The Georgia Bulldogs seized a 1-0 advantage in the best-of-three Athens Super Regional against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, rallying from a 7-0 hole with a three-run home run by Michael O'Shaughnessy in the eighth inning.
Rylan Lujo and Kolby Branch sparked the comeback with doubles that set the stage for O'Shaughnessy's decisive blow, while Mississippi State's Vytas Valincius and Kevin Milewski had earlier answered with solo homers of their own.
Georgia's starter Caden Aoki pitched 5.2 innings, allowing eight hits and four runs, whereas Mississippi State's Duke Stone matched him with a 5.2-inning effort that yielded five hits and four runs.
What the comeback means for the Bulldogs
The rally highlights Georgia's depth and poise under pressure, suggesting the team is well positioned to close out the series in front of its home crowd.
Game 2 is scheduled for noon on Sunday, giving both clubs a chance to adjust strategies before a potential third contest.