Texas A&M baseball will face a stiff test on Friday when it takes on top-ranked LSU in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals. The Aggies, who have been without several key contributors due to injury, are looking to bounce back from a tough loss against the Tigers just three weeks ago.
Previous Meeting
In their previous meeting at Met Stadium, Texas A&M suffered an 8-7 loss. However, they had won both games prior to that final game. This time around, the Tigers earned a bye through the first two rounds of the tournament and will face Texas A&M with extra rest.
Recent Performance
Despite this challenge ahead of them, Texas A&M has shown resilience and determination in recent games. On Wednesday night, they defeated No. 28 Georgia Tech 6-2 at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Alabama. The Aggies’ strong start to conference play has given them momentum heading into these crucial matchups against some of the nation’s best programs.
Key Injuries
Head coach Jim Schlossnagle will be without several key contributors as he tries to lead his team through this challenging stretch:
- Jace LaViolette: Slugging left fielder, expected to miss the remainder of conference tournament play due to a broken left hand after being hit by a pitch.
- Caden Sorrell: Outfielder currently sidelined with an injury.
- Gavin Grahovac: Third baseman also out due to injury.
Schlossnagle expressed his concerns about his team’s depth after Thursday’s win over Auburn, stating, "We’ve got our work cut out for us. We’re going up against one of those teams that you can’t take lightly."
NCAA Tournament Implications
No team has made it into the NCAA Tournament with 11 conference wins or fewer since 1999. As such, Texas A&M will likely need to win its entire series if it wants to extend its season beyond this week. The Aggies’ next matchup against LSU is set for Friday at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Alabama.
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