The 2026 SEC Baseball Tournament rolls into its quarterfinal round with a highly anticipated matchup between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Georgia Bulldogs, scheduled for Thursday at noon at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Alabama.
Pitcher Duel and Seedings
Mississippi State arrives as the No. 8 seed with a 40‑16 record, while Georgia, the top seed at 43‑12, will counter with right‑hander Joey Volchko, who brings an 8‑2 record and a 4.22 ERA. The Bulldogs' own starter, Duke Stone, sits at 6‑2 with a 5.43 ERA, setting the stage for a clash of arms.
The game will be carried live on the SEC Network and can also be streamed through Mississippi State's athletics site and the MSU Hail State app, giving fans multiple ways to follow the action.
Weather and Stakes
Forecasts call for a 61 % chance of rain at first pitch and a 93 % chance of showers throughout the day, a factor that could influence both teams' strategies. A win secures a semifinal berth on Friday, May 23, and the Bulldogs hope to add another title to their seven‑time SEC Tournament legacy, the most recent coming in 2012.