ATHENS, GA. – Georgia Southern's offense struck for four runs in the third and three in the fifth to take an early 7-2 lead, but Georgia scored 20 runs in their final four trips to the plate to take the 22-9 win. The Eagles and Bulldogs will return to Foley Field on Saturday at 1 p.m. for game two of the series. Watch the contest live on SEC Network + or listen on the Georgia Southern Sports Network.
SCORING SUMMARY
Top 3rd - A two out single by Steven Curry and a walk to Mitchell Golden set the table for Tyler Martin to drive in a pair of runs.