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College World Series live updates: Tennessee vs. Texas A&M time, Game 1 score, highlights

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After more than 100 games in the NCAA baseball tournament and more than a week at the College World Series in Nebraska, there are two teams left standing in the championship series. And it’s no surprise that it’s two teams from the SEC, the conference that has won the last four titles and had seven of the eight appearances in the final best-of-three round during that span.

What’s unique, however, is that both Tennessee and Texas A&M, this year’s finalists, are novices at being in this situation. The Volunteers have only been in this position once – when they lost to Oklahoma in 1951. The Aggies have never been here, meaning one will wear the crown for the first time.

Tennessee is also looking to make additional history by being the first No. 1 overall seed in the tournament to win the title since Miami (Fla.) in 1999. The Volunteers will likely rely on their offense, which leads the nation in scoring at 9.2 runs per game and boasts a lineup that features five players with at least 20 home runs. Christian Moore and Blake Burke are the two players doing the most damage in Omaha.

Texas A&M is the only team in the tournament without a loss with eight wins through the regional, super regional and CWS rounds. The Aggies hopes rest with a pitching staff that ranks third in ERA (3.80) and boasts ace Ryan Prager and reliever Evan Aschenbeck, who leads the nation in ERA (1.54) and has contributed 10 saves over 70 innings of work. Prager pitched Monday against Kentucky, so he may not start in Game 1.

This will only be the second meeting between the schools this season. They did not play in the regular season and Tennessee won 7-4 in an elimination game at the SEC tournament last month.

Follow along for updates and analysis from the Game 1 of the College World Series championship round between Tennessee and Texas A&M:

Tennessee vs. Texas A&M: TV, time, streaming and how to watch

Date: Saturday, June 22

Time: 7 p.m. ET

Cable TV: ESPN

Streaming: ESPN+, fuboTV, YouTube TV

Will Jace LaViolette play for Texas A&M?

Texas A&M’s depleted outfield faces a question about the status of standout Jace LaViolette, who injured his hamstring in Monday’s game against Kentucky when he was running from first to third on a double. LaViolette, who leads the team with 28 home runs and is second with 77 RBI, played Wednesday before being removed late. His ability to play at full strength is critical with star centerfielder Braden Montgomery already sidelined after a season-ending lower leg injury in the super regional against Oregon. Montgomery tops all Aggies players with 85 RBI and also is second in home runs with 27.

Tennessee vs. Texas A&M: College World Series odds

Tennessee is favored to win Saturday’s game, according to the BetMGM college baseball odds, and is also favored to win the series overalll. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering 2024 sports betting promos.

Game 1 odds listed as of Friday afternoon:

  • Moneyline: Tennessee (-185); Texas A&M (+140)
  • Odds to win title: Tennessee (-200); Texas A&M (+160)

College World Series championship bracket

Saturday, June 22

Game 1: Tennessee (58-12) vs. Texas A&M (52-13), 7:30 p.m., ESPN

Sunday, June 23

Game 2: Tennessee (58-12) vs. Texas A&M (52-13), 2 p.m., ESPN

Monday, June 24

Game 3: Tennessee (58-12) vs. Texas A&M (52-13), if necessary, 7 p.m., ESPN

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