Dominant Pitching Performance
The Georgia Bulldogs relied on exceptional pitching to defeat the Texas Longhorns 2-0 on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The victory was anchored by the combined efforts of Dylan Vigue and Justin Byrd, who prevented the Longhorns from scoring throughout the game.
Vigue started for Georgia, delivering four innings of work while striking out eight batters and allowing only two hits and two walks without surrendering an earned run.
Justin Byrd followed Vigue, pitching five innings to secure the win. Byrd allowed two hits and one walk while recording four strikeouts. He improved his record to 6-2 with the decision.
The Longhorns' starting pitcher, Luke Harrison, took the loss, falling to 6-4. Harrison pitched 5.2 innings, striking out 11 batters but allowing one earned run on two hits and four walks. Sam Cozart finished the game for Texas, pitching 3.1 innings with six strikeouts and one earned run allowed.
Scoring Plays
The game remained scoreless until the fifth inning when Georgia broke the deadlock. T. Phelps doubled to left field, allowing B. Hudson to score from third base. This play gave the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead that held until the seventh inning.
