game had been moved up due to forecasted inclement weather. Game 2 is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. CST and Game 3 is tentatively set for 5 p.m.

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Texas A&M sophomore offensive lineman Colton Thomasson enters transfer portal

“Thank you 12th Man. There is nothing quite like running through the tunnel onto Kyle Field and an honor I’ll never forget,” Thomasson said.

After only one year in College Station, a Texas A&M underclassman has decided to enter the transfer portal.

Sophomore offensive lineman Colton Thomasson announced his decision to enter the portal via social media on Wednesday afternoon.

“Thanks be to God for blessing me with the opportunity to play football at Texas A&M,” Thomasson stated on X. “To my teammates, you are my brothers forever. To my family and friends, I love you and appreciate all you’ve done for me.

“Thank you to the coaches and staff who have developed me during my time in College Station.

“Thank you, 12th Man, for your continued support and being the best fanbase in college football. There is nothing quite like running through the tunnel onto Kyle Field and an honor I’ll never forget.

“After much prayer and reflection, I am formally entering the transfer portal.”

Thomasson is 6-foot-8, 320 pounds and was a 4-star prospect coming out of Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas. He appeared in only two games for the Aggies and enters the portal with four years of eligibility remaining after taking a redshirt season in 2023.

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Texas A&M sophomore superstar Jace LaViolette recaps doubleheader vs. No. 14 Alabama

“We knew it was going to be a really long day and we kind of prepared for that. We got some good sleep and hydration last night,” he stated.

The No. 1 Texas A&M baseball team took both games of a doubleheader at No. 14 Alabama on Friday, 10-5 and 18-9.

Leading the charge, as he has been all season, was sophomore Jace LaViolette. The superstar outfielder and the Aggies (35-4, 13-4 SEC) remained unphased when the Crimson Tide (24-15, 6-11) took a 5-0 lead in Game 1, going on to outscore their conference rivals 28-9 over the next 14 innings to clinch a series victory.

“We didn’t really have much talk in the dugout, we just kept doing what we were doing. We came out flat at the beginning but we knew once our bats got hot that we could do what we wanted as long as we stayed to our approach, which is what we did,” LaViolette explained Friday. “We knew it was going to be a really long day and we kind of prepared for that. We got some good sleep and hydration last night. It was just a mindset thing, coming to the park and knowing we were going to play two, a full 18 and try to do our best to trust our process and see what the results came to be.

“It’s a lot of fun to be a part of this team, to be a part of this culture, it’s an unbelievable team to be around… I think we just do what we’ve been doing all season, trust in the process and what we’ve been doing. Opening Day mentality and just doing that same thing every day. It’s been working, so why not keep it going?”

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No. 1 Texas A&M baseball team doubles up No. 14 Alabama again in second game of SEC doubleheader

45 minutes after completing a 10-5 comeback against Alabama in the first game of a doubleheader in Tuscaloosa, the Aggies made a statement.

Forty-five minutes after completing a 10-5 comeback against Alabama in the first game of a doubleheader in Tuscaloosa, the Texas A&M baseball team made a statement.

The No. 1 Aggies (35-4, 14-4 SEC) crushed the No. 14 Crimson Tide (24-15, 6-11) by a final score of 18-9. Texas A&M doubled up Alabama for the second time on Friday after scoring 10 unanswered runs to win the series opener.

The Aggies tallied 8 in the top of the second inning, 3 in the fourth and seventh, respectively, and 2 in each of the fifth and ninth. The Crimson Tide responded with 4 in the second, 3 in the fifth and 2 in the eighth.

Junior right-handed pitcher Tanner Jones start on the bump and tossed the first 4.1 frames, allowing 7 hits, 6 runs (5 earned) and 1 hit by pitch with 1 strikeout on 88 pitches. After fellow junior RHP Brad Rudis recorded one out and gave up 3 hits and 1 run on 10 pitches, senior RHP Brock Peery (2-0) took over. The savvy sidewinder pitched 1.0 inning without allowing a hit, giving up 1 walk and 1 HBP on 20 pitches.

Texas A&M will go for the sweep of Alabama on Saturday afternoon at noon on SEC Network.

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