A&M:Implied statistical probability to win CWS, via SportsLine: 10.5%
The word: One of only two national seeds left in the tournament, Texas A&M has the worst odds to win it all. Why? Perhaps oddsmakers aren't sold on the Aggies' pitching staff against some of these power hitter-heavy lineups in Omaha. Texas A&M's team ERA for starting pitchers is hovering around 5.00 coming into the tournament and clean innings have been an issue at times. The Aggies are hoping their eighth appearance in Omaha ends with the program's first-ever championship.
SIPS: Implied statistical probability to win CWS, via SportsLine: 22.2%
The word: The overall favorite to win the national championship, the Longhorns come into Omaha fresh off a marathon Game 3 win at ECU to clinch the Greenville Super Regional and thwart the Pirates' quest to play in their first College World Series. Equipped with seven everyday starters with 10 or more home runs this season, including Ivan Melendez (32) and Murphy Stehly (19), Texas is a tough out at the plate and leaving a pitch in the strike zone can be deadly. The Longhorns are hoping Tristan Stevens continues to pitch at an elite level after dominating this postseason.
Also….Tuck Fexas *horns down*
The word: One of only two national seeds left in the tournament, Texas A&M has the worst odds to win it all. Why? Perhaps oddsmakers aren't sold on the Aggies' pitching staff against some of these power hitter-heavy lineups in Omaha. Texas A&M's team ERA for starting pitchers is hovering around 5.00 coming into the tournament and clean innings have been an issue at times. The Aggies are hoping their eighth appearance in Omaha ends with the program's first-ever championship.
SIPS: Implied statistical probability to win CWS, via SportsLine: 22.2%
The word: The overall favorite to win the national championship, the Longhorns come into Omaha fresh off a marathon Game 3 win at ECU to clinch the Greenville Super Regional and thwart the Pirates' quest to play in their first College World Series. Equipped with seven everyday starters with 10 or more home runs this season, including Ivan Melendez (32) and Murphy Stehly (19), Texas is a tough out at the plate and leaving a pitch in the strike zone can be deadly. The Longhorns are hoping Tristan Stevens continues to pitch at an elite level after dominating this postseason.
Also….Tuck Fexas *horns down*