Sleeping giant awakens for Texas A&M baseball in emphatic weekend sweep

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Texas A&M baseball's star hitter Gavin Grahovac had a breakout weekend against the Missouri Tigers, smashing multiple home runs including a grand slam to power the Aggies to an emphatic series sweep. After struggling early in the season, Grahovac's performance has the rest of the SEC on high alert for the surging Aggies.

Why it matters

Texas A&M is considered a sleeping giant in college baseball, with a talented roster that has underperformed so far this season. Grahovac's offensive explosion could be the spark that ignites the Aggies' season and puts the rest of the SEC on notice as they gear up for a tough upcoming schedule against top conference rivals.

The details

In the three-game series against Missouri, Grahovac hit three home runs, including a grand slam, and drove in seven runs. His breakout performance came after he had struggled earlier in the season, only hitting three home runs prior to the Missouri series. The Aggies won the series in convincing fashion, run-ruling the Tigers in the final game.

• In the third inning of game two, Grahovac hit a three-run homer to put the Aggies up 9-1.
• Two innings later in game two, Grahovac hit another two-run homer.
• In the seven-inning game on Sunday, Grahovac hit a three-run homer and a grand slam.

What’s next

The Aggies will face a tough upcoming schedule against top SEC rivals like LSU, Texas, and Mississippi State. If Grahovac can continue his hot hitting, it will be a major boost for the Aggies as they look to make a push in the conference standings.