April 22, 2004
The No. 14 Texas A&M (31-12; 7-8) baseball team will play a three-game series against Missouri (23-12; 10-2) this weekend at Olsen Field. The Aggies are looking to get back on track after suffering their first three-game losing streak of the season. A&M lost the final two games of the Oklahoma series and shouldered a tough 5-4 loss to Texas-Arlington on Tuesday. Missouri defeated Nebraska two out of three games last weekend before falling to Southwest Missouri State, 5-4, on Tuesday.
SERIES SCHEDULE
Friday, April 23 Missouri at Texas A&M 7 p.m. Olsen Field Saturday, April 24 Missouri at Texas A&M 7 p.m. Olsen Field Sunday, April 25 Missouri at Texas A&M 1 p.m. Olsen Field
RECORDS AND RANKINGS
Team Record Big12 BBAm NCBWA ColBB USA/ESPN Texas A&M 31-12 7-8 17 19 NR 14 Missouri 24-13-1 4-8 NR NR NR NR
LISTEN TO AGGIE BASEBALL ON THE RADIO
Fans who are unable to attend Texas A&M baseball games can listen to all the action live on AM-1620 WTAW. Airtime for all games will be 15 minutes prior to first pitch. The baseball broadcasting team features legendary broadcaster and "The Voice of the Aggies" Dave South. Joining Dave in the booth will be WTAW sports director Tom Turbiville, baseball media relations director Chuck Glenewinkel and frequent contributor to A&M sports broadcasts Will Johnson.
WATCH AGGIE BASEBALL ON THE WEB
Fans can watch all home and select away Aggie baseball games this season live on-line through Aggie Ultimate Access, a subscription service of AggieAthletics.com. Membership to AUA is $4.95 a month or $49 per year and includes video highlights, features and behind-the-scenes access from football, basketball and baseball, as well as the live baseball games. Fans can also pay on an a-la-carte basis for $3.95 per game, which includes just the live game coverage. Sign up at AggieAthletics.com.
TICKETS TO AGGIE BASEBALL
Fans can purchase individual tickets for all Texas A&M athletic events by calling the Athletic Ticket Office at (979) 845-2311 or (888) 99-AGGIE. Fans can also purchase tickets on-line at www.12thManFoundation.com.
LISTEN TO THE MARK JOHNSON DAILY SHOW
Every Monday through Friday, Aggie baseball fans can listen to the Mark Johnson Daily Show to get the latest information and analysis straight from the source. The show is hosted by Dave South and airs on AM-1150 WTAW at 7:20 a.m. and is replayed everyday at 5:20 p.m. on AM-1620 WTAW.
THIS WEEK'S PROMOTIONS
- Friday, April 23
- NCAA Beyond the Game: Inflatable and interactive games will be available (FREE of charge) to all fans.
Saturday, April 24
- NCAA Beyond the Game
- Whataburger Jazz Band
Sunday, April 25
- NCAA Beyond the Game
- Little League Day: All youth in their Little League jerseys will be admitted FREE.
- Youth Clinic: All youths are invited to participate in an instructional clinic with the Aggies following the game.
POSSIBLE PITCHING MATCHUPS
GAME 1: Friday, April 23 - 7 p.m.
MU: Danny Hill, RHP (3-2, 3.72) vs. A&M: Jason Meyer, LHP (7-0, 1.47)
GAME 2: Saturday, April 24 - 7 p.m.
MU: Erik Dessau, RHP (6-3, 2.97) vs. A&M: Zach Jackson, LHP (7-3, 3.88)
GAME 3: Sunday, April 25 - 1 p.m.
MU: Garrett Broshuis, RHP (6-0, 3.21) vs. A&M: TBD
TEXAS A&M vs. MISSOURI HISTORY
All-Time Series Record: A&M leads, 27-17-1
Since the Start of the Big 12 in 1997:
Overall: MU leads, 11-10
At Olsen Field: MU leads, 6-3
In Columbia, Mo.: A&M leads, 7-5
Neutral Site: Have Not Played
SERIES NOTES:
- A&M head coach Mark Johnson has an all-time record of 16-11 against Missouri. Prior to the start of the Big 12 Conference in 1997, the Aggies and Tigers faced each other six times while Johnson was the head coach. In 1988 and 1990, Missouri visited Olsen Field. Texas A&M swept both three-game series from the Tigers.
- Texas A&M has won four of the seven series played between the two schools since the Big 12 started in 1997. Five of the series wins between the two schools have been won by the visiting team. In fact, the home team in this series has a record of 9-12.
- Missouri punched out the only sweep between the two schools in Big 12 play when they won all three games against the Aggies at Olsen Field in 2000.
- Last season, Texas A&M won two of three games from Missouri in Columbia. A&M won the opener, 6-1, before dropping Saturday's game, 7-6. In the rubber match on Sunday, Cory Patton hit two home runs and had five RBI to lead the Aggies to a 9-8 win.
NOTABLES
- Cory Patton was taken out of the lineup for two straight games on April 11 and April 13. Since returing to the lineup four games ago, Patton has scorched the baseball. He is 8-for-18 (.444) with three home runs and nine RBI.
- Since Jason Meyer became a starting pitcher four outings ago, he has averaged 7.5 innings per start. As a starter, he is 3-0 with a 2.70 ERA. In 30 innings, he has fanned 32 hitters, allowed 11 walks and 26 hits.
- Coby Mavroulis has hit safely in 12 of the last 13 games. During that span he is 22-for-52 (.423) with 13 RBI. He has recorded at least two hits in six of the last eight games.
- Erik Schindewolf will be out at least until the Texas series with a broken bone in his right hand. He suffered the injury in a collision with right fielder Cory Patton and first baseman Coby Mavroulis.