Georgia rallies past Mississippi State, eyes CWS berth
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ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia rallied from a 7-0 early deficit to defeat Mississippi State 13-12 on Saturday at Foley Field, taking Game 1 of the NCAA Super Regional. Michael O'Shaughnessy hit two home runs and Georgia scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth to seize the lead and win.
ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia rallied from a 7-0 early deficit to defeat Mississippi State 13-12 on Saturday at Foley Field, taking Game 1 of the NCAA Super Regional. Michael O'Shaughnessy hit two home runs and Georgia scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth to seize the lead and win.
The comeback ended longstanding records of losses when trailing by seven runs and improved Georgia to 5-0 versus Mississippi State in 2026; Justin Byrd closed the ninth with a strikeout to end the game. First pitch for Game 2 is scheduled at noon on Sunday, with a College World Series berth on the line.
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Timeline
- 1. 2008 — Georgia last qualified for the College World Series.
- 2. 2019–2025 — Georgia was 0-50 when trailing by seven or more runs; NCAA tournaments teams were 0-149 in similar deficits.
- 3. Saturday, June 6, 2026 — Mississippi State built a 7-0 lead in Game 1 at Foley Field.
- 4. Saturday, June 6, 2026 — Georgia rallied for a 13-12 win; Michael O'Shaughnessy hit two home runs and drove in five.
- 5. Sunday, June 7, 2026 — Game 2 scheduled for noon to decide a College World Series berth.
Why it matters
This is a historic moment for Georgia sports. The team has broken a losing streak when trailing by seven or more runs. If you're a fan, this is a time to celebrate and rally behind your team. Check the schedule and tune in for Game 2.
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