The Bulldog baseball program is preparing for a pivotal Super Regional series against Mississippi State, a best‑of‑three matchup that will determine which team earns a berth in the College World Series in Omaha.
Athens to Host the Showdown
Scheduled for June 5‑7 or June 6‑8 at Foley Field in Athens, the series will be played on the Bulldogs’ home turf, adding a distinct advantage as the crowd looks to rally behind the home team.
Georgia enters the series with a stellar 49‑12 record, having swept Mississippi State during the regular season and again in the SEC Tournament, underscoring a clear edge in recent head‑to‑head play.
Mississippi State, sitting at 43‑17, arrived in the Super Regional after winning all three games in their own regional, and will rely on a potent lineup anchored by hitters Bryce Chance, Ace Reese and Tomas Valincius.
The Bulldogs’ pitching staff will be led by right‑handers Maddox Miller and Tyler Pitzer, who have combined to give the team a deep and reliable rotation heading into the high‑pressure games.
Broadcast details are still being finalized, but the series will be available on television and various streaming platforms, with announcements expected in the coming days.
Fans on both sides are eager to see whether the Bulldogs can translate their regular‑season dominance into a national championship run, while Mississippi State hopes to pull off an upset that would keep its own title hopes alive.
Key Players to Watch
Among the standouts, Bryce Chance and Ace Reese bring power to the lineup, while Maddox Miller and Tyler Pitzer anchor the pitching rotation, making every at‑bat and every inning critical to the series outcome.