GALLERY: Baseball vs. Florida (2024 NCAA Men’s College World Series)

Courtesy of outfielder Jace LaViolette’s game-saving home-run robbery in the top of the ninth inning, Texas A&M defeated the Florida Gators, 3-2 in the first round of the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska. The Aggies will move on to the winner’s bracket and play the Kentucky Wildcats on Monday, June 17, at 6 p.m.

Chris Swann and Hannah Harrison

June 16, 2024

Fans watch as the Aggies arrive to the stadium before Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M pitcher Justin Lamkin (33) high-fives fans before Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

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A statue in front of Charles Schwab Field before Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M head coach Jim Schlossnagle (22) pins the lineup in the dugout before Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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The aggies practice fielding before Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle does a pre-game interview during Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M infielder Ali Camarillo (2), Texas A&M infielder Kaeden Kent (3) and Texas A&M utility Gavin Grahovac (9) put on their cleats during Texas A&M’s game against Flordia at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery (6) sits in the dugout during Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M infielder Ted Burton (27) and Texas A&M outfielder Hayden Schott (5) warm up during Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

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The Aggies sit in the dugout before Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Charles Schwab Field before Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Charles Schwab Field during a rain delay before during Texas A&M’s game against Flordia at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

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after Texas A&M’s win against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M infielder Kaeden Kent (3) and Texas A&M infielder Ryan Targac (12) wait on a Florida mound visit during Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M infielder Ryan Targac (12) prays before Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M fans start a ball-five chant during Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M outfielder Caden Sorrell (13) slides back to first during Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M infielder Kaeden Kent (3) catches a ground ball during Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M infielder Kaeden Kent (3) tags a runner for an out during Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M outfielder Caden Sorrell (13) runs to first during Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M outfielder Jace Laviolette (17) watches a replay with Florida utility Jac Caglianone (14) during Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M outfielder Caden Sorrell (13) jumps for a ball during Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

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Florida infielder Tyler Shelnut (6) celebrates a double during Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M infielder Ali Camarillo (2) reacts after getting tagged out during Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Florida pitcher Brandon Neely (22) writes in the dirt before taking the mound during Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M infielder Ted Burton (27) catches the ball to pick off Florida utility Jac Caglianone (14) during Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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The Florida dugout celebrates a double during Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M infielder Ali Camarillo (2) gets an out during Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M outfielder Jace Laviolette (17) robs a home run from Florida infielder Cade Kurland (4) in the top of the ninth inning during Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

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The Texas A&M dugout watches a hit during Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

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The Aggie dugout reacts after Texas A&M outfielder Jace Laviolette (17) robs a home-run during Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M pitcher Evan Aschenbeck (53) reacts after the final strikeout after Texas A&M’s win against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M catcher Jackson Appel (20) celebrates a win with Texas A&M outfielder Hayden Schott (5) during Texas A&M’s game against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

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after Texas A&M’s win against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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after Texas A&M’s win against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M head coach Jim Schlossnagle (22) speaks at a postgame press conference after Texas A&M’s win against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Sunday, June 15, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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About the Contributors

Chris Swann, Photo Chief

Chris is a journalism senior from Winnsboro, TX. Chris served as the social media manager and assistant photo chief before becoming photo chief for The Battalion’s photo desk. Before transferring to Texas A&M in the fall of 2023, Chris spent two years at Tyler Junior College, where he was the photo and design editor for their student publication, The DrumBeat. He is expected to graduate in May 2026.

Hannah Harrison, Associate Photo Chief

Hannah is an agricultural communication and journalism junior from New Braunfels, TX. Hannah is serving her second semester as the associate photo chief after spending time as a sports photographer. Before transferring to Texas A&M, Hannah spent a year at Colorado Christian University working as a photographer for CCU Athletics. She is expected to graduate in Fall 2026.