Updated
Updated · Mississippi State Athletics · Jun 6
Georgia Rallies for 13-12 Super Regional Win on O'Shaughnessy's 3-Run Homer
Updated
Updated · Mississippi State Athletics · Jun 6

Georgia Rallies for 13-12 Super Regional Win on O'Shaughnessy's 3-Run Homer

3 articles · Updated · Mississippi State Athletics · Jun 6

Summary

  • Mike O'Shaughnessy's eighth-inning three-run homer erased a 12-10 deficit and lifted No. 3 Georgia over No. 17 Mississippi State in Game 1 of the Athens Super Regional.
  • The comeback capped a wild slugfest with 25 runs, 31 hits and 11 homers, even though Mississippi State blasted six home runs and opened with a six-run second inning.
  • O'Shaughnessy finished with two homers and five RBIs for Georgia, while Rylan Lujo added two solo shots; Kevin Milewski hit two homers for Mississippi State and Ace Reese had three hits.
  • Justin Byrd stranded two runners in the ninth for his eighth save, leaving Mississippi State to face elimination Sunday behind Ryan McPherson against Georgia starter Caden Aoki.

Insights

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