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Georgia Secures College World Series Spot with Extra‑Inning Thriller Over Mississippi State

The Bulldogs' 11‑9 victory marks their first CWS appearance since 2008 and adds to a surge of SEC teams advancing to Omaha.

Super Regional Showdown

The Super Regionals continued on Sunday, and Georgia delivered a dramatic extra‑inning victory over Mississippi State, 11‑9, to win the series 2‑0 and earn a berth in the College World Series in Omaha — a return not seen since 2008.

The Bulldogs surged early, building a 4‑0 lead in the second inning and extending it to 7‑2 by the fifth. Mississippi State answered with a three‑bagger of back‑to‑back‑to‑back home runs in the seventh, highlighted by Jacob Parker’s two‑run shot that briefly gave the Bulldogs the lead.

A Late Rally and a Decisive Blow

Georgia’s response came in the ninth when an RBI single tied the game and forced extra innings. In the 10th, Daniel Jackson launched a two‑run home run that put the Bulldogs ahead for good, while Parker’s final swing ended in a strikeout, sealing the win.

Other Super Regional Results

The action extended beyond Georgia’s clash. USC and North Carolina remained tied at 1‑1, with a 3 p.m. ET showdown on ESPN. Alabama took a 1‑0 lead over St. John's, scheduled for 4 p.m. ET on ESPN 2. Oklahoma opened their series with a 1‑0 win over Kansas, slated for 6 p.m. ET on ESPN, while Texas edged Oregon 1‑0, set for a 9 p.m. ET start on ESPN.

Looking Ahead to Omaha

With the bracket now set, the Bulldogs will join Ole Miss as the second SEC team to reach the World Series. Their appearance marks a new chapter for the program and adds fresh excitement to the upcoming College World Series in Omaha.

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