Georgia players made it clear that they thought having manager Scott Stricklin back in the dugout this weekend following his battle with COVID would bring energy and leadership. It seemed that the energy carried all throughout Foley Field as Georgia came back to beat No. 14 South Carolina 5-3 in the opening game of a three-game set.
The Bulldogs have often struggled this season with winning the opening game of a weekend series, dating back to non-conference play. However, Georgia did not allow an early deficit to faze them, as it controlled multiple facets of Friday night’s game.