Georgia manager addresses Tre Phelps' ejection after home run celebration

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Georgia manager addresses Tre Phelps' ejection after home run celebration
Summary

Georgia Bulldogs baseball manager Wes Johnson spoke about the ejection of outfielder Tre Phelps during the game against Liberty on June 1, which Georgia won 6-1. Phelps was ejected after celebrating a two-run home run in the sixth inning, reportedly misinterpreted as taunting towards the Liberty dugout. Johnson, who was also ejected for defending Phelps, clarified the situation, noting that Phelps was actually waving to his family in the stands. Phelps will miss the first game of the Athens Super Regional against Mississippi State, a significant loss as he has been a key player with 22 home runs this season.

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  • Georgia baseball defeated Liberty 6-1 on June 1.
  • Tre Phelps was ejected for celebrating a home run.
  • Wes Johnson was ejected for defending Phelps.
  • Phelps will miss Game 1 of the Athens Super Regional.
  • Georgia has a strong record of 4-0 against Mississippi State this season.
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  • 2:58 PMYahoo SportsWhat Georgia baseball's manager said after controversial ejections
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Georgia Bulldogs baseball manager Wes Johnson gave his side of the story on the controversial Tre Phelps ejections

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