Georgia vs Mississippi State Game Two - Georgia Looking to Take the Series

Everything fans need to know about the second matchup between Georgia and Mississippi State.

The Georgia Bulldogs and the Mississippi State Bulldogs kicked off their conference series on Thursday evening, and the top-five matchup got off to a hot start. Georgia jumped out to a 10-2 lead early in the game, but the game was far from over.

Mississippi State responded by scoring seven unanswered runs in the last three innings of the game, and was in a position to either tie the game or potentially hit a walk-off in the bottom of the ninth. Georgia managed to slam the door on Mississippi State, though, and take the first game of the series by a final score of 10-9. It was Mississippi State's first home loss of the season.

Tre Phelps was the hero of game one for Georgia. He had three hits in five at-bats with four RBI. Three of those runs batted in came off a three-run shot Phelps belted in the 2nd inning to make it a 4-0 ball game. Kenny Ishikawa also had a strong night at the plate with three hits and 2 RBI of his own.

Joey Volchko had a strong night on the mound as he went five innings, allowing eight hits, two runs and struck out three batters while surrendering just one free pass. Things went south in the seventh inning for Georgia's pitching staff as they allowed five runs in the inning to allow Mississippi State back into the game.

Georgia Bulldogs Looking to Take Game Two vs Mississippi State

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Now, both teams are preparing for the second game of the matchup. Dylan Vigue will be taking the mound for Georgia, while Mississippi State will be throwing Tomas Valincius.

Valincius has been excellent for Mississippi State this season. He brings in a 0.91 ERA and has allowed just four runs in 39.2 innings pitched. He has also racked up 56 strikeouts on the season and opponents are batting just .173 against him.

Vigue has also been solid for Georgia this year. He comes in with an ERA of 3.03. He has pitched 29.2 innings this season and has allowed 10 runs and 15 walks while striking out 36 batters. Opponents are batting .181 on the season against him.

First pitch for Friday is set for 6 PM ET and the game will be broadcasted on SEC Network+. If Georgia manages to take the second game, it will be their fourth conference series win on the season. Saturday's game will be played at 1 PM ET.