A rain delay and extra innings only added to the drama surrounding the Texas A&M Aggies' top-five matchup against the Arkansas Razorbacks Thursday night, but ultimately it was coach Jim Schlossnagle's squad that came out on top.
Those who regularly attend games at Olsen Field know the rowdy fans all too well. Chants aimed at pitching coaches, umpires and even opposing players tend to be over-the-top, but never fail to bring energy to the stadium — even during an hours-long rain delay.
May 16, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies infielder Ted Burton awaits a pitch in the fifth inning. / Matt Guzman - AllAggies on SI Through three at-bats for both teams, Prager had struck out seven batters and Smith six, leading to a knotted no-score game through the first third with still plenty of baseball to play.
May 16, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies outfielder Hayden Schott leads off on first base. | Matt Guzman - AllAggies on SI / Then, a home-run shot from Hudson White nearly put Arkansas up by two runs, but Caden Sorrell made a grab so close that he had to hold up his glove to prove it. Texas A&M survived and moved to the bottom of the 11th inning as midnight drew closer.
As Grahovac ran ahead toward second base, Jace LaViolette swung and connected, sending the ball through the first-and-second base gap to put Grahovac on third. Braden Montgomery followed them, accounting for the Aggies' second out as he struck out swinging. LaViolette advanced to second on a steal, putting both him and Grahovac in scoring position with one out remaining.
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