Three reasons Texas A&M baseball gets a win in game 1 of College World Series Final

Here are three reasons for optimism ahead of Texas A&M baseball’s matchup with Tennessee.

Jun 19, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Texas A&M Aggies pitcher Josh Stewart (34) and catcher Jackson Appel (20) walk off the mound after the end of the sixth inning at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports / Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

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Why Texas A&M baseball wins Game 1 of College World Series finals: Closing pitching seals the deal

Just like I wrote earlier today, where the Aggies have an insuperable advantage over the Volunteers is in their closing arms—specifically, Evan Aschenbeck. The NCBWA Closer of the Year leads the nation in ERA, and is an intimidating force against every team he has faced.

The Vols had the luxury of missing Aschenbeck in their last matchup versus the Aggies, but they should get a steady dose of him this weekend. The best closer in the nation will come through for the Aggies—likely multiple times—to deliver a win.

The kid from Brenham has been unflappable all year. His composure and ability to stay even on the mound has rescued the Aggies time and time again, even when they go far into extra innings and he throws much more than he is used to.

I anticipate #53 taking the mound with an Aggie lead late in this one. It may be by a slim margin, but once Evan gets out there, there’s no way the Ags are giving up any more to the Vols. No matter the situation—bases loaded with no outs, or bases empty with two outs—the guy has ice water in his veins. If the Aggies win this weekend, it will have a lot to do with the play of Aschenbeck.

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