April 14, 2009
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - The Texas A&M softball team closes out a five-game homestand hosting Baylor at the Aggie Softball Complex on Wednesday. First pitch is set for 6:30 p.m.
A&M (26-15, 4-5 Big 12) is coming off of its first Big 12 series sweep of the season. After splitting with Oklahoma State midweek, the Aggies made a dramatic come-from-behind victory Friday with a walk-off, two-run home run from senior Erin Glasco. A&M then blanked the Cowgirls on Saturday with a two-hit shutout in the circle from sophomore Erin Glasco launched a walk-off, two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh to give A&M a 5-4, come-from-behind win over Texas Tech on Friday before sophomore Rhi Kliesing threw a two-hit shutout on Saturday to lead the Aggies to their first conference sweep in 2008.
From Pearland, Texas, Kliesing (17-10) picked up her fifth shutout and was two infield singles away from a perfect game. Only three balls left the infield and Kliesing threw just 59 pitches, less than half of the 153 thrown by Tech. She did not give up a walk and added a strikeout.
Glasco walked three times Saturday and added an RBI double. Kliesing also helped her cause at the plate, blasting a solo shot to center field.
WHAT'S UP NEXT
The Aggies travel to Norman, Okla. this weekend for two games against No. 15 Oklahoma. Saturday's 2 p.m. game is televised locally, while Sunday's noon first pitch will be televised nationally on ESPN.
LEADING THE WAY
Sophomore Alex Reynolds went 5-for-6 with four RBIs, while Glasco provided three hits and three RBIs. Prior to 2008, BU won the last 5-of-6, but the teams are even in the last 10 meetings. A&M leads Baylor 19-5-1 in games played in College Station.
AGGIE SOFTBALL ON ESPN SUNDAY
The Aggies are slated to have two regular season games televised on ESPN - Sunday, April 19 at noon against Oklahoma and Saturday, May 2 at Texas. In addition, the Big 12 Tournament Championship game on May 10 will be broadcast on FSN.