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The best season in Texas A&M baseball history came so close to being something even bigger.
Appearing in the CWS title series for the first time, the Aggies came up just short of their first title.
"It's a tough one to swallow, even when you make it this far," A&M coach Jim Schlossnagle said after a 6-5 loss to Tennessee in Game 3. "Everybody wants to win their last game."
Perhaps a little on edge because of Texas A&M's success this year and before heading into the SEC next season, Texas made a change with its baseball program, moving on from coach David Pierce after eight seasons (and no titles.)
Of course, Schlossnagle was asked about the UT opening after the loss. He didn't like the question but said "he took the job at A&M to never take another job again."
At the major league level, the Astros have crept back to within two games of .500 as the Rockies come to town for a pair of games.
Matt Kawahara looks at the team's aggressive approach at the plate this season. A higher swing rate, fewer walks and some examples of it backfiring have turned attention toward the approach amid the Astros' uneven first half.
As the Rockets approach Wednesday's draft, and then free agency, they are focusing on keeping a large part of their roster intact. Jonathan Feigen explains.
Stat of the day: 51. The number of times Astros' outfielder Jake Meyers has put the first pitch of a plate appearance in play, a sign of a more aggressive approach. Only Jose Altuve has more.
 | Reid Laymance, Sports Editor |
College Baseball
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Texas A&M comes up just short of title
Aggies will have to wait for first baseball title after dropping Game 3 of CWS final series.
- A change at Texas: Longhorns moving on from coach David Pierce after eight seasons.
- Don't ask: As UT looks for a new baseball coach, Texas A&M's Jim Schlossnagle says he came to College Station 'to never take another job again.'
Astros / MLB
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Astros' aggressiveness at plate can be good and bad thing
Houston, whose hitters on average see the fewest pitches in MLB, owns the lowest strikeout rate in the majors but the fourth-lowest walk rate.
- On deck: Riding a five-game winning streak, Houston hopes to keep the momentum going against the majors' worst pitching staff as Colorado comes to town.
Rockets
Photo by: Jason Fochtman/Staff Photographer
Rockets plan to keep Jeff Green, Jock Landale and Jae'Sean Tate
Rockets planning to keep bulk of last season's roster intact, starting with return of veterans Jeff Green, Jock Landale and Jae'Sean Tate
Soccer
Photo by: David J. Phillip, AP
Colombia beats Paraguay 2-1 at NRG
Daniel Muñoz scored in the 32nd minute and Jefferson Lerma in the 42nd as Colombia opened the Copa America with a 2-1 victory over Paraguay that extended its winning streak to nine.
Olympics
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Tomball's Jacob Wooten qualifies for Paris Olympics in pole vault
Jacob Wooten, who also competed for Texas A&M, finished second in U.S. trials to earn spot on U.S. team
- A fallen champ: Olympic champion Athing Mu's hopes for a repeat title came crashing down during the first lap of the 800-meter final at U.S. track trials.
- Houston to Paris: There's no shortage of Houston talent at the Olympics and Paralympics. Here's who to keep an eye on in Paris this summer.
High School Football
Photo by: Illustration By Jon Poorman
Breaking down the top recruits in Houston
A look at the top 50 foottball recruits for the Class of 2025 in the Houston area.
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