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Aggies fall in Game 2 of CWS

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June 24, 2024

The faculty baseball season will come down to at least one closing sport.

No. 3 Texas A&M fell to No. 1 Tennessee 4-1 in Sport 2 of the School World Collection closing on Sunday, which leads to a winner-take-all matchup on Monday night time for the nationwide championship.

REQUIRED READING:Texas A&M baseball historical past vs Tennessee, School World Collection championship opponent

After Jace LaViolette’s solo residence run within the first inning, the Aggies held a 1-0 lead for almost all of the sport, till freshman left-handed pitcher Kaiden Wilson allowed a two-run residence run to Dylan Dreiling within the high of the seventh that gave the Vols a 2-1 lead. Tennessee then launched one other two-run residence run by Cal Stark within the eighth, which finally gave Tennessee the 4-1 win.

The match was a pitcher’s duel up till the Vols’ pair of residence runs, because the Aggies opted with Zane Badmaev as an opener earlier than Chris Cortez entered as the majority choice. Cortez was electrical in his displaying, going 4 1/3 innings and permitting no runs on two hits with seven strikeouts. He was then relieved by Wilson, who allowed each residence runs and was awarded the loss.

Vols starter Drew Beam went 4 innings, permitting one run on three hits with seven strikeouts. Aaron Combs then entered in aid for Tennessee and was additionally very efficient, going 4 innings and permitting no runs on three hits with 5 strikeouts. Nate Snead then earned the save for Tennessee.

Each groups will probably be aiming for his or her first ever baseball nationwide championship on Monday night time.

Comply with beneath for the dwell updates and highlights from the sport:

REQUIRED READING:Look: Gavin Grahovac hits leadoff residence run to open School World Collection for Texas A&M baseball

Texas A&M baseball vs Tennessee rating

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Tennessee	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0	4
Texas A&M	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1

Texas A&M baseball vs Tennessee dwell updates, highlights

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Ultimate: Tennessee 4, Texas A&M 1

Backside ninth inning: Tennessee 4, Texas A&M 1

4:47 p.m.: Targac sends a fly ball to deep proper subject, but it surely’s caught on the warning observe. Vols win and pressure a deciding Sport 3 on Monday night time.

4:44 p.m.: Ryan Targac pinch hitting for the Aggies within the 9-hole.

4:44 p.m.: Kent flies out to the left fielder, placing the Aggies all the way down to their closing out.

4:42 p.m.: Camarillo hits a ball off the deal with to the second baseman, who tags Sorrell within the face, prompting blood. Aggies with runners on first and third with one out.

4:38 p.m.: That’ll be it for Connell, who faces simply two batters. Nate Snead now coming into pitch.

4:36 p.m.: Sorrell singles to place Aggies runners on first and second with no outs. Texas A&M displaying some life within the ninth.

4:33 p.m.: Burton leads off the inning with a single, which leads to Combs being eliminated for Kirby Connell.

Prime ninth inning: Tennessee 4, Texas A&M 1

4:26 p.m.: Moss will get Amick to floor out to Kent at second base. Two outs within the inning now. Moss will get out of the inning. Aggies headed to the underside of the ninth.

4:23 p.m.: Moss strikes out Burke to start out the ninth. Good fastball up within the zone will get the chase.

4:22 p.m.: Peery enters for only one out, and now Weston Moss is in to pitch for Texas A&M.

Backside eighth inning: Tennessee 4, Texas A&M 1

4:20 p.m.: A&M cannot capitalize, as Schott flies out to left subject to finish the inning. Aggies all the way down to their final three outs.

4:17 p.m.: Appel attracts a four-pitch stroll, placing runners on first and second with two outs for Schott. Aggies’ well-known “Ball 5” chant is out in full pressure now in Omaha.

4:15 p.m.: LaViolette’s floor ball sneaks between first and second base for the Aggies’ first baserunner of the inning. Texas A&M with a runner on first with two outs.

4:14 p.m.: Combs has been electrical in aid of Beam, as he retires the primary two Aggies hitters of the inning. Hank Bard, pinch hitting for Chestnut, grounds out earlier than Grahovac flies out to proper subject.

Prime eighth inning: Tennessee 4, Texas A&M 1

4:08 p.m.: Perry will get a fly out to finish the inning. Aggies want three runs with solely six outs to work with.

4:03 p.m.: Tennessee blows open the scoring, as Stark hits a two-run residence run off Wilson to provide the Vols a 4-1 lead. Brock Perry coming into the sport for Wilson.

4 p.m.: Wilson strikes out Peebles for the second out of the inning. He has pitched properly outdoors of the house run.

3:57 p.m.: Wilson permits a single to Curley, giving the Vols a runner on first with one out.

3:56 p.m.: Wilson stays within the sport and strikes out Tears to start out the inning.

Backside seventh inning: Tennessee 2, Texas A&M 1

3:51 p.m.: Aggies struggling in opposition to Combs, who retires Texas A&M so as within the seventh inning. Aggies have to get some offense going.

Prime seventh inning: Tennessee 2, Texas A&M 1

3:48 p.m.: Wilson will get Ensley to pop as much as finish the inning. Aggies with some work to do now.

3:45 p.m.: Onions! Wilson’s pitch catches an excessive amount of plate, and Dreiling sends the ball over the right-field fence for a two-run residence run. Aggies now path 2-1 within the seventh inning.

3:44 p.m.: Amick flies out to proper subject for the second out of the inning. The freshman left-hander for Texas A&M has been getting some high quality outs right here.

3:41 p.m.: Wilson will get Burke to fly out to middle subject, which advances Moore to second base. Aggies dealing with a runner on second base with one out.

3:36 p.m.: Wilson walks Moore to kick off the seventh inning. Ashcenbeck now warming within the bullpen.

3:35 p.m.: Attention-grabbing choice for Tennessee, as Tony Vitello challenges a pitch he thought hit Moore. After overview, the pitch did not hit Moore, ensuing within the Vols burning a problem.

Backside sixth inning: Texas A&M 1, Tennessee 0

3:32 p.m.: Burton flies out to proper subject to finish the inning. To the seventh inning we go.

3:30 p.m.: Wow. Schott practically launches a three-run residence run, but it surely’s caught close to the wall. LaViolette advances to 3rd on the fly out.

3:29 p.m.: Appel singles to place runners on first and second. Aggies want some insurance coverage runs right here, particularly with Cortez out of the sport.

3:25 p.m.: Grahovac strikes out to steer off the sixth for Texas A&M, however LaViolette is in a position to attract a stroll within the following at-bat. Aggies with a runner on first with one out.

Prime sixth inning: Texas A&M 1, Tennessee 0

3:20 p.m.: Large pitch for Wilson, who will get Stark to floor out right into a 5-4-3 double play to finish the inning. Vols all the way down to their final 9 outs.

3:16 p.m.: Cortez is being relieved by freshman left-hander Kaiden Wilson. Aggies followers are hoping Cortez’s harm is not too dangerous, if there’s one. Cortez’s closing line: 4 and 1/3 innings with no runs on two hits with seven strikeouts.

3:15 p.m.: One thing is bothering Cortez, because the coach is popping out to examine on him. Appears to be like like his day may be carried out.

3:14 p.m.: Cortez walks Peebles to after permitting a single to Curley.

3:09 p.m.: Cortez strikes out Tears to start out the sixth inning. He has seven strikeouts to this point to just one hit.

Backside fifth inning: Texas A&M 1, Tennessee 0

3:05 p.m.: One other baserunning mistake for the Aggies, as Camarillo is picked off at first to finish the inning. Missed scoring alternative for Texas A&M within the fifth.

3:02 p.m.: Aggies having hassle with Combs, as Chestnut additionally strikes out. Again-to-back robust at-bats for Texas A&M with runners on.

3 p.m.: Kent strikes out swinging with two runners on. Aggies with one out now within the fifth.

2:58 p.m.: Beam’s day is completed, as Tennessee turns to Aaron Combs in aid. Combs has a 3.32 ERA on the season.

2:55 p.m.: Nice at-bat from Camarillo, because the shortstop fights a nine-pitch at-bat earlier than drawing a stroll. Aggies with runners on first and second with no outs.

2:49 p.m.: Sorrell hits a dribbler to the shortstop however is ready to beat the throw for the infield single. Aggies with a leadoff baserunner.

Prime fifth inning: Texas A&M 1, Tennessee 0

2:45 p.m.: Cortez retires the Vols so as after putting out Dreiling and forcing a lineout. Cortez has been every part the Aggies have wanted to this point.

2:41 p.m.: Cortez strikes out Amick once more, which marks Amick’s third strike out of the sport. Texas A&M has carried out a pleasant job stifling Tennessee’s energy hitter.

Backside 4th inning: Texas A&M 1, Tennessee 0

2:35 p.m.: This one is rapidly turning right into a pitcher’s duel, as Beam has been lights out since permitting the solo residence run to LaViolette. After LaViolette attracts a leadoff stroll, Aggies go down so as on a fly out by Appel and a pair floor outs by Schott and Burton.

Prime 4th inning: Texas A&M 1, Tennessee 0

2:27 p.m.: Cortez will get Burke to groundout to get out of the jam. Kent fielded the ball and glove flipped it to first base, hardly placing a lot velocity on the toss and practically permitting the infield single.

2:26 p.m.: Cortez hits Moore to load the bases for Burke. Large at-bat right here in opposition to probably Tennessee’s finest hitter.

2:23 p.m.: Cortez will get a giant strike out for the second out of the inning. Cortez making an attempt to work out of a two-runner jam within the fourth.

2:20 p.m.: Cortez will get Curley to fly out earlier than strolling Peebles. Vols with runners on first and second with one out.

2:17 p.m.: Cortez permits a leadoff single on a line drive by Taveras.

Backside third inning: Texas A&M 1, Tennessee 0

2:13 p.m.: Chestnut and Grahovac strike out in back-to-back at bats to finish the inning. Beam with 5 strikeouts in his final seven batters confronted.

2:13 p.m.: Pricey error for the Aggies, as Kent will get picked off at first base for the primary out of the inning. Kent was initially known as protected however Tennessee challenged the play and gained.

2:08 p.m.: Kent leads off the inning with a single on a bloop to proper subject. Aggies with a baserunner with no outs.

Prime third inning: Texas A&M 1, Tennessee 0

2:06 p.m.: Cortez strands a runner after putting out Ensley to finish the inning. Cortez’s stuff has been excellent to this point.

2:05 p.m.: Dreiling reaches on a fielder’s alternative again to Cortez, who fires to second base for the second out of the inning.

2:04 p.m.: Cortez strikes again by putting out Amick for the primary out of the inning. Large pitch to get the Vols’ 3-hole hitter.

2:01 p.m.: Cortez walks Burke to steer off the third inning. Management has been a little bit of a difficulty to this point for the right-hander.

Backside 2nd inning: Texas A&M 1, Tennessee 0

1:56 p.m.: Robust inning for Beam, as he strikes out Burton, Sorrell and Camarillo to be able to finish the inning.

Prime 2nd inning: Texas A&M 1, Tennessee 0

1:51 p.m.: Cortez will get one other floor ball, and Kent places it away to get out of the inning. Aggies nonetheless on high 1-0.

1:50 p.m.: Cortez seems to get an inning-ending floor ball, however Camarillo makes a expensive throwing error that leads to bases loaded.

1:45 p.m.: Curley flies out to middle subject for the second out of the inning earlier than Cortez walks Peebles on 4 pitches. Vols with runners on first and second with two outs.

1:42 p.m.: Cortez strikes out the primary batter he faces on a 99-mph fastball with a ton of armside run. That pitch was gross.

1:38 p.m.: Badmaev singles up the center, and that’ll be it for Badmaev. Cortez coming in aid, the place he’ll probably be requested to throw a starter’s workload.

Backside 1st inning: Texas A&M 1, Tennessee 0

1:34 p.m.: Appel and Schott each strike out to finish the inning, however not with out the Aggies taking an early lead.

1:30 p.m.: ESPN broadcast pronounces LaViolette’s residence run traveled 111 miles per hour. That is what they name a barrel, people.

1:29 p.m.: Absolute no doubter. LaViolette destroys a fastball and places it into the right-field seats. Aggies lead 1-0 early.

1:27 p.m.: Grahovac pops as much as second base for the Aggies’ first out of the sport.

1:26 p.m.: Grahovac fouls a pitch off his foot, and the coach is popping out to examine on him. He is staying within the sport, nonetheless.

1:23 p.m.: Grahovac steps within the leadoff the primary inning for the Aggies offense.

Prime 1st inning: Texas A&M 0, Tennessee 0

1:20 p.m.: Badmaev will get out of the primary inning unscathed after putting out Dreiling to finish the body. Good begin after permitting the leadoff single.

1:15 p.m.: Large pair of outs for Badmaev, who forces Brock Burke to line out earlier than putting out Tennessee 3-hole hitter Billy Amick. Aggies opener practically out of the primary inning.

1:12 p.m.: Badmaev permits a leadoff single to Vols star Christian Moore.

1:11 p.m.: Badmaev fires a pitch and we’re underway in Omaha.

Pregame

11:46 a.m.: Attention-grabbing choice for the Aggies, as Badmaev will make his first begin of the season on Sunday. Appears probably Texas A&M is utilizing Badmave as an opener earlier than shifting to Chris Cortez in a bulk function.

11:36 a.m.: This is Texas A&M’s beginning lineup for Sunday, with Zane Badmaev getting the beginning:

1. 3B Gavin Grahovac
2. RF Jace LaViolette
3. C Jackson Appel
4. DH Hayden Schott
5. 1B Ted Burton
6. LF Caden Sorrell
7. SS Ali Camarillo
8. 2B Kaeden Kent
9. CF Travis Chestnut

What channel is Texas A&M baseball vs Tennessee on right now?

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Texas A&M baseball vs Tennessee betting odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Sunday, June 23

Unfold: Tennessee (-2.5)
Over/beneath: 11.5 runs
Moneyline: Tennessee -250 | Texas A&M +185

Texas A&M baseball schedule 2024

Under is Texas A&M’s postseason schedule. For the Aggies’ full 2024 faculty baseball schedule, click on right here.

Bryan-School Station Regional

Friday, Might 31: (3) Texas A&M 8, Grambling 0
Saturday, June 1: (3) Texas A&M 4, Texas 1 (11 innings)
Sunday, June 2: (3) Texas A&M 9, Louisiana 4

Bryan-School Station Tremendous Regional

Saturday, June 8: (3) Texas A&M 10, Oregon 6
Sunday, June 9: (3) Texas A&M 15, Oregon 9

School World Collection

Saturday, June 15: (3) Texas A&M 3, Florida 2
Monday, June 17: (3) Texas A&M 5, (2) Kentucky 1
Wednesday, June 19: (3) Texas A&M 6, Florida 0

CWS championship sequence

Saturday, June 22: (3) Texas A&M 9, (1) Tennessee 5 (TAMU leads 1-0)
Sunday, June 23: (1) Tennessee vs. (3) Texas A&M
Monday, June 24*: (3) Texas A&M vs. (1) Tennessee

* If needed

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