The Georgia softball team won all five games at the Bulldog Classic, held March 8-10, with wins over Miami (Ohio), Jacksonville State and Furman. jack turner softball stadium.
8 goals conceded in the first inning vs. Miami (Ohio State) set the tone for the weekend
Miami (Ohio) pitcher needs one last shot to ensure an out. madilyn reeves I looked at her catcher. Once the sign was given, Reeves threw the ball just outside the plate. Sarah Mosley, 5th grader He hit a ball well over the left field wall, giving him a 2-0 lead.
SJada Carney Then it came up to the plate. With the count 3-1, she sent the ball flying to the opposite field, extending Georgia’s lead to three in the bottom of the first inning.
The scoring didn’t stop there, as the Bulldogs went on a rampage and ended the opening half with an 8-0 lead.Offensive onslaught fuels Georgia softball to victory over Miami (Ohio) 13-2 This win set the tone for the rest of the Bulldog Classic Series.
Mosley and carny He led the attack and recorded 11 RBIs.Mosley scored the first goal. homerOn the other hand, Carney’s The Grand Slam match ended prematurely in the fifth inning..
On the mound junior lily bucks pitched all five innings for the Bulldogs and allowed 4 hits, 3 strikeouts batter.
“It was a pretty complete effort against a really good ball club.” head coach tony baldwin Said.
Georgia then played against Jacksonville State, which featured an elite performance on a special occasion.
Kelpix’s no-hitter closes the door Shamos
Most people enjoy going out on their birthday. Some people enjoy throwing parties, while others prefer spending time with their families.in Senior Madison Karpix In that case, she enjoyed throwing no-hitters.
“As I told the team earlier, many of these accomplishments that the team values so much, you won’t remember when you’re my age.” baldwin said. “But you’ll remember getting a no-hitter on your birthday. That’s pretty cool.”
Kelpis’ pitching performance and another solid offensive performance led Georgia to 9-0 victory in just 5 innings Over Jacksonville State on March 9th.
Georgia was held scoreless until the third inning, when a home run was hit. Junior Lindy Davis Place the bulldog on the board. After 5 batters, Sophomore Sarah Gordon Her next shot of her own gave the Bulldogs a 5-0 lead.
The Bulldogs built a 9-0 lead with only one inning left. After a scoreless fifth inning, Georgia won for the second straight year on a run rule.
Then we had a rematch with Miami (Ohio) on deck.
Bulldog places the dagger in series with red hawks
The second matchup between the University of Georgia and Miami (Ohio) was different from the one-inning ambush they displayed in their first matchup. However, the result remained the same and the Bulldogs won. 6-4 victory March 9.
The Red Hawks hit a double to left-center field, giving them a two-run lead. But the Bulldogs responded quickly. graduate sydney bear He hit the ball to center field, giving Georgia the lead.
After Miami (Ohio) regained the lead in the fifth inning, the Bulldogs scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth to take control 6-4. A shutdown by the Bucs in the top of the seventh inning sealed the victory for the Bulldogs, with two games left in the tournament.
“I think momentum depends on how you maintain your mindset.” baldwin said. “I’m happy with today’s result and win, but now I’m going to turn to recovery and try to get back to feeling good so I can be my best tomorrow.”
Bulldogs secure sweep jacksonville state with an 8-6 victory
The Bulldogs’ second match against the Shamcocks was a back-and-forth battle. Mosley’s second bases loaded double put Georgia ahead 3-1. Jacksonville State then responded with a double and a sacrifice fly to tie the game at three.
In the bottom of the third inning, Sophomore Jadyn Goodwin The first pitch she saw sent deep into the right field seats, giving the Bulldogs a 6-3 lead.
After 2 innings, Ellie Armistead Senior The batter faced a count. When you try to throw a strike, Shamcocks Jordan Esslinger Armistead threw something to the center of the plate and sent it deep into center field to extend the Bulldogs’ lead. Georgia never relinquished its lead. 8-6 victory March 10.
Graduate Shelby Walters He led the Bulldogs in the circle, throwing four three-run balls. Sophomore Destin Howard, Senior Riley Orcutt And Kelpix followed her lead, and Kelpix got his first save.
Georgia State then turned the page and went all-out for the final game of the tournament.
Players at 16 positions used in Georgia’s shutout victory furman
The Bulldogs started the final game of the Bulldog Classic on a high note, with Davis hitting the leadoff home run. After four fastballs put Mosley on first base, Carney hit a home run of his own to give Georgia a 3-0 lead to start the ballgame.
Georgia extended its lead even further in the next inning, but it was due to playing small ball. After Davis and Carney each singled, a fielder’s choice off the Bears’ bat gave the Bulldogs another run, and the Bulldogs now led by six runs.
Goodwin’s RBI grounder in his third at-bat scored Georgia’s winning run, but Karpix and his pitching staff performed well. Junior Rachel Gibson Completed 7 innings only 3 hits.Georgia’s overall team performance led the Bulldogs to 7-0 win over Furman The Bulldog Classic concludes on March 10th.
“Overall, it was a really good day.” baldwin said. “It was really fun to play a little bit of good softball in the sun. We got through the tournament season. We’re 20-3 and feeling pretty good about where we are. , I’m looking forward to taking it one game at a time for a while.”
After the tournament, Georgia against in-state rival Georgia Tech. March 13 at Jack Turner Softball Stadium.
