Georgia Bulldogs defeat Texas Longhorns in College World Series opener

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Georgia Bulldogs defeat Texas Longhorns in College World Series opener
Summary

The Georgia Bulldogs secured a 7-1 victory over the Texas Longhorns in their College World Series opener on June 14, 2026. Starting pitcher Joey Volchko delivered a dominant performance, striking out 15 batters and allowing just four hits. The Bulldogs jumped to an early lead with two runs in the first inning, aided by a Rylan Lujo home run. The Longhorns struggled with pitching issues, with starter Dylan Volantis yielding four runs in the opening frame. Georgia advances to face the Oklahoma Sooners on June 16, after Oklahoma defeated Alabama 9-0 in an earlier matchup.

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  • Georgia scores seven runs against Texas
  • Joey Volchko strikes out 15 batters
  • Bulldogs hit four runs in the first inning
  • Next match is against Oklahoma Sooners on June 16
  • Texas Longhorns head to the losers bracket
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  • 3:48 AMYahoo SportsVolchko's 15-strikeout complete game, Volantis' struggle lead to Georgia's 7-1 CWS win over Texas
  • 3:36 AMYahoo SportsBulldogs ride brilliant Volchko pitching to down Longhorns in CWS opener
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Joey Volchko struck out a career-high 15 in his first complete game and Georgia capitalized on Texas ace Dylan Volantis' horrific first inning to win 7-1 in a showdown of the Southeastern Conference's top two teams at the College World Series on Saturday night. The Bulldogs' first appearance in Omaha since 2008 will continue Monday night when they play Oklahoma for control of all-SEC Bracket 2. The Longhorns meet Alabama in a Monday elimination game.

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Georgia rode an outstanding performance from starting pitcher Joey Volchko and some well-timed offensive explosiveness to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Longhorn tonight to advance in the College World Series. After a 45 minute rain delay Volchko and Longhorn starter Dylan Volantis got off to markedly different starts. While Volchko struck out the side […]

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