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The Georgia Tech baseball team faced a disappointing end to their season with an 11-9 loss against Ole Miss. The game, marking the end of head coach Danny Hall’s tenure, eliminated the Yellow Jackets from the NCAA tournament and concluded their season with a 41-19 record. Despite a strong start and multiple lead changes throughout the game, inconsistent pitching led to their downfall. As the team transitions after Hall’s retirement, they aim to build upon the foundation established during his era.
Oxford, MS — The Georgia Tech baseball team concluded its season today with a heartbreaking 11-9 loss to Ole Miss, marking the end of an era as the defeat also signifies the retirement of long-time head coach Danny Hall. The game, held at Swayze Field with a packed crowd in attendance, eliminated Georgia Tech from the NCAA tournament and left the team with an overall record of 41-19 for the season.
Georgia Tech began the game strong, taking an early lead with a two-run home run from Kent Schmidt and another homer by Kyle Lodise, putting them ahead 3-0. However, the Yellow Jackets faced significant pitching struggles, particularly in the latter stages of the tournament, giving up 24 runs over their last two games. Jaylen Paden, the starting pitcher for Georgia Tech, was pulled before completing the first inning, leading to a series of pitching changes throughout the game.
Ole Miss quickly responded to Georgia Tech’s early momentum, scoring five runs in the bottom of the first inning to take a 5-3 lead. The back-and-forth nature of the game continued as Georgia Tech tied the score at 6-6 in the third inning, thanks to back-to-back home runs from Drew Burress and Schmidt. The Yellow Jackets regained the advantage with an 8-6 lead following a two-RBI double from Caleb Daniel.
The contest saw multiple lead changes, with Georgia Tech briefly leading 9-8. However, Ole Miss took charge in the seventh inning after Mason Patel, replacing Riley Stanford, allowed a go-ahead single that made the score 10-9. An additional run for Ole Miss in the eighth inning, scored via a solo home run, expanded their lead to 11-9.
In the ninth inning, Georgia Tech had a chance to tie or even take the lead, with the bases loaded. Unfortunately, Kyle Lodise struck out, marking the final out of the game and sealing the Yellow Jackets’ defeat.
This loss not only concluded Georgia Tech’s NCAA tournament run but also signaled a significant transition in the baseball program. Head coach Danny Hall, who has been a pivotal figure in the team’s history, is retiring after decades at the helm. Hall’s coaching legacy will be remembered fondly, having built Georgia Tech into a competitive baseball program.
The final roster for Georgia Tech in this game featured several key players: Drew Burress (CF), Kent Schmidt (1B), Kyle Lodise (SS), Alex Hernandez (2B), Vahn Lackey (C), Caleb Daniel (LF), Carson Kerce (3B), Drew Rogers (DH), and Connor Shouse (RF). Their performance in the game was a reflection of a season filled with highs and lows, ultimately culminating in this disappointing finish.
As Georgia Tech baseball enters a new chapter post-Danny Hall, the focus will shift towards building upon the foundation established under his leadership. The Yellow Jackets will look to bounce back in the upcoming season, aiming for a return to championship contention.
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