Tuesday, March 21
College Station
6:00 PM
Texas A&M
vs
Rice
GAME PREVIEW: Rice
Mar 20, 2017 | Baseball
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The No. 23 Texas A&M Aggies renew their current longest active rivalry Tuesday as they welcome the Rice Owls to Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park for a 6:02 p.m. game.
The Aggies and Owls have met every season since 1974 and since 1936 the only year the squads the two teams didn't meet on the diamond was 1973. Texas A&M owns a 181-96-2 edge in the series.
Texas A&M will send Corbin Martin to the mound for his first start of the season. The junior northpaw is 2-2 on the year out of the bullpen with a 4.67 ERA.
Braden Shewmake continues to lead the Aggies at the plate. The freshman is hitting .404 and ranks second in the nation in hits (38), seventh in total bases (61), 13th in doubles (10) and 15th in RBI (26).
The Aggies are making their first appearance on the SEC Network in 2017. Jason Benetti (play-by-play) and Ben McDonald (color analyst) will be on the call. The game is also available for viewing on SEC Network +. SEC Network + provides digital-only events to SEC Network subscribers through WatchESPN and the ESPN app on smartphones, computers, tablets and connected devices (Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Xbox 360 and Xbox One). The game airs on SportsRadio 1150/102.7 The Zone.
PROMOTIONS
Tuesday's are Baseball Bingo at Blue Bell Park (presented by Dairy Queen)
All fans are encouraged to participate in Dairy Queen Baseball Bingo each Tuesday home game for a chance to win Aggie Athletics gear and more
Visit the Diamond Darlings at Guest Services to pick up your Bingo card
#23 TEXAS A&M AGGIES (14-7, 0-3 SEC) vs. RICE OWLS (6-16, 0-3 SEC)
Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park (6,100) • College Station, Texas
PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS
• TUESDAY: #12 Corbin Martin (Jr., RHP, 2-2, 4.67 ERA) vs. #17 Glenn Otto (Jr., RHP, 0-1, 3.72 ERA)
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Be Ready. Be Clear. Be Fast.
Texas A&M Athletics is committed to providing the 12th Man with the safest environment possible at its athletic venues. Be prepared on game day by reviewing the 12-1-1 Gig 'Em Rule. Visit www.12thman.com/beclear for all information regarding the clear bag policy, which went into effect in August 2016 for ALL Texas A&M Athletics home events.
The Aggies and Owls have met every season since 1974 and since 1936 the only year the squads the two teams didn't meet on the diamond was 1973. Texas A&M owns a 181-96-2 edge in the series.
Texas A&M will send Corbin Martin to the mound for his first start of the season. The junior northpaw is 2-2 on the year out of the bullpen with a 4.67 ERA.
Braden Shewmake continues to lead the Aggies at the plate. The freshman is hitting .404 and ranks second in the nation in hits (38), seventh in total bases (61), 13th in doubles (10) and 15th in RBI (26).
The Aggies are making their first appearance on the SEC Network in 2017. Jason Benetti (play-by-play) and Ben McDonald (color analyst) will be on the call. The game is also available for viewing on SEC Network +. SEC Network + provides digital-only events to SEC Network subscribers through WatchESPN and the ESPN app on smartphones, computers, tablets and connected devices (Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Xbox 360 and Xbox One). The game airs on SportsRadio 1150/102.7 The Zone.
PROMOTIONS
Tuesday's are Baseball Bingo at Blue Bell Park (presented by Dairy Queen)
All fans are encouraged to participate in Dairy Queen Baseball Bingo each Tuesday home game for a chance to win Aggie Athletics gear and more
Visit the Diamond Darlings at Guest Services to pick up your Bingo card
#23 TEXAS A&M AGGIES (14-7, 0-3 SEC) vs. RICE OWLS (6-16, 0-3 SEC)
Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park (6,100) • College Station, Texas
PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS
• TUESDAY: #12 Corbin Martin (Jr., RHP, 2-2, 4.67 ERA) vs. #17 Glenn Otto (Jr., RHP, 0-1, 3.72 ERA)
| SCHEDULE | Tuesday, 6:02 p.m. |
| RADIO | SportsRadio 1150/102.7 The Zone • Dave South (play-by-play) |
| TELEVISION | SEC Network • Jason Benetti (play-by-play), Ben McDonald (color analyst) |
| LIVE VIDEO | SEC Network + (WatchESPN credentials required through cable provider) |
| LIVE AUDIO | 12thMan.com |
| LIVE STATS | 12thMan.com/tamustats.com (mobile devices) |
| RANKINGS | Texas A&M – 23rd (USAT); 29th (NCBWA); Rice - unranked |
| SERIES HISTORY | Texas A&M leads 181-96-2 |
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Be Ready. Be Clear. Be Fast.
Texas A&M Athletics is committed to providing the 12th Man with the safest environment possible at its athletic venues. Be prepared on game day by reviewing the 12-1-1 Gig 'Em Rule. Visit www.12thman.com/beclear for all information regarding the clear bag policy, which went into effect in August 2016 for ALL Texas A&M Athletics home events.
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