Texas A&M College to participate in World Series: Social media reactions

Without a top pitcher. Without superstar and soon-to-be MLB pick Braden Montgomery. With Jace LaViolette and Hayden Schott both battling injuries. The Aggies have found a way to make their first appearance in the College World Series final against Tennessee, which will be played next weekend.

The decisive victory over the Cinderella Florida Gators came courtesy of a combined shutout performance from Justin Lamkin, Chris Cortez, Josh Stewart and Evan Aschenbeck. The Aggies scored two runs in the first, and although that was all they needed, they added more in the fifth, sixth and ninth innings. Gavin Grahovac and Kaeden Kent had multiple hits, while Caden Sorrell hit the longest home run of the game.

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Ultimately, it was the exclamation point on a resounding victory for the Aggies, who haven’t lost since losing to Tennessee in the SEC Tournament. Texas A&M will look to avenge that defeat on the sport’s biggest stage. Whoever wins in the finals will have a new first-time champion. The Aggies hope they’ll be the ones lifting the trophy in Omaha.