The Athens Regional opener at Foley Field saw the No. Georgia Bulldogs deliver a commanding 20-4 victory over the Binghamton Bearcats, raising eyebrows across the college baseball world.
Georgia wasted no time, exploding for five runs in the first inning, highlighted by home runs from Tre Phelps and Dan Jackson. Both sluggers would homer twice in the game, with Jackson racking up six RBIs in just two at-bats. By the end of the fourth, Georgia had built a 12-2 lead, and the offensive onslaught continued with Nolan McCarthy and Phelps adding solo shots late in the game.
Binghamton, the America East champions, entered the tournament on a hot streak but struggled to contain Georgia’s high-powered lineup. The Bearcats managed to plate two runs in the third inning, thanks to RBI singles from Matt Bolton and Zach Rogacki, but couldn’t keep pace with the Bulldogs’ relentless offense.
On the mound, Georgia’s Leighton Finley delivered a strong performance, pitching.2 innings with seven strikeouts and allowing just two runs. The Bearcats, lacking a dominant starting pitcher, leaned on their bullpen but were unable to slow Georgia’s bats.
With this win, Georgia advances to the winners’ bracket and will face the victor of Duke vs. Oklahoma State. Binghamton, meanwhile, faces elimination and will need to regroup quickly if they hope to keep their season alive.
The lopsided result leaves fans wondering: can Binghamton bounce back, or is Georgia’s offensive firepower simply too much for this regional?
