Live Updates - Georgia Baseball Vs Queens, Game One

Georgia infielder Kolby Branch (9) watches his home run fly through the air during a NCAA baseball game against Arkansas in Athens, Ga., on Friday, April 11, 2025. | Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Follow along as the Georgia Bulldogs face off against the Queens Royals. This is the first game out of a four-game series. First pitch is expected to be at 3:30 p.m.

The University of Georgia is coming off a tough loss against Western Carolina. A back-and-forth game that did not end the Bulldogs' way. The Bulldogs now have three losses this season (Wright State, Troy, and Western Carolina). Two out of the three losses came from mid-week games.

The Dawgs will look to bounce back and perform to the best of their abilities this weekend. In order for that to happen, the Dawgs need to return to how they've been playing the whole season. Which is jumping out to a hot start offensively, and gives the pitchers some relief.

Tre Phelps' hitting streak, unfortunately, came to an end against Western Carolina. Phelps had three at-bats; he got hit by a pitch twice and walked once. An unlucky outing for Phelps as he did not see a lot of opportunities to put the ball in play.

Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson (25) celebrates with Georgia infielder Tre Phelps (1) after hitting his second home run during a NCAA Regionals game against Binghamton in Athens, Ga., on Friday, May 30, 2025. | Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

There is nothing to freak out about this season so far. It's baseball, and you can lose any game quickly. During their matchup against Western Carolina, the Dawgs were up 8-6 going into the ninth inning. Western Carolina proceeded to load the bases, and one swing of the bat changed the whole game. As they were able to hit a grand slam, which put them up 10-8. It will be interesting to see how the Dawgs will bounce back during their series against Queens. Needless to say, the offense has been hot for the Dawgs, and hopefully, the offense can help the pitching staff and defense out.

Expect the Dawgs to come out swinging today, and extra motivated to prove to the country that they are a top 10 team in the country. The Dawgs will look to address their minor issues as SEC play starts in a week, when they play Tennessee.

Starting lineup for the Queens Royals, starting on the mound, RHP Gibson Jones. Cf Thomas Mathay, 1b Grayson Childers, lf Mitchell Basterrechea, dh Lenox Lively, rf Gage Doss, ss Hunter Huneycutt, 3b Justin Hudson, c Charlie Marcantel, and 2b Logan Norris.

Starting lineup for the Georgia Bulldogs, starting on the mound, RHP Joey Volchko. 2b Ryan Black, 3b Tre Phelps, c Daniel Jackson, 1b Michael O'Shaughnessy, lf Henry Allen, rf Brennan Hudson, dh Jordy Oriach, cf Cole Johnson, and ss Kolby Branch.

Georgia coach Wes Johnson during an NCAA baseball game against UIC in Athens, Ga., on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. | Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

1st Inning: Queens Goes Three Up Three Down. UGA Leaves One On Base (0-0).

Top: After a 135-minute delay, we're ready to play ball. RHP #30 Joey Volchko will start on the mound for the Bulldogs. Thomas Mathay will lead off the game by striking out swinging. Childers climbs into the box next, and he grounds out to second. Basterrechea steps in next, and he grounds out on a 100 mph exit velocity to shortstop.

Bottom: RHP #26 Gibson Jones takes the mound for the Royals. Ryan Black will get the bottom of the first started by getting hit by the pitch on a 2-2 count. Phelps is next up, and he flies out to foul territory and is caught by the first basemen. Jackson climbs in next, and he strikes out looking on a full count. O'Shaughnessy steps into the box next, and he strikes out swinging.

2nd Inning: Queens Draws First Blood With An RBI Ground Rule Double. UGA Unable To Answer (1-0 Queens).

Top: Lenox Lively will lead off for the Royals, and he delivers the first hit of the game by hitting a single up the middle. Doss climbs into the box next, and he strikes out swinging for the fences. Huneycutt steps in next, and he draws ball four on a full count. Hudson walks up to the plate with a runner in scoring position, and he rips a RBI ground rule double; Lively scores. Marcantel looks to add more damage, but he strikes out swinging. With two outs Norris climbs into the box, and he strikes out swinging.

Bottom: Henry Allen will lead off the bottom half for the Bulldogs by getting hit by the first pitch he sees. Hudson climbs into the box next, and he flies out to left on the first pitch he sees. Oriach looks to stay hot, but he strikes out looking. Johnson looks to keep the inning going, but he hits a hard ground ball to second and is out at first.

3rd Inning: Queens Go Three And Out. UGA Adds Five Runs On Four Hits. (5-1 UGA).

Top: Thomas Mathay returns to the plate, and he grounds out softly to second. Childers steps in next, and he strikes out on three straight pitches. Basterrechea looks to keep the inning alive, but he hits a soft ground ball to short and is put out at first.

Bottom: Kolby Branch will look to get the Dawgs offense going, but he strikes out looking. Black returns to the plate, and he gets the first hit for the Dawgs by hitting a comebacker for a single into center field. Phelps looks to spark the fire and draws ball four. Jackson walks in with a runner on second, and he comes through again with an RBI double (12-game hitting streak); Black scores. O'Shaughnessy climbs into the box next, and he hits into a fielder's choice; Phelps scores, O'Shaughnessy is out at first. Allen looks to join the party, and he does by knocking a hard RBI single; Jackson scores. Hudson climbs into the box next, and torches one over everything in right-center field for a two-run homer (8). Oriach steps into the box next, and he flies out in foul territory and is caught by the pitcher.

4th Inning: Queens Hits Into A Double Play. UGA Goes Three Up Three Down (5-1 UGA).

Top: Lenox Lively starts the 4th inning by earning a walk. Doss climbs into the box next, and he flies out to right-center field. Huneycutt steps in next, and he hits a hard ball past the diving O'Shaughnessy for a single; Lively advances to second. Hudson steps into the box and hits a ground ball to third, and that turns into a 5-3 double play.

Bottom: Cole Johnson will start the bottom of the 4th by hitting a fly out to the warning track in left field. Branch looks to get hot, but he hits a swinging bunt and is out at first. Black returns to the plate for the third time, and he strikes out swinging.

5th Inning: Queens Add One From A Wild Pitch. UGA Adds Four More, Phelps Hits his 7th Homer Of The Season. (9-2 UGA).

Top: Charlie Marcantel will lead off for the Royals, and he grounds out sharply to shortstop. Norris will walk into the box next, and he strikes out swinging. Mathay returns to the plate, and he hits a rope back up the middle for a two-out single. Childers climbs into the box next; Mathay steals second base and then steals third. Mathay scores on a wild pitch. Childers proceeds to draw ball four on a full count. Basterrechea walks to the plate next, and he grounds out softly to second.

Bottom: Tre Phelps leads off for the Dawgs, and he smokes a homer (7) to left field. Jackson climbs back in, and he gets hit by the first pitch he sees. O'Shaughnessy looks to make them pay, and he does by executing a perfect hit and run for an RBI double; Jackson scores. Allen steps in next, and he strikes out swinging. Hudson walks into the box next, and he takes ball four. Oriach looks to get his first hit of the day, but he draws ball four. Queens calls a mound visit, and they decide to change pitchers. RHP #30 Jack Clevidence comes in to pitch for the Royals. Johnson will be the first to face him, and with the bases loaded, he greets him with a 2 RBI single; O'Shaughnessy and Hudson score. Branch looks to join the party, but he strikes out swinging. Black climbs back to the plate, and he draws a walk on four straight pitches. Phelps climbs in looking for the knock-out punch, and with the bases loaded, he flies out to right field.

6th Inning: Queens Goes Three And Out Quickly. UGA Adds One More Slowly Pouring It On (10-2 UGA).

Top: Lenox Lively leads off for the Royals, and he grounds out to second, his first time being retired tonight. Doss walks into the box next, and he grounds out right back to the pitcher on the first pitch he sees. Huneycutt looks to avoid another three-and-out, but he grounds out sharply to secondbase.

Bottom: Daniel Jackson will get the inning started by earning ball four on a great at-bat. O'Shaughnessy walks into the box; Jackson steals second. O'Shaughnessy proceeds to draw ball four. Allen climbs into the box, and he lines out to center field; Jackson advances to third. Hudson looks to get Jackson home, and he does by hitting a sacrifice fly to right field. Oriach looks in next, and he flies out to shallow right field.

7th Inning: Queens Leaves A Man On Third. UGA Goes Three Up Three Down (10-2 UGA).

Top: New pitcher for UGA as RHP #20 Joe Nottingham comes into the game. Justin Hudson will face him first, and he strikes out swinging. Marcantel walks into the box next, and he strikes out swinging as well. #20 Avery Booker climbs in for the first time tonight, and he bloops a double in left-center field. The first hit Nottingham has given up. Mathay returns to the plate; Booker advances to third on a wild pitch. Mathay proceeds to strike out swinging.

Bottom: Cole Johnson will get the bottom of the 7th started by grounding out to second base. Branch looks to record his first hit of the night, but he flies out to left field. Black returns to the plate, and he grounds out to first.

8th Inning: Queens Unable To Add Anything.

Top: New pitcher for the Dawgs as RHP #65 Mason Kosowick comes into the game. Jacob Grimes replaces Childers, and will step into the box for the first time tonight. Grimes proceeds to strike out looking. Basterrechea climbs back into the box, and he strikes out swinging out of his shoes. Lively looks to avoid another three and out, and he draws ball four which keeps the inning alive. Doss walks into the box next, and he strikes out swinging.

Bottom: Tre Phelps will get the bottom of the 8th inning going by getting hit by another pitch, his 12th of the season. Jackson looks in next, and he flies out to third base. O'Shaughnessy climbs in next; Phelps advances to second on a wild pitch, and then he advances to third on a wild pitch. O'Shaughnessy proceeds to strike out looking on a full count. Allen steps into the box with a runner on third, and we are going home thanks to his two run homer (5) that forces the run rule.

Final: 12-2 UGA.