Florida defied the odds just by getting to Omaha for the College World Series. Can the Gators keep their title hopes alive with three wins in a span of two days?
They checked the first box early Wednesday with a blowout win over Kentucky in a game that was postponed from Tuesday night. A win in Wednesday night’s semifinal battle with Texas A&M would move Florida just one win away from the finals and set up a third consecutive elimination game for the Gators on Thursday.
The Aggies are in the driver’s seat, needing just one win to advance thanks to their dominant pitching so far in Omaha. Texas A&M already held the Gators to two runs over the weekend, and that momentum carried over into Monday, when starter Ryan Prager took a no-hitter into the seventh inning.
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On paper, a Texas A&M team that has been lights out on the mound in recent days is a tough matchup for a Florida team that often had a hard time hitting for contact this season. Jac Caglianone, however, is red hot after reaching base in all five of his at-bats earlier in the day, and the rest of the Gators’ lineup has risen to the occasion.
Two more wins from Florida would make it a sort of Cinderella run for a Gators program that had down year by its high standards, but a win by Texas A&M on Wednesday would put the Aggies through to the College World Series finals for the first time in program history.
The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Florida vs. Texas A&M in Game 1 of the College World Series semifinals. Follow along with all of the key moments below.
Florida vs. Texas A&M baseball live score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | F | |
| Texas A&M | 2 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Florida | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Florida vs. Texas A&M live updates, highlights from College World Series
(All times Eastern)
9:05 p.m. — Ted Burton drives one 376 feet, but Florida is able to track it down and get the first out of the fourth.
End of third inning: Texas A&M 2, Florida 0
9:01 p.m. — Shelton pops it up in foul territory, Camarillo slides to grab it, and the Gators are going to be kicking themselves for missing a prime opportunity in the bottom of the third.
9:00 p.m. — Lamkin strikes out Shelnut, getting No. 7 on the day. He still has to get through Colby Shelton to escape the jam.
8:58 p.m. — Now Cade Kurland reaches on an infield single, avoiding the double play or even just one out to loaded the bases. Here comes Tyler Shelnut with a huge opportunity to put Florida on the board as Lamkin tries to settle down.
8:55 p.m. — Caglianone follows a walk with a single, and the Gators have something brewing with two on and one out.
8:49 p.m. — Jameson works a quick 1-2-3 inning, leaving Florida’s deficit at two entering the bottom of the third. Jameson has been everything the Gators could’ve hoped since inheriting Liam Peterson’s mess.
End of second inning: Texas A&M 2, Florida 0
8:42 p.m. — That’s the FIFTH strikeout for Lamkin, who’s posted two scoreless innings so far. Florida can’t do anything with Shelton’s double.
BLEW IT BY HIM 🔥
Five 🥊 for @LamkinJustin through 2⃣#GigEm x #MCWS pic.twitter.com/cs4gTkhvnT
— Texas A&M Baseball (@AggieBaseball) June 20, 2024
8:36 p.m. — Lamkin turns around and gets back-to-back strikeouts. Four of his first five outs have come via strikeout. The Gators are still looking to do something with Shelton in scoring position.
8:32 p.m. — Colby Shelton delivers Florida’s first hit of the night, a double to start off the bottom of the second.
8:29 p.m. — Grahovac is confirmed OUT, and Florida is very happy to hold the Aggies to a zero after that rough first inning.
8:27 p.m. — Jameson works a quick two outs, but Grahovac lines one and tries to turn a single into a double. He’s called out. Will it stand?
End of first inning: Texas A&M 2, Florida 0
8:20 p.m. — Justin Lamkin works a 1-2-3 inning with a pair of strikeouts. The best start the Aggies could’ve hoped to get on the mound.
8:17 p.m. — After reaching base all five times against Kentucky earlier in the day, Caglianone flies out to start his night.
8:15 p.m. — Ali Camarillo grounds it to shortstop, and Florida gets the force out at third to end the inning. If you’re a Gators fan, at least it was a hitless inning for Texas A&M? Aggies lead, 2-0. Here comes Jac Caglianone.
Texas A&M 2, Florida 0
8:13 p.m. SACRIFICE FLY — Jameson induces a flyout, but it’s easily deep enough to get another run in for the Aggies. Florida might be alright with that result knowing it means an out, though. Stopping the bleeding right here will be key.
Texas A&M 1, Florida 0
8:08 p.m. RBI WALK — Peterson walks Ted Burton, driving in the first run of the game, and his night is done. Fisher Jameson is coming in to try and stave off disaster after Peterson’s messy start.
8:06 p.m. — Peterson gets a strikeout to limit the bleeding, but Hayden Scott works a walk to load the bases with one out. Florida at least has to keep this from getting ugly.
8:00 p.m. — Real trouble for Peterson now, as he issues back-to-back walks to start the night. Jace LaViolette joins Grahovac on the basepaths for the Aggies.
7:58 p.m. — Liam Peterson struggled against these Aggies earlier in the College World Series, and he starts the day with by walking Gavin Grahovac.
7:56 p.m. — We are underway in Omaha!
6:50 p.m. — This game will officially start at 7:55 p.m. ET.
6:46 p.m. — Tennessee wins, and the winner of this series will face the Volunteers in an all-SEC finals starting Saturday.
6:35 p.m. — This game is not expected to start on time as Tennessee-Florida State finishes up. That game fortunately doesn’t look like it will drag on too long, but be advised this won’t actually be a 7 p.m. ET first pitch.
6:32 p.m. — Tennessee is wrapping up a win over Florida State, barring a stunning comeback, so the top-seeded volunteers would have a matchup set with Texas A&M if the Aggies won tonight.
How to watch Florida vs. Texas A&M
- Start time: 7:55 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo
Florida vs. Texas A&M will be broadcast live on ESPN at 7:55 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 19.
Those looking to stream the game can watch on ESPN+ or on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
College World Series schedule
Friday, June 14
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | North Carolina 3, Virginia 2 | — | — |
| Game 2 | Tennessee 12, Florida State 11 | — | — |
Saturday, June 15
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 3 | Kentucky 5, NC State 4 | — | — |
| Game 4 | Texas A&M 3, Florida 2 | — | — |
Sunday, June 16
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 5 | Florida State 7, Virginia 3 | — | — |
| Game 6 | Tennessee 6, North Carolina 1 | — | — |
Monday, June 17
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 7 | Florida 5, NC State 4 | — | — |
| Game 8 | Texas A&M 5, Kentucky 1 | — | — |
Tuesday, June 18
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 9 | Florida State 9, North Carolina 5 | 2 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Wednesday, June 19
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 10 | Florida 15, Kentucky 4 | 11 a.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Game 11 | Tennessee vs. Florida State | 3 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Game 12 | Florida vs. Texas A&M | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Thursday, June 20
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Game 13 | TBD | 2 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| *Game 14 | TBD | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
*If necessary
Saturday, June 22
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWS Finals Game 1 | TBD | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Sunday, June 23
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWS Finals Game 2 | TBD | 2 p.m. | ABC, Fubo |
Monday, June 24
| Game | Matchup/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| *CWS Finals Game 3 | TBD | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
*If necessary
