Updated: May 18, 2009, 11:34 PM ET
Baseball America's top three hold strong
In addition to its Top 25 Rankings, Baseball America's Top 25 Tracker offers an in-depth look at each team in this week's rankings.
Baseball America's Top 25 Tracker
| 1. UC Irvine |
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| Last Week: 3-1 Overall: 40-12, 20-1 in Big West. (6-3 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 11-0 The Anteaters kept on rolling through the Big West, clinching the conference title outright with a sweep of UC Davis. Senior SS Ben Orloff (7-for-12, 6 R, RBI, 3 2B) led a UCI offense that showed unusual power on the weekend, slugging six homers in the first two games. Junior LHP Daniel Bibona (9 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 K) improved to 10-1, 2.23 in Friday's win, and junior RHP Christian Bergman (6 IP, 10 H, 3 ER) moved to 9-1, 2.90 on Saturday. The Eaters also got another strong start Sunday from sophomore RHP Crosby Slaught (7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K). Results May 12: San Diego -- L 9-2 May 15-17: UC Davis -- W 9-3, W 19-6, W 8-1 Upcoming May 19: UCLA May 22-24: @ UC Santa Barbara |
| 2. LSU |
| Last Week: 3-1 Overall: 41-14, 20-10 in SEC. (8-4 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 11-2 LSU won two of three at Mississippi State to tie for the SEC regular-season championship with Mississippi; the Tigers earned the top seed in the conference tournament by virtue of a head-to-head series win over the Rebels. It's LSU's first conference title since 2003 and 14th overall, tying Alabama for most all time. LSU overcame a 4-1 deficit Thursday with three runs in the seventh and one in the eighth to make a winner out of sophomore RHP Anthony Ranaudo (7.1 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 4 BB, 5 K). Senior RHP Louis Coleman (6 IP, 7 H, 7 ER, 1 BB, 6 K) was hittable Friday, but the Tigers rallied for four in the ninth to tie the score; however, freshman RHP Matty Ott allowed the winning run in the bottom of the frame. Sophomore OF Leon Landry (5-for-6, 3 R, 7 RBI, 3 HR) had a career game in LSU's 23-hit barrage Sunday. Landry is the first Tiger to hit three homers in a game since Quinn Stewart in 2006. Results May 12: Centenary -- W 12-4 May 14-16: @ Mississippi State -- W 5-4, L 8-7, W 15-4 Upcoming May 20-24: @ SEC tournament, Hoover, Ala. |
| 3. Arizona State |
| Last Week: 3-0 Overall: 41-11, 19-5 in Pac-10 (4-4 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 11-1 The Sun Devils outscored Oregon 27-2 in a three-game sweep to run their winning streak to eight games and clinch the Pac-10 title. Junior RHP Mike Leake (9 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 12 K) was characteristically brilliant Friday, lowering his ERA to 1.35, 10 points lower than Floyd Bannister's metal-bat-era school record from 1976. The Devils got strong outings the next two days from freshman RHP Jordan Swagerty (6.2 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 8 K) and sophomore RHP Seth Blair (7.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 6 K). Junior C Carlos Ramirez has homered in each of the past two games, giving him 17 on the season. Results May 15-17: Oregon -- W 9-0, W 10-2, W 8-0 Upcoming May 20: @ Arizona May 22-24: UCLA |
| 4. Cal State Fullerton |
| Last Week: 2-1 Overall: 38-14, 14-7 in Big West. (9-5 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 9-1 The Titans won two of three against UCLA but saw their very remote chances to claim a share of the Big West title squashed by UC Irvine's sweep of UC Davis. Sophomore RHP Daniel Renken (8.2 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5 K) improved to 8-2, 2.42 in Friday's win. The Titans couldn't hold a 5-0 lead through six innings Saturday, but they won in the 10th on a sacrifice fly by junior OF Josh Fellhauer. Fellhauer (3-for-4, R, 4 RBI) led a 15-hit attack in a losing effort Sunday as freshman RHP Tyler Pill (1.2 IP, 7 H, 7 ER) was shellacked. Results May 15-17: vs./@/@ UCLA -- W 6-3, W 6-5 (10 innings), L 13-10 Upcoming May 19: Pepperdine May 22-24: Long Beach State |
| 5. Texas |
| Last Week:2-0 Overall: 38-12-1, 17-10-1 in Big 12. (11-6-1 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 11-2 Big 12 champion Texas breezed to a doubleheader sweep of Alabama A&M in its final tuneup before the conference tournament. Texas starters sophomore RHP Chance Ruffin (4 IP, 2 H, 0 R) and freshman RHP Taylor Jungmann (6 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 10 K) had no trouble with the Bulldogs. Texas mustered just six hits in the nightcap but benefited from five Alabama A&M errors. Results May 17: Alabama A&M -- W 5-1, W 9-3 Upcoming May 20-24: @ Big 12 tournament, Oklahoma City |
| 6. North Carolina |
| Last Week: 3-1 Overall: 41-14, 19-10 in ACC. (10-3 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 9-3 North Carolina won two of three at Boston College to win the ACC's Coastal Division for the third time in the past four years and earn the No. 2 seed in the ACC tournament. UNC's balanced attack featured six players who drove in three or more runs on the weekend. Junior RHP Alex White (7 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K) suffered his second straight tough-luck loss Thursday; the Tar Heels scored a total of three runs in his three losses this year. Junior Dustin Ackley (4-for-5, 4 R, 2 RBI, 2 2B, HR) posted his 14th career four-hit game Friday and was named ACC Player of the Year on Monday. Sophomore RHP Matt Harvey (8.2 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 8 K) lost his shutout with two outs in the ninth Saturday but still turned in the longest outing of his career. Results May 12: @ Charlotte -- W 4-1 May 14-16: @ Boston College -- L 3-1, W 16-10, W 8-1 Upcoming May 20-24: @ ACC tournament, Durham, N.C. |
| 7. Mississippi |
| Last Week: 3-0 Overall: 40-15, 20-10 in SEC. (5-5 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 8-4 Ole Miss rebounded from a series loss to Mississippi State by sweeping reeling Arkansas to finish tied with LSU for the SEC's regular-season title, its first share of the conference title since 1977. Ole Miss posted its second 40-win regular season ever and won 20 SEC games for the first time. Senior C/DH Kyle Henson (6-for-12, 6 R, 8 RBI, 2 2B, HR) led the Ole Miss offense on the weekend. The Rebels got solid starts from sophomore LHP Drew Pomeranz (5.2 IP, 10 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 10 K), senior LHP Brett Bukvich (6 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER) and junior RHP Phillip Irwin (6 IP, 8 H, 3 ER). Results May 14-16: @ Arkansas -- W 7-5, W 9-3, W 16-3 Upcoming May 12: Georgia May 20-24: @ SEC tournament, Hoover, Ala. |
| 8. Oklahoma |
| Last Week: 3-0 Overall: 40-16, 17-10 in Big 12 (8-5 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 9-2-1 Oklahoma swept Texas A&M to earn the No. 2 seed in the Big 12 tournament. Junior SS Bryant Hernandez (2-for-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2B, HR) led the offense Friday in support of junior RHP Andrew Doyle (7 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 4 BB, 5 K). Sophomore RHP Michael Rocha (6 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K) and two relievers held the Aggies to two hits Saturday. Junior RHP Garrett Richards (6 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 11 K) improved to 8-3 in Sunday's finale. Results May 15-17: (16) Texas A&M -- W 6-5, W 9-0, W 6-5 Upcoming May 20-24: @ Big 12 tournament, Oklahoma City |
| 9. Florida |
| Last Week: 3-1 Overall: 38-18, 19-11 in SEC (7-5 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 8-5 Florida won two of three against Kentucky to win the SEC's Eastern Division for the first time since 2005 and earn the No. 2 seed in the conference tournament. Senior OF Avery Barnes (6-for-12, 7 R) led the Florida offense on the weekend and finished the regular season as the SEC leader in batting (.382), hits (50) and runs (40) in conference games. Senior LHP Stephen Locke (7.1 IP, 8 H, 3 ER) improved to 4-1 Thursday, but freshman RHP Anthony DeSclafani (2.2 IP, 6 H, 7 ER) was hit hard Friday. Freshman LHP Nick Maronde (4.1 IP, 6 H, 5 ER) struggled Saturday, but the Gators broke open an 8-8 game with four runs in the seventh. Results May 12: Jacksonville -- W 7-4 May 14-16: Kentucky -- W 10-3, L 8-7, W 13-9 Upcoming May 20-24: @ SEC tournament, Hoover, Ala. |
| 10. TCU |
| Last Week: 4-0 Overall: 35-14, 15-5 in MWC (9-7 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 10-2 TCU swept UNLV to win its fourth straight regular-season conference title. The Horned Frogs have won eight of their past nine games overall. Senior 1B Matt Vern (6-for-13, 6 R, 6 RBI, 2 2B, 2 HR) led TCU's potent offensive attack on the weekend. The Frogs also got strong starts Thursday from junior RHP Paul Gerrish (6.1 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 6 K) and Saturday from freshman RHP Kyle Winkler (6 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K). Results May 11: @ Dallas Baptist -- W 5-3 May 14-16: @ Nevada-Las Vegas -- W 10-4, W 14-10, W 10-3 Upcoming May 20-24: @ MWC tournament, Fort Worth, Texas |
| 11. Rice |
| Last Week: 2-2 Overall: 35-15, 16-8 in C-USA. (9-2 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 8-2 Rice dropped two of three at UAB and failed to win the Conference USA regular-season title for the first time since joining the league in 2006, finishing a game behind East Carolina. It's the first time Rice has failed to win its conference's regular-season title (shared or outright) since 1996. The Blazers came from behind Thursday with three in the eighth against senior RHP Jordan Rogers. Sophomore OF Chad Mozingo (3-for-4, 3 RBI, 2B, HR) led a 14-hit attack Friday in support of junior RHP Ryan Berry (7 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 6 K). Junior RHP Mike Ojala (4 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K) was solid in a no-decision Saturday, but the bullpen could not hold a 9-1 lead through 4½ innings. Rice outhit UAB 20-12 in that one, led by junior OF Steven Sultzbaugh (4-for-4, 3 R, RBI). Results May 12: Louisiana-Lafayette -- W 7-2 May 14-16: @ UAB -- L 7-5, W 10-6, L 15-12 Upcoming May 20-24: @ C-USA tournament, Hattiesburg, Miss. |
| 12. Florida State |
| Last Week: 4-0 Overall: 40-14, 19-9 in ACC (6-6 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 9-4 The Seminoles swept Grambling State and clinched the ACC's regular-season title thanks to losses by North Carolina and Georgia Tech. Freshman LHP Sean Gilmartin (6 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K) went the distance in the rain-shortened series opener Thursday. Freshman LHP Brian Busch (5 IP, 7 H, 5 ER) earned the win in the first game of Friday's doubleheader, and the Seminoles won the nightcap on junior OF Ohmed Danesh's walk-off, two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth. Sophomore RHP/OF Mike McGee (6 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 12 K) set a career high in strikeouts in Saturday's finale. Results May 14-16: Grambling State -- W 8-1 (6 innings), W 14-6 (7 innings), W 9-7, W 10-2 Upcoming May 20-24: @ ACC tournament, Durham, N.C. |
| 13. Clemson |
| Last Week: 5-0 Overall: 39-17, 19-11 in ACC (5-6 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 9-4 The Tigers won their fourth straight weekend series, sweeping NC State to earn the No. 3 seed in the ACC tournament. Clemson jumped on Wolfpack ace lefty Jimmy Gilheeney for six runs in the first Thursday, and senior RHP Trey Delk (6 IP, 5 H, 2 ER) was solid. The Tigers scored 10 runs in the first three innings Friday in support of sophomore LHP Casey Harman (5 IP, 8 H, 5 ER, 0 BB, 8 K). The Tigers struck early again Saturday, scoring four in the first and hanging on for the win. Results May 11: @ Furman -- W 8-5 May 12: College of Charleston -- W 5-2 May 14-16: @ North Carolina State -- W 13-8, W 11-5, W 5-4 Upcoming May 20-24: @ ACC tournament, Durham, N.C. |
| 14. Georgia Tech |
| Last Week: 1-3 Overall: 34-15-1, 17-10-1 in ACC (7-5-1 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 9-3-1 Tech dropped two of three at Duke to finish a game behind North Carolina in the ACC's Coastal Division. The Yellow Jackets hit three homers Thursday in support of sophomore RHP Deck McGuire (8 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 K), who was named ACC Pitcher of the Year on Monday. Tech got shaky starts the next two days from sophomore RHP Brandon Cumpton (5 IP, 8 H, 6 ER) and freshman LHP Jed Bradley (3 IP, 4 H, 3 ER). Sophomore OF Jeff Rowland had three hits in defeat Friday. Senior OF Luke Murton homered Thursday and Saturday, giving him a team-best 17 on the year. Results May 12: Georgia -- L 7-5 May 14-16: @ Duke -- W 10-3, L 6-4, L 5-3 Upcoming May 20-24: @ ACC tournament, Durham, N.C. |
| 15. East Carolina |
| Last Week: 4-0 Overall: 41-15, 17-7 in C-USA (3-4 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 8-3 The Pirates swept their fifth weekend series of the year to win the Conference USA regular-season title for the first time since 2004. Senior 2B Ryan Wood (10-for-16, 9 R, 6 RBI, 3 2B, 3B, HR) led the Pirates offense on the week, starting Tuesday against UNC Wilmington, when he hit for the cycle. ECU erased a 4-0 deficit Thursday with nine runs over the seventh and eighth innings. Sophomore RHP Seth Maness (7 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 9 K) won his seventh straight start Friday, and sophomore RHP Brad Mincey (5 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K) joined him in the nine-win club Saturday. Results May 12: @ UNC Wilmington -- W 12-5 May 14-16: Memphis -- W 9-4, W 9-1, W 13-2 (7 innings) Upcoming May 20-24: @ C-USA tournament, Hattiesburg, Miss. |
| 16. Virginia |
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Last Week: 2-2 Overall: 39-12-1, 16-11-1 in ACC (3-5-1 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 7-3-1 Virginia dropped two of three at Virginia Tech to fall to the No. 6 seed in the conference tournament. Junior LHP Matt Packer (6 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 2 ER) turned in a solid start in a no-decision Thursday, but the Cavs lost on a walk-off homer in the 10th. Senior RHP Andrew Carraway (2.1 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 4 ER) suffered his first loss of the season Friday despite a big game from junior SS Tyler Cannon (5-for-5, 3 RBI, 3 2B). Sophomore OF/2B Phil Gosselin's three-run triple highlighted Virginia's four-run seventh Saturday, and freshman LHP/1B Danny Hultzen (3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K) picked up the win in relief of sophomore RHP Robert Morey (5 IP, 10 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 9 K). Results May 12: Virginia Commonwealth -- W 4-1 May 14-16: @ Virginia Tech -- L 5-4 (10 innings), L 9-8, W 6-4 Upcoming May 20-24: @ ACC tournament, Durham, N.C. |
| 17. Kansas State |
| Last Week: 1-2 Overall: 39-15-1, 14-11-1 in Big 12 (7-7-1 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 7-5 Kansas State dropped its second straight weekend series to fall to fourth in the Big 12 heading into the conference tournament. Junior RHP A.J. Morris (9 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K) improved to 12-1, 1.61 in Friday's win. The Wildcats got poor outings the next two days from senior LHP Lance Hoge (2 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 4 ER) and senior RHP Todd Vogel (2.1 IP, 5 H, 5 ER). Results May 15-17: vs/@/@ Kansas -- W 4-1, L 9-3, L 17-7 (7 innings) Upcoming May 20-24: @ Big 12 tournament, Oklahoma City |
| 18. Alabama |
| Last Week: 2-2 Overall: 37-17, 18-11 in SEC (7-5 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 7-5 Alabama outscored rival Auburn 19-6 in three games but still lost the series, earning the No. 4 seed in the SEC tournament. Senior RHP Austin Hyatt (8.1 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K) was excellent in a no-decision Thursday, but the offense mustered just five hits and the Tide lost on a bases-loaded walk in the 10th. The Tigers got to junior LHP Del Howell (3 IP, 6 H, 3 ER) early Friday before the game was suspended by rain, and sophomore RHP Jimmy Nelson (5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 7 K) was splendid in relief in a losing effort when play resumed Saturday. Junior 3B Jake Smith (4-for-4, 2 R, 5 RBI, HR) led a 16-hit attack in the finale in support of freshman LHP Adam Morgan (7 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 10 K). Results May 12: Jacksonville State -- W 8-4 May 14-16: @ Auburn -- L 3-2 (10 innings), L 3-1, W 13-3 (7 innings) Upcoming May 20-24: @ SEC tournament, Hoover, Ala. |
| 19. Cal Poly |
| Last Week: 2-2 Overall: 35-17, 13-8 in Big West (3-7 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 11-2 Cal Poly won two of three at Long Beach State to draw within a game of Cal State Fullerton for second place in the Big West. The Mustangs added three big insurance runs in the ninth Friday to help junior RHP D.J. Mauldin (9 IP, 10 H, 3 ER) improve to 5-4. Poly committed two of its four errors in the ninth inning Saturday as it lost a slugfest. The Mustangs pounded out 13 hits Sunday in support of freshman RHP Mason Radeke (8 IP, 9 H, 3 R, 2 ER). Results May 12: Pepperdine -- L 8-4 May 15-17: @ Long Beach State -- W 6-3, L 13-12, W 9-3 Upcoming May 18: Santa Clara May 22-24: UC Riverside |
| 20. Louisville |
| Last Week: 4-0 Overall: 40-14, 19-7 in Big East (0-0 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 9-3 The Cardinals needed to sweep South Florida to win the Big East title, and they did exactly that. Junior LHP Justin Marks -- Louisville's career leader in wins (27), strikeouts (282) and ERA (2.82) -- dazzled Thursday in what was likely his final career regular-season start, striking out a career-high 12 and allowing just four hits and no walks over 7.2 scoreless innings. Junior 3B Chris Dominguez had two hits and a homer in each game of Friday's doubleheader, and the Cardinals got strong starts from sophomore LHPs Dean Kiekhefer (8 IP, 6 H, 2 ER) and Bob Revesz (7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K). Results May 12: @ Western Kentucky -- W 10-2 May 14-15: South Florida -- W 2-1, W 4-3, W 12-1 Upcoming May 19-23: @ Big East tournament, Clearwater, Fla. |
| 21. Minnesota |
| Last Week: 2-1 Overall: 35-15, 17-6 in Big Ten (2-1 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 8-1-1 Minnesota won two of three at Penn State but lost the Big Ten regular-season title by losing Saturday's finale, finishing a half-game behind Ohio State. On Thursday, the Golden Gophers broke a 6-6 tie with an unearned run in the ninth to give coach John Anderson his 1,000th career win. Sophomore RHP Seth Rosin (7 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 7 K) improved to 6-1 in Friday's win, but the Gophers could not hold an 8-5 lead through five innings Saturday. Results May 14-16: @ Penn State -- W 7-6, W 4-2, L 10-8 Upcoming May 20-24: @ Big Ten tournament, Columbus, Ohio |
| 22. Elon |
| Last Week: 1-0 Overall: 37-14, 23-4 in SoCon (1-3 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 10-1 Elon belted eight homers in a midweek win against High Point, then took the weekend off for exams, having already wrapped up the Southern Conference regular-season crown. Results May 12: High Point -- W 10-9 Upcoming May 20-24: @ SoCon tournament, Greenville, S.C. |
| 23. Miami |
| Last Week: 3-0 Overall: 35-18, 18-12 in ACC (6-6 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 9-4 Miami scored 46 runs in a three-game sweep of Wake Forest, its most runs in a three-game set since 2003. The Hurricanes earned the No. 5 seed in the ACC tournament. Freshman OF Nathan Melendres (4-for-5, 5 RBI, 2B) led Miami's 25-hit attack Thursday in support of sophomore LHP Chris Hernandez (5 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 3 ER). Six Hurricanes notched three-hit performances in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader, and sophomore LHP Iden Nazario (6 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 9 K) turned in a strong start. Junior OF Chris Herrmann (4-for-4, RBI, 2B) led a 13-hit attack in the finale. Results May 14-16: @ Wake Forest: W 23-5, W 19-6, W 4-2 Upcoming May 20-24: @ ACC tournament, Durham, N.C. |
| 24. Missouri |
| Last Week: 2-0 Overall: 32-23, 16-11 in Big 12 (11-13 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 7-4 The Tigers won their fifth straight weekend series and head to the Big 12 tournament as the No. 3 seed. Senior 3B Kyle Mach (3-for-4, 2 RBI, 2B) led the Missouri offense Saturday, and senior LHP Scooter Hicks (4 IP, 2 H, 0 R) picked up the win in a predetermined four-inning start. Mach had three more hits Sunday, and Missouri's staff day included one scoreless inning of work from junior RHP Kyle Gibson. Results May 15-17: Cal State Bakersfield -- CCD, W 4-2, W 8-5 Upcoming May 20-24: @ Big 12 tournament, Oklahoma City |
| 25. South Carolina |
| Last Week: 5-0 Overall: 37-19, 17-13 in SEC (5-5 vs. Top 25) Weekend Series: 9-4 The Gamecocks have won three straight weekend series and five of their past six to finish second in the SEC East and earn the No. 5 seed in the conference tournament. Junior 1B Nick Ebert (2-for-3, 6 RBI, 2 HR) carried the offense Thursday in support of sophomore RHP Sam Dyson (9 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 13 K), who set a career high for strikeouts in his second career complete game. Ebert also homered in each of the next two games, giving him 22 on the year. Freshman LHP Nolan Belcher (6.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 11 K) cruised in Friday's win, and senior RHP Jay Brown (6 IP, 3 H, 1 ER) turned in a strong relief outing Saturday. Results May 12: South Carolina-Upstate -- W 6-3 (7 innings), W 9-2 (7 innings) May 14-16: Georgia -- W 7-2, W 7-4, W 6-1 Upcoming May 20-24: @ SEC tournament, Hoover, Ala. |
Dropped out
Texas A&M (16)
Last Week: 0-3
Overall: 33-21, 14-13 in Big 12. (6-8 vs. Top 25)
Weekend Series: 7-5
The Aggies were swept at Oklahoma and lost five of their past six conference games to finish sixth in the Big 12. Sophomore LHP/OF Brooks Raley (6 IP, 9 H, 6 ER) struggled for the second straight week in Friday's loss. The Aggies mustered just two hits Saturday in support of freshman LHP Ross Hales (5.1 IP, 9 H, 6 R, 5 ER). Sophomore RHP Barret Loux (1.1 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 1 ER) had his second straight short outing Sunday.
Results
May 15-17: @ (15) Oklahoma -- L 6-5, L 9-0, L 6-5
Upcoming
May 20-24: @ Big 12 tournament, Oklahoma City
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