The Georgia Bulldogs baseball team turned a six‑run deficit into an 8‑7 victory over the No. 4 Florida Gators on Thursday, forcing a showdown with Arkansas in the SEC championship.
Key Moments in the Comeback
Florida opened the scoring with a six‑run third inning, highlighted by a home run from Caden McDonald, but Georgia’s bats stayed alive.
Kenny Ishikawa’s seventh‑inning double plated two runs, narrowing the gap to 7‑6, and Ryan Black followed with a clutch hit in the eighth that set up the game‑tying and ultimately the winning scores.
Pitching Duels and Decisive Plays
Justin Byrd earned the win, moving to 4‑2 on the season, while Florida’s Joshua Whritenour absorbed the loss, dropping to 3‑4. Georgia outhit Florida 12‑8, underscoring the offensive surge that propelled the rally.
Looking Ahead to the Championship
The Bulldogs are scheduled to meet Arkansas in the SEC championship on May 24, 2026, a game that will be broadcast on ABC and the SEC Network at 2 p.m. The performance has positioned Georgia for a potential rise in the national rankings.