April 29, 2004
The No. 10 Texas A&M (33-13; 9-8) baseball team will play a three-game series against Nebraska (29-12; 8-7) this weekend at Haymarket Park in Lincoln. The Aggies are looking to stay on track in the Big 12 Conference after winning both games against Missouri last weekend. The series finale was cancelled because of rain. Nebraska has won its last three games, including winning the final game against Texas, in Austin, last Sunday. The Huskers also won a pair of midweek games against Northern Colorado on Tuesday and Wednesday.
SERIES SCHEDULE
Friday, April 30 Texas A&M at Nebraska 6:35 p.m. Haymarket Park Saturday, May 1 Texas A&M at Nebraska 2:05 p.m. Haymarket Park Sunday, May 2 Texas A&M at Nebraska 1:05 p.m. Haymarket Park
RECORDS AND RANKINGS
Team Record Big 12 BBAm NCBWA ColBB USA/ESPN Texas A&M 33-13 9-8 16 19 NR 10 Nebraska 29-12 8-7 NR 30 NR 19
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.
AGGIES ADD GAME AGAINST TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO
The Texas A&M baseball team will play Texas-San Antonio on Tuesday, May 11. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Olsen Field. Season ticket holders can use their tickets and parking passes from the April 25 Missouri game, which was rained out, to gain admittance.
POSSIBLE PITCHING MATCHUPS
GAME 1: Friday, April 30 - 6:35 p.m.
NU: Zach Kroenke, LHP (6-1, 2.55) vs. A&M: Jason Meyer, LHP (8-0, 1.27)
GAME 2: Saturday, May 1 - 2:05 p.m.
NU: Phil Shirek, RHP (5-0, 3.02) vs. A&M: Zach Jackson, LHP (8-3, 3.61)
GAME 3: Sunday, May 2 - 1:05 p.m.
Starters TBD
TEXAS A&M vs. NEBRASKA HISTORY
All-Time Series Record: A&M leads, 13-11Since the Start of the Big 12 in 1997:
Overall: A&M leads, 12-11
At Olsen Field: A&M leads, 10-2
In Lincoln, Neb.: NU leads, 7-2
Neutral Site (Big 12 Tourney): NU leads 2-0
SERIES NOTES:
- A&M head coach Mark Johnson has an all-time record of 13-11 against Nebraska. Prior to the start of the Big 12 Conference in 1997, the Aggies and Huskers faced each other one time while Johnson was the head coach. In 1989, Texas A&M defeated Nebraska 22-5 in a midweek game at Olsen Field.
- The A&M / Nebraska series has been one that has been dominated by the home team. Each team has won just two games at the other team's park. The only time the road team won the series between the two schools was in 1998 when the Aggies won two of three from the Huskers at Buck Beltzer Stadium. Each team has swept two series at home. This weekend will be the eighth three-game series played between the two schools.
- The last time the Aggies played in Lincoln, they did not fare well. In 2002, the first season of Haymarket Park, Nebraska swept the Aggies by a combined score of 19-4. After losing a close game, 6-4, on Friday, the Nebraska pitching staff shutout the Aggies the next two games, 3-0 and 10-0.
- Last season, Texas A&M lost the series opener, 3-2, before rebounding to win the next two games, 5-1 and 6-3, at Olsen Field.
NOTABLES
- Cory Patton was taken out of the lineup for two straight games on Apr.11 and Apr. 13. Since returing to the lineup seven games ago, Patton has scorched the baseball. He is 10-for-27 (.370) with five home runs and 11 RBI.
- Since Jason Meyer became a starting pitcher five outings ago, he has averaged 7.8 innings per start. As a starter, he is 4-0 with a 1.38 ERA. In 30 innings, he has fanned 40 hitters, allowed 14 walks and 33 hits.
- Coby Mavroulis has hit safely in 14 of the last 16 games. During that span he is 24-for-62 (.387) with 13 RBI.
- 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.