Live Updates - Georgia Baseball vs Samford, Game 2

Follow along as the University of Georgia plays host to the Samford Bulldogs for game two of the three-game series.

Yesterday, UGA and Samford faced off for the first time this season. UGA beat Samford by a score of 11-1 in 7 innings. Joey Volchko started on the mound for the Dawgs and allowed an early home run in the second inning, but then he settled down and allowed nothing more. The Dawgs took advantage of the strong wind howling to the outfield as they combined for 3 home runs.

The Dawgs pitching was nearly lights out as they only allowed 3 hits, and combined a total of 9 strikeouts. A big question mark during the preseason has seemed to turn into an exclamation mark.

Game two is scheduled to start at 2:00 p.m. There has been a storm that has rolled into Athens, but the weather is predicting that it will be gone by the time that the game starts. You can watch the game on SEC Network +, or you can listen to it on the Bulldogs Network.

Rain pours down during a weather delay at Foley Field. — Rain pours down during a weather delay at Foley Field before a NCAA Regionals game between Georgia and Binghamton in Athens, Ga., on Friday, May 30, 2025. | Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Live Updates - The University Of Georgia VS Samford University, Game 2

First Inning: Samford Leaves A Man On Third. UGA Stays Hot And Scores 4 (4-0 UGA).

Top: Matt Scott starts on the mound for the 4-1 Bulldogs. Gus Gandy starts the game by hitting a swinging bunt back at the pitcher, and is thrown out at first. Sanders climbs in next and ropes a 104.2 mph exit-velocity single up the middle. Carr is next up, Sanders steals second base, and Carr strikes out swinging. Boykin looks to keep the top of the inning alive, Sanders steals third base, and Boykin strikes out swinging.

Bottom: Michael Fredette starts on the mound for the Samford Bulldogs. Ryan Black leads the bottom of the first by drawing a walk on 4 straight pitches. Phelps steps into the box next and gets hit by the pitch. Jackson has a runner in scoring position and hits a bloop to center field for a base hit. Arcamone climbs into the box with the bases loaded and hits a sacrifice fly to right field. Black scores, and Phelps advances to third. Allen is next up, Jackson steals second base, and Allen hits a three-run home run that hits the pole down the right field line. Johnson looks to join the party, but he strikes out swinging. Calloway climbs in next and gets hit by the pitch. O'Shaughnessy looks to get his first hit of the season, but he hits a ground ball back to the pitcher, who throws him out at first.

2nd Inning: Samford Could Not Capitalize After A Georgia Error Leaving A Man On First. UGA Adds 1 Thanks To Kolby Branch's Deep Home Run (5-0 UGA).

Top: Trey Higgins leads off the second inning by striking out swinging. McDonald climbs in next and strikes out swinging. Harris looks in next and hits a ground ball to first base, but Calloway has trouble flipping it to the pitcher, and Harris is safe at first. Marshall ends the inning by striking out swinging.

Bottom: Kolby Branch leads things off in the bottom of the second by smoking a home run in right field. Black steps back in and strikes out swinging. Phelps looks to extend his hitting streak to 20 games, and he does by ripping a double past third base. Jackson looks to knock Phelps in, but he hits a 107.1 mph exit-velocity line drive to left field that is caught on a diving play. Arcamone is next up, and he hits it straight in the shift and is thrown out at first.

Pregame Storylines:

Starting lineup for the Samford Bulldogs: Starting on the mound RHP Michael Fredette, ss Gus Gandy, cf Jake Souders, 2b Cade Carr, lf Luke Boykin, rf Trey Higgins, 3b Parker McDonald, 1b Jackson Harris, c Eddie Marshall, and dh Easton Nelms.

Starting lineup for the Georgia Bulldogs: Starting on the mound RHP Matt Scott, cf Ryan Black, 3b Tre Phelps, c Daniel Jackson, dh Jack Arcamone, lf Henry Allen, rf Cole Johnson, 1b Bryce Calloway, 2b Michael O'Shaughnessy, and ss Kolby Branch.

The Dawgs will look to take the series win today, and keep their bats hot. Here's what to expect: Kolby Branch and Daniel Jackson have both been hitting the ball hard recently, so expect them to play a key role in today's game. The Dawgs only used two pitchers yesterday, so the bullpen is fresh and ready to go if needed. Tre Phelps has been on a heater dating back to last season. He is on a 19-game hitting streak and has produced quality at-bats every time he steps in the box.

During the game against USC Upstate, Kenny Ishikawa was hit on his foot. He would later be removed from the game. Head coach, Wes Johnson said he has a hairline fracture in his ankle. But he is hopeful that Ishikawa will return by SEC play. Despite not having Ishikawa, Rylan Lujo has stepped up for the Dawgs. Yesterday, he played center field and laced a home run, hit a single, and drew a walk at the plate. Even without Ishikawa, the Dawgs seem to be in good hands with Lujo playing centerfield.

Georgia's Kolby Branch (9) celebrates with his teammates. — Georgia's Kolby Branch (9) celebrates with his teammates after hitting a grand slam during a NCAA Athens Regional baseball game against UNCW in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, June 1, 2024. | Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK