Joey Volchko Throws 15-Strikeout Gem in Georgia 7-1 Win — Uga Baseball Score

uga baseball score: Georgia beat Texas 7-1 on Saturday night in its College World Series opener, and Joey Volchko handled the rest. The right-hander threw his first-career complete game, struck out 15, and allowed one unearned run as Georgia moved into the winner's bracket.

Volchko Sets the Tone

Volchko gave Georgia 4 hits, 1 walk, and 15 strikeouts over the full game. It was a career high in strikeouts, and it came with Texas limited to one run that did not count against his earned-run total.

Wes Johnson said the outing was one of the most impressive performances he had been a part of. He pointed to Volchko’s command, saying, "But I mean, obviously the story tonight was Joey. I mean, commanding pitches, just, I mean, hitting spots. If we called it, low and away, he hit it. If we called the slider strike to ball, he did it. One of the most impressive performance, complete game performances I’ve been a part of."

Georgia’s Early Damage

Georgia scored seven runs, but only two were earned. Texas starter Dylan Volantis was charged with all of the earned runs, and the Longhorns added to the damage with three errors and six free passes.

Rylan Lujo supplied the biggest swing of the night. He went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer, a double, and 3 RBIs, while Tre Phelps, Daniel Jackson, and Kenny Ishikawa were part of the sequence that helped Georgia separate early and then stretch the lead.

Oklahoma Waiting Monday

The win sent Georgia into the winner's bracket, where it was scheduled to face Oklahoma on Monday at 7 p.m. on. For Georgia, the opener brought a clean result and a starter who covered all nine innings in the team's first College World Series game of the week.