Third-ranked Georgia baseball raised its record to 29-2 (8-1 SEC) with a 21-1 victory over an outmatched Queens University of Charlotte. The mercy rule was in effect, and the game was stopped in the middle of the seventh inning.

Diamond Dawgs Continue To “Feed The Trees”

The dinging sound heard across campus was not construction. It was the sound of the fifth and sixth innings, where Georgia scored 16 runs on 14 hits, including two grand slams. On the day, the Bulldogs hit five home runs to “feed the trees” that line the outfield at Foley Field in Athens.

Georgia Baseball Pitching Committee Holds The Line

Seven Georgia pitchers combined for four hits and one run against the Queens Royals (4-23 overall, 2-7 Atlantic Sun Conference). Only Davis Chastain had any missteps on Tuesday, giving up two hits and the lone run. He also suffered a literal misstep, turning his ankle on an awkward play at first base, which caused him to exit the game.

Bulldog Bats Make A Case For The Top Slot

Once again, the main story was hitting. A week after strong hitting earned a sweep against a talented Auburn team, the Dawgs continued their dominance at the plate.

Third baseman Slate Alford had four hits and five RBI, including two home runs. Center fielder Devin Obee hit a grand slam in the fifth inning that blew the game open, and right fielder Robbie Burnett hit a two-run shot in the fifth and a grand slam in the sixth. Their power hitting was complemented by small ball, where the Bulldogs reached base in every inning except the fourth.

Moving Forward Against Top Opponents

This balanced attack bodes well for Georgia as they travel to Austin to play Texas this weekend in a top-five matchup. This will be followed by a tune-up with Presbyterian and another top-five series against Arkansas at home. With solid play against these top opponents, Georgia could grab the No. 1 slot.

End Of My Georgia Baseball Is The Best Rant

The top ranking in Division I is not the end goal for coach Wes Johnson and Bulldog Nation. That would be a College World Series Championship. The top ranking, however, would have the Bulldogs hosting the Regionals, a promising step in that direction.

Here are some numbers to support a top ranking. Georgia baseball has compiled a 29-2 record, which is their best start in history. They lead the nation in wins (29), HR (84), and runs scored (327). They are also in the top two for slugging percentage and on-base percentage.