ATHENS, GA — The Georgia Bulldogs baseball team made a thunderous statement this weekend, storming past the Missouri Tigers in a three-game sweep that has electrified their postseason hopes and fired up the Bulldog faithful.
The sweep, capped by a dramatic ninth-inning homer from third baseman Slate Alford in Game 3, marks one of the Bulldogs’ most dominant SEC series performances of the season — and it couldn’t have come at a better time.
Game 1: Bulldog Blitz (9-2)
Georgia opened the series with a bang. Dominant pitching and a relentless offensive attack overwhelmed Missouri early, as the Bulldogs put up nine runs and never looked back. The Tigers had no answer for Georgia’s balanced batting order, which pounced on every pitching mistake.
Game 2: Comeback Kings (5-2)
Facing an early deficit, Georgia showcased its grit. A clutch two-run homer by outfielder Daniel Jackson ignited the comeback, while the bullpen shut the door on Missouri’s offense. It was a textbook example of composure and execution under pressure.
Game 3: Slate Seals the Deal (4-2)
With the game tied heading into the ninth, Slate Alford delivered a towering two-run shot that sent Foley Field into a frenzy. It was the exclamation point on a weekend of dominance — and a moment that may come to define Georgia’s 2025 season.
Eyes on the Prize
With this crucial sweep, Georgia improves its SEC standing and builds serious momentum heading into the postseason. The Bulldogs are now firmly in contention for a high seed in the SEC tournament and could become a dark horse in the College World Series conversation.
Coach’s Corner
“We played Georgia baseball this weekend,” head coach Scott Stricklin said postgame. “Aggressive, smart, and with a whole lot of heart. We’re not done yet.”
Up Next: Georgia faces a top-tier SEC opponent next weekend in a series that could lock in their postseason seeding — and continue their thrilling run.
