How it Happened: Bulldogs bite Vols 16-2 in series-opener
Georgia exploded for a six-run second inning and never looked back, run-ruling Tennessee by a final score of 16-2 in game one of the three-game series Friday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
The Vols (22-5, 3-4 SEC) fell one game below .500 in Southeastern Conference play with the loss – only the second loss at home this season. It’s also the first time Tennessee has been run-ruled in a ballgame since the mercy rule became official in 2023. The Bulldogs (22-4, 4-3 SEC) were paced by leadoff man Corey Collins who belted a pair of three-run home runs in the victory.
AJ Causey (5-1) is the losing pitcher on the night for Tennessee after allowing eight runs (seven earned) off seven hits in just 2.2 innings pitched. It’s Causey’s first loss of his Tennessee career. Starter Charlie Goldstein (4-0) earned the victory after allowing two runs (none earned) off eight hits in five innings of work.
Tennessee and Georgia will return for game two of the series Saturday evening at 5 pm eastern, but first, here’s how it all went down for the Vols in game one.
Scoring Summary
Top 2nd: Kolby Branched cleared the bases with a three-run double to the wall in centerfield. Georgia 3-0
Top 2nd: Corey Collins drilled a three-run home run over the centerfield wall. Georgia 6-0
Top 3rd: Fernando Gonzalez drilled a two-run home run to left field. Georgia 8-0
Bot 3rd: Runner scored from third when Christian Moore grounded int a 6-3 double play with the bases loaded. Georgia 8-1
Bot 3rd: Kavares Tears ripped an RBI double down the right field line. Georgia 8-2
Top 5th: Slate Alford doubled in a pair on a ball hit to the wall in left-centerfield. Georgia 10-2
Top 5th: Dylan Goldstein doubled in a runner on a slice down the left field line. Georgia 11-2
Top 6th: Clayton Chadwick sent a solo home run out to right field. Georgia 12-2
Top 6th: Corey Collins drilled another three-run home run to right field. Georgia 15-2
Top 7th: Sac Fly. Georgia 16-2
Postgame Video
The Final Stats
Tennessee Baseball Weekly Schedule
Tuesday: Tennessee 11, Tennessee Tech 1 (7 inn) | Final Stats | How it Happened | Four Takes | Vitello Transcript
Friday: Georgia 16, Tennessee 2 (7 inn) | Final Stats
Saturday: No. 5 Tennessee vs. Georgia | 5 pm ET
Sunday: No. 5 Tennessee vs. Georgia | 2 pm ET
Vols in the National Polls this week
D1 Baseball – No. 5
NCBWA – No. 5
USA Today – No. 5
Baseball America – No. 6
Perfect Game – No. 6
