Georgia and Georgia Tech Baseball Set for NCAA Regionals
The Win Column: Atlanta, Athens and quite possibly Omaha
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Georgia and Georgia Tech baseball teams are both vying for a chance to compete in the College World Series after winning their respective conference titles. They will host NCAA Regionals this weekend, showcasing powerful lineups and strong performances. The competition includes teams like Oklahoma and Long Island, with hopes high for both squads to advance to Omaha.
- 01Georgia and Georgia Tech both won their conference tournaments and earned top national seeds for the NCAA Regionals.
- 02Georgia Tech leads Division I in runs scored at 10.8 per game, while Georgia averages 9.1 runs per game, ranking fourth.
- 03Key players include Drew Burress and Vahn Lackey for Georgia Tech, and Daniel Jackson and Tre Phelps for Georgia.
- 04The NCAA Regionals are double-elimination, with winners advancing to Super Regionals.
- 05Georgia Tech is favored to win the College World Series due to their multidimensional offense and stronger pitching.
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The Georgia Bulldogs and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets baseball teams are both on strong paths to the College World Series, having won their respective conference titles and secured top national seeds for the NCAA Regionals. Georgia Tech, ranked second overall, boasts the highest scoring offense in Division I, averaging 10.8 runs per game. Meanwhile, Georgia, the third seed, follows closely with 9.1 runs per game. Both teams feature standout players, including Drew Burress and Vahn Lackey from Tech, and Daniel Jackson and Tre Phelps from Georgia, who are among the top hitters in the SEC. The NCAA Regionals will see Georgia Tech face Oklahoma, while Georgia takes on Long Island, with both teams aiming for a successful run to Omaha. Analysts suggest Tech has an edge due to their offensive versatility and superior pitching. The excitement is palpable as both teams prepare for their double-elimination matchups this weekend.
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