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Georgia Tech’s NCAA Baseball Tournament run ended in disappointment as they were eliminated by Ole Miss with an 11-9 loss. The Yellow Jackets had previously lost 13-11 to Murray State, needing to win three consecutive games to advance. Despite an early lead and strong performances, including a record-setting RBI season for a freshman, Georgia Tech couldn’t overcome Ole Miss’s offense. The team’s season concludes with a record of 41-20, highlighting individual achievements amid challenging postseason moments.
Oxford, Mississippi – Georgia Tech’s hopes of advancing in the NCAA Baseball Tournament came to a disappointing end on June 1, when the Yellow Jackets were eliminated by Ole Miss with an 11-9 loss in a must-win game. This defeat followed an earlier setback on May 31, in which Georgia Tech fell 13-11 to Murray State, putting them in a dire situation to advance to the super regionals.
The stakes were high for Georgia Tech, as they needed to secure three consecutive victories to keep their postseason dreams alive. The winner of the elimination matchup against Ole Miss was set to take on Murray State again in the regional final later that same day.
In a dramatic start, Georgia Tech took an early lead with a score of 3-0 in the first inning. The Yellow Jackets’ success began with a two-run home run by Kent Schmidt, which was followed by another homer from Kyle Lodise, providing an initial spark. However, Ole Miss responded quickly, scoring five runs in the bottom of the same inning to pull ahead 5-3.
Despite the early setback, Georgia Tech continued to battle back, tying the game multiple times throughout the contest. The team registered 11 hits in total, including a standout performance by Vahn Lackey, who launched a three-run homer. Freshman Alex Hernandez also made a notable impact, setting a new Georgia Tech freshman RBI record with 69 RBIs over the season.
Though Georgia Tech showed resilience, they could not reclaim their earlier lead against a relentless Ole Miss team. The Rebels managed to capitalize on their opportunities and gathered 14 hits, which included a decisive solo home run by Campbell Smithwick in the eighth inning that stretched their lead to 11-9.
As the game progressed, Ole Miss’s offense proved too strong for the Yellow Jackets. Following their victory, Ole Miss improved to an overall record of 42-20, qualifying them to advance to face Murray State later on June 1.
The loss for Georgia Tech meant the end of their season with a final record of 41-20. The elimination game marked the second game they played in the Oxford regional, as they sought to extend their participation in the tournament.
This year’s NCAA Baseball Tournament presented numerous challenges for Georgia Tech, ultimately culminating in a tough exit. The team demonstrated flashes of talent and potential during the season, highlighted by individual achievements, but fell short during critical postseason moments.
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- ESPN: Georgia Tech vs Ole Miss Game
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- Wikipedia: NCAA Baseball Tournament
- Clarion Ledger: Ole Miss Baseball Schedule
- Google Search: Georgia Tech Baseball
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