Georgia Bulldogs Crush Oakland in Offensive Outburst

Bulldogs score 16 runs, hit 5 home runs in lopsided victory

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Georgia Bulldogs' offense exploded for 16 runs on 11 hits, including 5 home runs, to cruise past the Oakland Golden Grizzlies 16-6 on Friday at Foley Field. The Bulldogs bounced back from an extra-inning loss to Troy earlier in the week, with Daniel Jackson leading the way with 2 home runs and 6 RBIs.

Why it matters

The Bulldogs' offensive outburst comes after they struggled with runners in scoring position in their previous game against Troy. This performance shows the team's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and put together a dominant offensive showing.

The details

Georgia got off to a fast start with a leadoff home run from Ryan Black in the bottom of the first inning. Daniel Jackson added two more home runs, while Kolby Branch and Hudson Brennan also went deep for the Bulldogs. Georgia was 7-for-14 with runners in scoring position and 11-for-21 with runners on base overall. On the mound, Joey Volchko earned the win, going 5 innings and allowing 3 earned runs.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Foley Field in Athens, Georgia.
  • Georgia suffered an extra-inning loss to Troy on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 prior to this game.

The players

Daniel Jackson

A Georgia Bulldogs player who hit 2 home runs and drove in 6 runs in the game.

Joey Volchko

The Georgia Bulldogs pitcher who earned the win, going 5 innings and allowing 3 earned runs.

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What they’re saying

“Georgia's offense led the way on Friday. The Bulldogs pounded Oakland 16-6 to move to 7-2 on the young college baseball season at Foley Field.”

— Jeremy Johnson, Author (on3.com)

What’s next

Georgia and Oakland will play two more games on Saturday, with the first game starting at 1 p.m. and the second game around 5 p.m. The series will conclude on Sunday with a 1 p.m. first pitch.

The takeaway

The Bulldogs' offensive explosion, led by Daniel Jackson's big day at the plate, shows the team's ability to bounce back from a tough loss and capitalize on scoring opportunities. This performance should give the team confidence heading into the rest of the weekend series against Oakland.