ATHENS, Georgia -The No. 18 Georgia Bulldogs defeated No. 13 Vanderbilt 11-7 on Sunday at Foley Field in front of 3,333 fans, completing their first sweep of the Vols since 2003. At this point, Georgia is 13-11 in the SEC and 35-12 overall.
Quick Facts
● Charlie Condon, the top-ranked MLB draft prospect, hit his 33rd home run of the season in the sixth inning, making it seven straight games with one. In SEC single season history, it is tied for second place with 71 games played by Jac Caglianone (UF) in the previous season. In 47 games, Condon has hit 33 home homers.
● With today’s victory over the Commodores, the Bulldogs won a three-game series over Vanderbilt for the first time since 2003.
It was Corey Collins’ 23rd hit.
● With five strikeouts in his four-inning performance this afternoon, pitcher Zach Harris tied his career high and maintained his perfect record of 5-0 while on the mound. He had a seven-inning, zero-hit, zero-run, three-walk, and ten strikeout line for the week after beginning and winning against KSU on April 30. The last four outs were recorded by junior Chandler Marsh, who recorded a save.
● JD Thompson, the starter for Vanderbilt (32-16, 11-13 SEC), fell to 3-1 after giving up five runs, five hits, and three walks to the Bulldogs in his two innings of work.
Important Phrases
Wes Johnson, Head Baseball Coach at Ike Cousins
During the series sweep…
It’s enormous. It’s no secret that winning in this league is difficult. It indicates that for these men to win three straight
How are you going to perform these tasks if you never give them any thought or if you never lie in bed at night and see yourself performing them? You need to discuss it. This unicorn isn’t the right one. We are at the point where you have to talk about it, consider it, and then have faith in your ability to succeed. There are still six challenging ones. We just need to take each pitch as it comes on Thursday because South Carolina is extremely strong at home and the Florida Gators are playing for their lives.”
Charlie Cox
About the possibility of holding the regional competition…
We have power over our own fate insofar as
Zachary Harris
Regarding his performance turning the bend…
“Coach has been preaching to me the entire season to have conviction and confidence in my pitches and to know that our team is generally feared. Other teams don’t venture out there afraid because of the G’s inherent fear. The most important thing is knowing that, in the end, I’m a decent pitcher. having confidence in my abilities to carry out my plans and in myself.”
On Wes’ confidence in this group…
It kind of lights a fire beneath you. Realizing that you have people behind you who will always encourage you, no matter what, and serve as a constant reminder that you’re a fantastic ball player and that everyone is here to have fun
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