This is how Jim Schlossnagle opened up the postgame press conference Saturday after his Aggies took game one of the NCAA Super Regionals against Oregon.in the very first inning due to a lower leg injury, Texas A&M rallied from an early three-run deficit to take the win, after the offense put up seven unanswered runs.
Chris Cortez also played a huge role in the comeback, pitching five and two-thirds innings, allowing two hits, and striking out 10 after a hectic start fromWhen asked about going forward without Montgomery, Schlossnagle's confidence in"We'll have to make some lineup changes tomorrow, but we can handle this. I mean, I'm very confident in our team, but at the moment I'm just sick to my stomach for Braden.
Jun 8, 2024; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M infielder Ted Burton catches the ball for an out during the first inning against the Oregon at Olsen Field, Blue Bell Park. / Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports"I don't try to come in and pitch to the scoreboard. My job is to get outs," Cortez said. "Prager's been awesome all year, and it was just an opportunity for me to go pick him up. I just knew if I went out and put up zeroes, the offense was going to score runs.
Texas A&M and Oregon face off in game two today at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN2. If A&M wins, they're off to Omaha for the College World Series. If Oregon is victorious, a winner-take-all will take place tomorrow.