Georgia claims 7-1 victory over Texas in College World Series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 4:31 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
No. 3 Georgia recorded a 7-1 win against No. 6 Texas in the College World Series on June 14, 2026. Pitcher Joey Volchko excelled, throwing a complete game with 15 strikeouts and allowing no earned runs. Georgia capitalized on early Texas errors, scoring four runs in the first inning. Rylan Lujo contributed significantly with a two-run homer and another RBI double later in the game. The Bulldogs now prepare to face Oklahoma on June 15 after Oklahoma's win over Alabama. Texas, facing elimination, will play Alabama next.
- •Joey Volchko pitched a complete game with 15 strikeouts.
- •Georgia took a quick lead, scoring four runs in the first inning.
- •Rylan Lujo hit a two-run home run and drove in another run.
- •Texas committed three errors, impacting their performance.
- •Georgia faces Oklahoma next; Texas plays Alabama in an elimination game.
- 4:31 AMYahoo Sports — No. 3 Georgia earns 7-1 College World Series win over No. 6 Texas
"Georgia pitcher Joey Volchko dominated Texas in a 7-1 win, securing the Bulldogs' first College World Series victory since 2008.
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