Georgia Baseball Routs Wright State in Season Opener

Bulldogs score 13 runs in 7-inning victory to start 2026 campaign

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Georgia Bulldogs baseball team opened their 2026 season with a dominant 13-1 victory over Wright State in a 7-inning game at Foley Field. The Bulldogs struck early with a two-run home run from junior third baseman Tre Phelps and then broke the game open with an 8-run sixth inning, powered by a grand slam from Daniel Jackson.

Why it matters

Georgia is looking to build on a successful 2025 season, and this lopsided win over Wright State demonstrates the Bulldogs' offensive firepower and depth of their pitching staff as they begin their quest to return to the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Georgia starting pitcher Joey Volchko went 4 innings, striking out 5 and allowing just 1 run on 2 hits and 2 walks to earn the win. USC transfer Caden Aoki then pitched the final 3 innings, giving up 2 hits and striking out 5 in his Bulldogs debut. At the plate, Phelps' early 2-run homer set the tone, and Georgia blew the game open with 8 runs in the 6th inning, aided by 4 walks, 3 hit-by-pitches, and Daniel Jackson's grand slam.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Foley Field in Athens, Georgia.
  • Georgia and Wright State will play a doubleheader on Saturday, February 14, 2026, with the first game starting at 1 p.m.

The players

Tre Phelps

Junior third baseman for the Georgia Bulldogs who hit a 2-run home run in the early innings to give Georgia the lead.

Daniel Jackson

Georgia player who hit a grand slam in the 6-run 6th inning to blow the game open.

Joey Volchko

Georgia starting pitcher who earned the win, going 4 innings and striking out 5.

Caden Aoki

USC transfer who pitched the final 3 innings for Georgia, striking out 5.

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What’s next

Georgia and Wright State will play a doubleheader on Saturday, February 14, 2026, with the first game starting at 1 p.m. Rain has threatened Sunday's game, so the teams will try to get both games in on Saturday.

The takeaway

This lopsided win over Wright State demonstrates the offensive firepower and pitching depth of the Georgia Bulldogs as they look to build on their success from the 2025 season and return to the NCAA Tournament.