The leap from good to great is in sight for Texas A&M, which blew Fresno State out on Sunday to complete a series sweep of the previously 11-2 Bulldogs. Kyle Simonds and the top of the order led the charge, making the outlook for the Aggies even better.

At No. 3 and 12-1 on the season, Texas A&M is on pace and on schedule. The mid-season jump in competition, however, will arrive a week ahead of time. Visiting Fresno State will bring an 11-2 record and strong pitching staff to Olsen Field beginning Friday.

A scare against Houston Baptist is in the rear-view mirror and Texas A&M — with a reshuffled rotation and competition at multiple lineup spots — is on to Yale. Can the Aggies learn more about themselves in a sweeping effort this weekend?

Friday's blip in Malibu notwithstanding, No. 3 Texas A&M has done all its been asked to justify its ranking through two weeks of the season. Returning home to face Yale, the Aggies' most pressing concern is likely who will eventually hold the No. 1 starter role.

Texas A&M's first loss of the season came much sooner this time around — but the Aggies' response was perfect. Driven by Kyle Simonds' stellar start and Boomer White's performance in the leadoff spot, A&M blanked Pepperdine on Saturday to set up a series rubber match.

Sequestered in the friendly confines of Olsen Field, No. 4 Texas A&M opened the season 5-0 with ease. Now, the Aggies hit the road for the first time. Awaiting them in Malibu, Calif. is West Coast Conference contender Pepperdine — and a step up in competition.

A memorable debut from Boomer White, a serviceable start from Kyle Simonds and a display of a mere portion of the bullpen's power highlighted Texas A&M's return to Olsen Field, a 5-2 victory against Hofstra to open the 2016 baseball season.

In his very first at-bat as an Aggie, Boomer White clobbered a home run to left field. With a strong bullpen and some clutch scoring, the Aggies were able to give Boomer a win in his first game to along with it.

Expectations are high for a Texas A&M team pegged as a consensus top-five squad and contender for the SEC title — and thus, the national title. It begins Friday with a visit from the Hofstra Pride, which will allow the Aggies to define some important up-in-the-air roles.

After a 2013 season that saw him named a Freshman All-American, Boomer White chose to follow his heart and transfer from TCU and into the Texas A&M baseball program. On Friday he shared his journey on TexAgs Radio, alongside further preview of the 2016 season.

In a game of inches, in a game one team had to lose, Texas A&M's season came to a thrilling but painful end in Fort Worth. The Aggies will head home knowing what did them in, but a few heroic performances will endure.

On his leisurely route to College Station Regional Most Outstanding Player, Matt Kent made an area of concern into a rock-solid team strength. Kyle Simonds and the Texas A&M defense joined him as the top stories from a memorable final at Olsen Field.

Facing the possibility of elimination, the Aggies turned to Andrew Vinson in hopes of earning a rematch with California later in the day. Thanks to seven strong innings and a duo of homers, they got their wish.

The quest for a national seed, despite all indications just a few weeks ago, may come down to the SEC Tournament for the Aggies. But the larger issue is one that will make or break all of A&M's postseason hopes.

The potential road to Omaha begins here for the Aggies, who were long in the driver's seat for a national seed before their recent struggles. The objective is simple: take the series in Oxford. So, too, is the key to doing it.

As it has all weekend, A&M came to play on the offensive end. Despite three homeruns, the Aggies could not shake a resurgent Gamecocks team. Kyle Simonds made it one inning and A&M was behind early and often

Key contributors who have faltered in the past month will be the focus in the Aggies' final home series of the season, and the struggling Gamecocks may be the perfect medicine. Yet, execution, as always, will be key.

The Aggies' stellar season continued in Knoxville with a meaningful milestone sidling up in the process. The stretch run to a national seed is officially underway; only a small collection of concerns remain unsolved.