University of Georgia Athletics
University of Georgia
39-11, 19-6
LSU
29-22, 9-16
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSU | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 1 |
| Georgia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | X | 11 | 11 | 0 |
Georgia Defeats LSU in Series Opener, 11-8
May 08, 2026 | Baseball
Fast Facts
- Junior Joey Volchko started on the mound for the Bulldogs and pitched for 3.1 innings, allowing seven runs off seven hits. Justin Byrd earned his third win for the Georgia, with three innings pitched in relief. LSU's Deven Sheerin received the loss.
- Georgia put their first run on the board in the bottom of the first inning with a solo homer from junior Daniel Jackson, his 24th of the season.
- In the same inning, a bases loaded walk to senior Brennan Hudson brought in Michael O'Shaughnessy for his 39th RBI of the season.
- Junior right-hander Zach Brown relieved Volchko in the top of the fourth inning, making this his 14th appearance on the mound. He lasted 2.2 innings, allowing only two hits and two walks with 3 strikeouts.
- The Bulldogs eliminated a 7-4 deficit with back-to-back home runs from Kolby Branch and Ryan Black, resulting in a total of three runs at the bottom of the fifth to tie the game at seven. This marks the 11th time Georgia has hit back-to-back home runs this year.
- Junior Tre Phelps secured Georgia's lead with a three-run home-run in the seventh, marking his 18th long ball of the season. The Bulldogs lead the nation with 135 home runs.
Key Quotes
Ike Cousins Head Baseball Coach Wes Johnson
On close-call games…
"I try to put in our players' heads the importance of never panicking. The importance of just playing the game. Our game is so different from other sports, and you just have to grind it out. You have to continue to take your at bats, you can't lose focus, and you can't get so caught up in the scoreboard that it causes panic. I think it helps when we're older, we have an older team, and we try to stay calm and continue to stay in our approach and play the game."
#1 Tre Phelps I Jr. I INF
On the belief of the team in the win…
"It's crazy. I looked at Brennan Hudson after the third or fourth inning and said, 'It's our turn to go score.' It's a testament to how good we are. We're able to flip that switch when we have to and put together some good things."
#16 Zach Brown I Jr. I RHP
On his improvements from last season…
"Truly the confidence side of things, just knowing I belong in this league. It was tough, I should've been here at this point last year, but it's really just being here this whole year. J.T. Quinn was my roommate last year, he dominated the last month of the season, so I've been trying to follow in their footsteps. They did everything right and I'm trying to keep up with those guys because that's what they do."
Up Next
Georgia improves to 39-11 overall and 19-6 in the SEC. The series will continue Saturday night with first pitch set for 7 p.m. The game will be available on SEC Network and the Georgia Bulldogs Sports Network.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Byrd, Justin (3-2)
L: Deven Sheerin (3-2)
Batting:
HR: Omar Serna Jr. 1 ; Cade Arrambide 1 ; John Pearson 1
RBI: Omar Serna Jr. 1 ; Derek Curiel 1 ; Cade Arrambide 2 ; Steven Milam 2 ; John Pearson 1 ; Jack Ruckert 1
SF: Derek Curiel 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Mason Braun 1 ; Omar Serna Jr. 1 ; Derek Curiel 2 ; Cade Arrambide 1 ; Steven Milam 1 ; John Pearson 1 ; William Patrick 1
HBP: Omar Serna Jr. 1
Batting:
2B: Jackson, Daniel 1
HR: Phelps, Tre 1 ; Jackson, Daniel 1 ; Branch, Kolby 1 ; Black, Ryan 1
RBI: Phelps, Tre 3 ; Jackson, Daniel 1 ; O'Shaughnessy, Michael 1 ; Lujo, Rylan 1 ; Oriach, Jordy 1 ; Hudson, Brennan 1 ; Branch, Kolby 2 ; Black, Ryan 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Phelps, Tre 2 ; Jackson, Daniel 2 ; O'Shaughnessy, Michael 1 ; Ishikawa, Kenny 2 ; Hudson, Brennan 1 ; Branch, Kolby 2 ; Black, Ryan 1
SB: Ishikawa, Kenny 1
HBP: O'Shaughnessy, Michael 1 ; Lujo, Rylan 1
PO: Lujo, Rylan 1
