A Night of Fireworks in Athens
The Bulldogs of Georgia erupted in front of a raucous crowd in Athens on Saturday night, turning a 7-0 hole into a 13-12 victory over Mississippi State in the opening game of their super regional.
Michael O'Shaughnessy sparked the comeback with a two-run blast in the eighth inning, then added a three-run homer later that stretched the lead to 10-9 before Mississippi State briefly seized a 12-10 edge.
Key Performances
The game was a home-run festival, producing eleven circuit-clearers, including a lead-off shot by Mississippi State’s Ace Reese that briefly put the visitors ahead, and a clutch double by Kolby Branch that plated two runs earlier in the fourth.
On the mound, Georgia’s starter Grant Edwards surrendered seven runs but was relieved, while reliever Justin Byrd closed out the game for his eighth save of the season.
Georgia’s recent dominance in the SEC — highlighted by regular-season and tournament titles — now puts them one win away from their first College World Series appearance since 2008.
The Bulldogs will look to carry the momentum into Game 2 on Sunday, where a win would send them to Omaha and the promised stage of the College World Series.