Athens Super Regional: Georgia Eyes College World Series Berth
The Georgia Bulldogs will host the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Sunday in the second game of the Athens Super Regional, a matchup that could send the winner to the College World Series.
Game 1 delivered an instant classic, with Georgia erasing a seven‑run deficit to win 13‑12 in a thriller that left manager Wes Johnson describing the contest as an "instant classic".
The Bulldogs will be bolstered by the return of star infielder Tre Phelps, who missed the opener due to a controversial suspension and is expected to inject firepower into the lineup.
Georgia’s pitching staff, after being outmaneuvered by Mississippi State’s strategy in the first game, plans to lean on its bullpen to tighten the game and protect a fragile lead.
The Bulldogs hold a 5‑0 record against Mississippi State this season, underscoring a historical edge that adds pressure to the upcoming contest.
If Georgia secures the win, the series will conclude with a berth in the College World Series, a prize that has eluded the program for decades.