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Georgia’s star catcher Daniel Jackson topped the nation in total bases and runs, captured the SEC Triple Crown and is now a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award.
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Georgia’s star catcher Daniel Jackson topped the nation in total bases and runs, captured the SEC Triple Crown and is now a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award.

The 2026 University of Georgia baseball team finished 53‑14, secured a No. 3 national ranking, won the SEC regular season and tournament, and set multiple school and conference records, highlighted by individual honors for Daniel Jackson and Tre Phelps.

Oklahoma's 11‑4 victory over Georgia, fueled by five home runs, sends the Sooners to the championship series while the Bulldogs close a record‑setting season.

Oklahoma’s 11‑4 victory over Georgia, highlighted by Dasan Harris’s five‑RBI performance, sets up a best‑of‑3 final against North Carolina, who advanced with a 12‑7 win over West Virginia.

Georgia concluded a 53‑13 campaign with an 11‑4 loss to Oklahoma, celebrating SEC titles and standout performances while looking toward a promising future.

Oklahoma defeated Georgia 11-4 in a pivotal College World Series semifinal, showcasing a powerful early attack and extending Georgia's record‑setting season to a close.

The Georgia Bulldogs and Oklahoma Sooners meet in the College World Series with a 7 p.m. ET broadcast on ESPN. Georgia arrives after a 2‑0 win over Texas, while Oklahoma looks to translate late‑game resilience into another victory.

Oklahoma and Georgia meet in a high‑stakes college baseball semifinal, with recent shutouts, career‑high performances and a potent home‑run threat shaping the narrative.
After a gritty survival in their opening elimination game, the Georgia Bulldogs must win two straight against the Oklahoma Sooners in Omaha to reach the College World Series finals. Coach Wes Johnson’s rallying cry, standout performances from pitchers Justin Byrd and Nick Wesloski, and third‑baseman Tre Phelps’ measured approach set the stage for a high‑stakes duel.

After a narrow loss to Oklahoma, Georgia’s coach Wes Johnson urged his team to embrace the moment, while the Sooners prepare for a single win to advance. With standout performances from pitchers like Justin Byrd, the upcoming showdown promises high stakes and intense competition.

The Longhorns' 2026 College World Series campaign ended with a 2-0 loss to Georgia, closing a 46-15 season that promised a seventh national title.

Georgia’s Bulldogs secured a 2-0 victory against Texas in the College World Series, using disciplined small‑ball play and key hits from Dylan Vigue and Justin Byrd. The win sets up a pivotal series against Oklahoma, with coach Kirby Smart praising the team’s resilience.

In a tightly contested final at Charles Schwab Field, the Texas Longhorns were shut out by the Georgia Bulldogs, who combined for 12 strikeouts and capitalized on a timely RBI double to secure a 2-0 victory.

Georgia secured a 2‑0 victory over Texas on June 16, 2026, at Charles Schwab Field, highlighted by a fifth‑inning double from Tre Phelps and a seventh‑inning sacrifice fly by Rylan Lujo.

A dominant Georgia pitching staff shut down Texas 2-0, ending the Longhorns' tournament run with only four hits and no runs.

Georgia’s baseball team meets Oklahoma on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. ET, broadcast on ESPN. After a 4‑3 loss on Monday, the Bulldogs need two consecutive wins, relying on confidence, strategic pitching and a deep lineup to secure a spot in the finals.
After a narrow 4-3 loss on Monday, Georgia must win two straight games to stay alive, relying on veteran reliever Justin Byrd and a fresh arm from coach Skip Johnson.

The University of Texas baseball team concluded a 46‑15 season with a 2‑0 loss to Georgia in the Men's College World Series final, highlighting standout performances by Luke Harrison and Sam Cozart.

Georgia’s Bulldogs secured a 2-0 victory against Texas in the College World Series, thanks to timely hitting and strong arms from Dylan Vigue and Justin Byrd. The win puts them in a double‑elimination battle against the Oklahoma Sooners.
Georgia managed only seven runs across two games while Texas cycled through seven pitchers; a timely RBI double by Tre Phelps sparked a 1‑0 advantage, yet the Bulldogs must win twice over Oklahoma to advance.
Georgia's offense sputters early in the College World Series as fresh pitching talent and a determined lineup aim to overturn the trend against Texas.

Daniel Jackson’s historic performance earns him the 2026 Dick Howser Trophy, the baseball equivalent of the Heisman, as he prepares for a showdown with Texas in the opening game of the CWS.

Georgia’s relief ace Justin Byrd, a local product with a championship pedigree, has become the linchpin of the Bulldogs’ pursuit of a title, delivering clutch performances and embodying the team’s mental toughness.

A clandestine conversation at Pensacola International Airport set the stage for Georgia's first College World Series appearance since 2008, where pitcher Justin Byrd and catcher Daniel Jackson lead a team brimming with All‑American talent against a Texas squad anchored by hitters Aiden Robbins and Carson Tinney.