BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – The No. 4 Texas A&M baseball team (8-0) concluded its eight-game homestand with a 13-2 run-rule victory in seven innings over Lamar (5-3) in midweek action Tuesday night from Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park.
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Jace LaViolette led the offensive charge with a 3-for-4 performance at the dish to go along with a home run and three RBI. Jackson Appel and Ted Burton also went deep for the Maroon & White and registered three and two RBI, respectively.
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In relief, Weston Moss picked up his first collegiate win after tossing a scoreless frame. Starter Chris Cortez earned a no-decision after allowing two runs over four innings of work. The junior also struck out six Cardinals on the night. In the ninth, Braden Montgomery made his Maroon & White debut on the bump and tossed a scoreless frame to go along with a strikeout.
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The Aggies struck first in the opening frame as LaViolette crossed the plate on a wild pitch after reaching on a one-out double and advancing to third on a balk.
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In the second, Burton belted a solo home run off the light pole in left field to push the lead to 2-0. The senior's second homer of the season left the bat at 102 mph and traveled 411 feet.
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After the Cardinals plated two in the top half of the third to even the score, LaViolette broke the tie in the bottom half of the frame with a sky-high solo home run to right. The sophomore's sixth homer of the year left the bat at 108 mph and registered a launch angle of 52 degrees.
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Following a Hayden Schott walk and a Burton double, Appel added to the lead in the third with a three-run blast to the train tracks in right center. The home run marked the first of the senior's Aggie career and traveled 445 feet.
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In the fourth, the advantage grew to 7-2 after Ali Camarillo reached on a leadoff double and later came around to score on a Gavin Grahovac RBI single. The RBI marked the 10th of the season for the freshman.
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The Texas A&M offense continued to pour it on in the fifth as six runs came across to score to make the final tally 13-2. In the frame, Burton, Kaeden Kent, Grahovac, LaViolette and Schott each registered an RBI.
Inside the Box Score
The Maroon & White travel to Arlington March 1-3 for the College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field. The Aggies open the weekend against Arizona State Friday at 6 p.m.
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Postgame interviews are available on https://12thman.com/watch.
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Jace LaViolette led the offensive charge with a 3-for-4 performance at the dish to go along with a home run and three RBI. Jackson Appel and Ted Burton also went deep for the Maroon & White and registered three and two RBI, respectively.
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In relief, Weston Moss picked up his first collegiate win after tossing a scoreless frame. Starter Chris Cortez earned a no-decision after allowing two runs over four innings of work. The junior also struck out six Cardinals on the night. In the ninth, Braden Montgomery made his Maroon & White debut on the bump and tossed a scoreless frame to go along with a strikeout.
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The Aggies struck first in the opening frame as LaViolette crossed the plate on a wild pitch after reaching on a one-out double and advancing to third on a balk.
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In the second, Burton belted a solo home run off the light pole in left field to push the lead to 2-0. The senior's second homer of the season left the bat at 102 mph and traveled 411 feet.
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After the Cardinals plated two in the top half of the third to even the score, LaViolette broke the tie in the bottom half of the frame with a sky-high solo home run to right. The sophomore's sixth homer of the year left the bat at 108 mph and registered a launch angle of 52 degrees.
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Following a Hayden Schott walk and a Burton double, Appel added to the lead in the third with a three-run blast to the train tracks in right center. The home run marked the first of the senior's Aggie career and traveled 445 feet.
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In the fourth, the advantage grew to 7-2 after Ali Camarillo reached on a leadoff double and later came around to score on a Gavin Grahovac RBI single. The RBI marked the 10th of the season for the freshman.
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The Texas A&M offense continued to pour it on in the fifth as six runs came across to score to make the final tally 13-2. In the frame, Burton, Kaeden Kent, Grahovac, LaViolette and Schott each registered an RBI.
Inside the Box Score
- Texas A&M logged 14 hits on the night and drew five walks.
- The Maroon & White totaled seven extra-base hits in the win.
- Appel, Burton, Grahovac and LaViolette each registered multi-hit performances.
- The four Aggies also registered multiple RBI in the win.
- LaViolette scored a game-best three runs.
- Montgomery and Schott each drew a game-high tying two walks. Â
- On the mound, the Aggies totaled eight strikeouts.
- Jason Bodin made his collegiate debut in the win.
- Luke Jackson recorded a strikeout in a scoreless appearance.
- Tuesday's matchup marked the 45th meeting all-time between the two programs.
- With the win, the Maroon & White improved to 37-8 all-time against the Cardinals.
- With the victory, the Aggies are 8-0 for the first time since 2020 and the 21st time in program history.
- Texas A&M's 18 home runs are the most in program history through the first eight games since at least 2000.
- Montgomery has now reached base safely in 36 consecutive games.
- LaViolette, Montgomery and Schott have reached base safely in all eight games.
- LaViolette's multi-hit game marked his team-best fifth of the year.
- The junior also registered multiple RBI for a team-high fifth time this season.
The Maroon & White travel to Arlington March 1-3 for the College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field. The Aggies open the weekend against Arizona State Friday at 6 p.m.
Quotes
Postgame interviews are available on https://12thman.com/watch.
Follow the Aggies
Visit for more information on Texas A&M baseball. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M baseball team on Facebook, Instagram and X by following @aggiebaseball.