Georgia Baseball Resumes Regional Action After Rain Delay
Heavy rain forced a pause in the NCAA Regional game, but the Bulldogs now eye a potential clash with Liberty and a later matchup with Boston College.
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Heavy rain forced a pause in the NCAA Regional game, but the Bulldogs now eye a potential clash with Liberty and a later matchup with Boston College.

A sudden thunderstorm halted the Georgia versus LIU matchup in the sixth inning, leaving the Bulldogs ahead 15‑1. The game will resume Saturday morning at Foley Field before the regional schedule continues with two afternoon contests.
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