Live Updates - The University of Georgia VS The University of Liberty, Athens Regional Final

May 29, 2026; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs infielder Ryan Wynn (0) reacts with catcher Jack Arcamone (7) after Arcamone hit a home run against the LIU Sharks at Foley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Follow along for live updates of the Athens regional final between the Liberty Flames and the Georgia Bulldogs. The first pitch is expected to be at 5:06 pm. The Dawgs are undefeated in the Athens regional, while the Flames have lost one.

1st Inning: Flames Get The Early Lead. Dawgs Go Three And Out (1-0 LU.)

Top: Caden Aoki takes the bump for the Dawgs. Tanner Marsh will get the game started by striking out looking. DeCandido walks into the box next, and he slices a double down the right field line. Jaffe looks in next, and he strikes out looking on a nasty breaking ball. Sorenson stands in the box next; DeCandido advances to third on a passed ball. Sorenson proceeds to hit an RBI single that gets past the diving second baseman. Barone climbs into the box next, and he strikes out swinging.

Bottom: Cooper Harrington will get the ball first for the Flames. Tre Phelps will start the bottom of the inning by lining out to deep center field. Jackson walks into the box next, and he grounds out sharply to shortstop. Lujo looks to keep the inning going, but he also grounds out sharply to second base.

2nd Inning: Flames Go Three And Out. Dawgs Go Three Up Three Down (1-0 LU.)

Top: Easton Swofford will lead off for the Flames, and he bounces out to first base. Scilley stands in next, and he grounds out to shortstop. Hvidsten walks into the box next, and he strikes out swinging.

Bottom: Brennan Hudson will pick up a bat first for the Dawgs, and he strikes out swinging. Ishikawa looks in next, and he grounds out to second base on the first pitch he sees. Wynn looks to get the offense going, but he flies out to center field.

3rd Inning: Flames Leave a Runner On First. Dawgs Go Three And Out (1-0 LU.)

Top: Josh Campos leads off for the Flames, and he strikes out swinging. Marsh returns to the plate, and he grounds out to shortstop. DeCandido looks in next, and he pokes a single into right-center field. Jaffe walks into the box next, and he grounds out to second base.

Bottom: Jack Arcamone will get the bottom of the 3rd started by striking out swinging. Branch looks to get something going for the Dawgs, but he flies out in foul territory near the Flames' bullpen. Black climbs into the box next, and he strikes out swinging.

4th Inning: Flames Leave a Runner On Second. Dawgs Leave a Runner On First (1-0 LU.)

Top: Jaxon Sorenson stands in first for the Flames, and he flies out to center field. Barone climbs into the box next, and he doubles off the wall in left field. Swofford stands in the box next, and he strikes out swinging. Scilley makes his way to the plate, and he strikes out swinging.

Bottom: Tre Phelps leads off for the Dawgs, and he strikes out looking. Jackson returns to the plate, and he drops a single into center field for the Dawgs' first hit. Lujo looks to keep the party going, but he flies out to the warning track in right-center field on the first pitch he sees. Hudson looks to keep the inning alive, but he strikes out swinging on three pitches.

5th Inning: Flames Leave Two Runners On. Dawgs Go Three And Out (1-0 LU.)

Top: Kyle Hvidsten leads off for the Flames, and he strikes out looking. Campos climbs into the box next, and he strikes out swinging but reaches safely at first from a wild pitch. Marsh walks into the box next, and he ropes a single into left field. DeCandido looks in next, and he flies out to left field. Jaffe walks in next with runners on first and second, and with two outs, he strikes out looking.

Bottom: Kenny Ishikawa will get the bottom of the 5th started by flying out to shallow left field. Wynn walks into the box next, and he strikes out swinging. Cole Koniarsky comes into the game to pinch-hit for Arcamone. Koniarsky proceeds to fly out to right field.

6th Inning: Flames Leave Another Pair Onboard. Dawgs Grab The Lead, Tre Phelps And Wes Johnson Thrown Out (2-1 UGA.)

Top: Jaxon Sorenson will lead off for the Flames, and he lines out to center field. Barone stands in the box next, and he slices a double to left field. Swofford looks in next, and he lines out straight back to the pitcher. Scilley walks into the box next, and he takes ball four. UGA calls a mound meeting, but decides to stay with Aoki. Hvidsten stands in next, and he strikes out swinging.

Bottom: Kolby Branch leads off for the Dawgs, and he hits a ground ball that goes off the pitcher straight to the shortstop, and Branch is out at first. Black walks into the box next, and he gets hit by the pitch. Phelps looks to make him pay, and he sends Foley into a frenzy by hitting a two-run homer. He flips his bat to celebrate, and Liberty doesn't like it. The umps decide to throw Tre Phelps and Wes Johnson out of the game. Jackson rocks into the batter's box, and he grounds out to third. Lujo stands in next, and he flies out in foul territory.

7th Inning: Flames Unable To Answer. Dawgs Leave a Pair On (2-1 UGA.)

Top: New pitcher for the Dawgs as RHP Zach Brown comes into the game. Michael O'Shaughnessy takes over Tre Phelps' responsibilities. Josh Campos leads off for the Flames, and he strikes out on a full count. Marsh returns to the plate, and he flies out to right field. DeCandido stands in next, and he singles into right field on the first pitch he sees. Jaffe climbs in next, and he grounds out to shortstop.

Bottom: Brennan Hudson starts the bottom of the 7th off by ripping a single up the middle. Ishikawa looks to join the fun, and he lays down a sacrifice bunt; Hudson advances to second. Wynn looks to come up clutch, and he gets hit on the hand by the pitch. Jordy Oriach will come into the game to pinch-hit for Koniarsky. Liberty decides to change pitchers as RHP Tyler August comes into the game. Oriach climbs into the box, and he strikes out on a full count. Branch looks to come up clutch, but he flies out to second base.

8th Inning: Flames Go Three Up Three Down. Dawgs Open It Up (6-1 UGA.)

Top: Jaxon Sorenson will lead off for the Flames, and he flies out to deep left field. Barone climbs into the box next, and he lines it to right-center field, but Lujo snags it on the run. Swofford walks into the box next, and he grounds out to first base on the first pitch he sees.

Bottom: Ryan Black looks to start the 8th inning strongly, but he strikes out swinging. O'Shaughnessy will pick up a bat for the first time tonight, and he blisters one that soars through the skies and goes over everything in right field. Jackson stands in the box next, and he blasts a double that goes off the wall in center field. Lujo looks to join the fun, and he comes up clutch by slicing an RBI double down the left field line; Jackson scores. Liberty decides to change pitchers as LHP Matt Porter comes into the game. Hudson will be the first to face him, and he takes ball four on a full count. Ishikawa climbs into the box next, and he also takes ball four. Liberty decides to change pitchers as RHP Aydan Decker-Petty comes into the game. Wynn comes to the plate with the bases loaded, and he opens it up by lacing a 2 RBI single into right field; Lujo and Hudson score. Oriach climbs in next; Wynn steals second base. Oriach proceeds to take ball four on a full count. Ty Peeples comes into the game to pinch-run for Oriach. Branch looks in next with the bases loaded, and he grounds into a fielder's choice; Ishikawa is out at home, and Branch reaches first safely. Black returns to the plate for the second time this inning, and he grounds out to first. We go to the ninth.

9th Inning: Dawgs Win.

Top: Landon Scilley starts the 9th by grounding out to shortstop. Hvidsten walks into the box next, and he also grounds out to shortstop. Anderson Fulk comes into the game to pinch-hit for Campos. Fulk stands in as what could be the last hope for the Flames, and he strikes out looking.

Bottom: N/A

Final: 6-1 UGA.

If the Dawgs are unable to win tonight, game two will be played tomorrow. Since the Dawgs beat the Flames in their matchup yesterday, the Flames will have to beat the red-hot Dawgs twice.

Liberty has shown its ability to have a strong offense and a good pitching staff during this tournament. The Flames come into this game 43-20 and are the third-ranked team in the Athens regional. They defeated Boston College twice to reach the finals.

May 29, 2026; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs catcher Daniel Jackson (3) reacts in the dugout after hitting a two run home run against the Liberty Flames during the first inning at Foley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

In yesterday's matchup, Daniel Jackson got the party started by blasting a two-run home run in the first inning. Although the Flames fought hard to tie the game up. The Dawgs would end up winning by a final score of 6-2.

During the tournament, the Dawgs refuse to stop hitting home runs. They have collected over 10 home runs in just three days of play. If the Dawgs' offense stays hot, this team will be a force to be reckoned with.

Jack Arcamone has been a clutch hitter for the Dawgs. Arcamone hasn't seen much of the field before this tournament, but he has stepped up in a big way. Arcamone has collected a handful of hits, including a deep home run into right field.

May 29, 2026; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs catcher Daniel Jackson (3) reacts with infielder Tre Phelps (1) after hitting a two run home run against the Liberty Flames during the first inning at Foley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Thankfully, the weather looks fine for the matchup between the Dawgs and the Flames. With overcast clouds, but there is no rain on the radar.

Starting lineup for the Georgia Bulldogs: starting on the mound, RHP Caden Aoki. 3b Tre Phelps, c Daniel Jackson, cf Rylan Lujo, 1b Brennan Hudson, lf Kenny Ishikawa, 2b Ryan Wynn, dh Jack Arcamone, ss Kolby Branch, and rf Ryan Black.

Starting lineup for the Liberty Flames: starting on the mound, RHP Cooper Harrington. Ss Tanner Marsh, dh Riley DeCandido, 3b Jordan Jaffe, 1b Jaxon Sorenson, lf Nick Barone, 2b Easton Swofford, rf Landon Scilley, c Kyle Hvidsten, and cf Josh Campos.

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