Tuesday, April 25
College Station
6:30 PM
Texas A&M
vs
A&M-Corpus Christi
GAME PREVIEW: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Apr 24, 2017 | Baseball
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The No. 22 Texas A&M Aggies are looking to stoke the fire as they host the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders in a 6:32 pm contest Tuesday on Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park.
The Maroon and White have won 13 of their last 17 games but have split their last four contests. The stretch includes a 6-2 mark on Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park.
The Texas A&M pitching staff has been outstanding the last five games logging a 1.84 ERA with 50 strikeouts in 49.0 innings.
The Aggie bullpen has been a menace to opponents in April to pace the Maroon and White to an 10-3 record. In the 13 games the Texas A&M bullpen is 6-1 with four saves, a 1.55 ERA and a .169 opponent batting average in 46.1 innings of work. The relievers boast a 1.06 WHIP and have 49 strikeouts for the month. Kaylor Chafin leads the staff with 11.0 scoreless innings, scattering two hits and four walks while striking out 11 to earn a 2-0 mark in his five appearances. Mitchell Kilkenny has a 1-0 record with five saves and a 2.53 ERA during the stretch, allowing three runs on 11 hits and four walks while striking out 11 in 10.2 innings.
George Janca and Braden Shewmake are currently riding their longest career hit streaks. Janca has a hit in each of the last 10 games and Shewmake's streak is up to nine games. Shewmake ranks 17th in the nation in hits (62) and 25th in the nation in RBI (45). He leads all Division I freshmen in RBI and hits.
Dating back to the 2014 season, the Aggies have won 38 of their last 42 midweek contests, including a 9-2 mark in 2017. The Maroon and White are averaging 8.5 runs per game, hitting .306 with a .409 on-base percentage and 21 stolen bases.
The game will be available for viewing on SEC Network + with Will Johnson and Mark Johnson on the call. 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). All three games will air on SportsRadio 1150/102.7 The Zone.
PROMOTIONS
Tuesday's are Baseball Bingo at Blue Bell Park (presented by Dairy Queen)
TEXAS A&M AGGIES (28-13, 10-8 SEC) vs. TEXAS A&M CORPUS-CHRISTI ISLANDSERS (14-26, 6-12 SOUTHLAND)
Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park (6,100) • College Station, Texas
PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS
• TUESDAY: #23 Turner Larkins (Jr., RHP, 0-1, 2.92 ERA) vs. #33 Chris Glover (Jr., RHP, 0-0, 5.21 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 Maroon and White have won 13 of their last 17 games but have split their last four contests. The stretch includes a 6-2 mark on Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park.
The Texas A&M pitching staff has been outstanding the last five games logging a 1.84 ERA with 50 strikeouts in 49.0 innings.
The Aggie bullpen has been a menace to opponents in April to pace the Maroon and White to an 10-3 record. In the 13 games the Texas A&M bullpen is 6-1 with four saves, a 1.55 ERA and a .169 opponent batting average in 46.1 innings of work. The relievers boast a 1.06 WHIP and have 49 strikeouts for the month. Kaylor Chafin leads the staff with 11.0 scoreless innings, scattering two hits and four walks while striking out 11 to earn a 2-0 mark in his five appearances. Mitchell Kilkenny has a 1-0 record with five saves and a 2.53 ERA during the stretch, allowing three runs on 11 hits and four walks while striking out 11 in 10.2 innings.
George Janca and Braden Shewmake are currently riding their longest career hit streaks. Janca has a hit in each of the last 10 games and Shewmake's streak is up to nine games. Shewmake ranks 17th in the nation in hits (62) and 25th in the nation in RBI (45). He leads all Division I freshmen in RBI and hits.
Dating back to the 2014 season, the Aggies have won 38 of their last 42 midweek contests, including a 9-2 mark in 2017. The Maroon and White are averaging 8.5 runs per game, hitting .306 with a .409 on-base percentage and 21 stolen bases.
The game will be available for viewing on SEC Network + with Will Johnson and Mark Johnson on the call. 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). All three games will air 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 car
TEXAS A&M AGGIES (28-13, 10-8 SEC) vs. TEXAS A&M CORPUS-CHRISTI ISLANDSERS (14-26, 6-12 SOUTHLAND)
Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park (6,100) • College Station, Texas
PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS
• TUESDAY: #23 Turner Larkins (Jr., RHP, 0-1, 2.92 ERA) vs. #33 Chris Glover (Jr., RHP, 0-0, 5.21 ERA)
| SCHEDULE | Tuesday, 6:32 p.m. |
| RADIO | SportsRadio 1150/102.7 The Zone • Dave South (play-by-play) |
| LIVE VIDEO | SEC Network+ (WatchESPN credentials required through cable provider) • Will Johnson (play-by-play), Mark Johnson (color analyst) |
| LIVE AUDIO | 12thMan.com |
| LIVE STATS | 12thMan.com/tamustats.com (mobile devices) |
| RANKINGS | Texas A&M - 19th (D1B & BA), 22nd (USAT), 23rd (NCBWA); TAMUCC - unranked |
| SERIES HISTORY | Texas A&M leads 8-0 |
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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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