Sport: College Sports Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Georgia Bulldogs clinch Athens Regional title with 6-1 win over Liberty Flames

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:41 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Georgia Bulldogs clinch Athens Regional title with 6-1 win over Liberty Flames

Summary

On May 31, 2026, the Georgia Bulldogs secured the Athens Regional championship by defeating the Liberty Flames 6-1 at Foley Field. Tre Phelps hit a crucial go-ahead homer in the sixth inning but was ejected shortly thereafter, along with head coach Wes Johnson. Starting pitcher Caden Aoki delivered an impressive performance, striking out a career-high 11 batters. The Bulldogs added four insurance runs in the eighth inning, ultimately advancing to the Super Regionals for the second time in three years. They now await the winner of the Starkville regional, with a likely matchup against Mississippi State ahead.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Tre Phelps hit a key homer before being ejected.
•Caden Aoki struck out 11 batters in six innings.
•Georgia scored four insurance runs in the eighth inning.
•The Bulldogs will host the Super Regional next weekend.
•Georgia awaits the winner of the Starkville regional.

Latest Updates

3:41 AMYahoo Sports — A Super Feeling: Dawgs Win Athens Regional

What they're saying

"
Tre Phelps hit the go-ahead homer and was not around to see the end of Sunday night’s regional contest between Georgia and Liberty. Neither was Diamond Dawgs’ head coach Wes Johnson. In the end, Georgia’s determination and a frenzied Foley Field crowd exceeding 3,600 was more than enough to douse the Flames as the Bulldogs […]
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

College Sports