Georgia Bulldogs Face Off Against Florida Gators in Series Finale

Winner-take-all matchup as the teams are tied 1-1 in the series

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:40pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game between two teams, with overlapping planes of red, blue, and gold colors representing the team uniforms and the intense action on the field.The heated rivalry between the Georgia Bulldogs and Florida Gators comes to a head in a winner-take-all series finale, with both teams fighting for postseason positioning.Athens Today

The University of Georgia Bulldogs and the University of Florida Gators will face off in the final game of their three-game series, with the winner taking the series. The teams are currently tied 1-1 after Georgia won the second game 5-1 yesterday. Georgia coach Wes Johnson has announced that Matt Scott will get the start on the mound for the Bulldogs, while the Gators' starting pitcher is still to be determined. Both teams have been swinging hot bats, with Rylan Lujo and Jordy Oriach leading the way for Georgia. The game is expected to be a close and exciting matchup between the two SEC rivals.

Why it matters

This series finale is a crucial game for both teams as they look to gain momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. Georgia is seeking to take the series and build on their recent success, while Florida will be looking to bounce back and even the season series. The outcome of this game could have major implications for the teams' postseason aspirations.

The details

In yesterday's game, the Bulldogs were able to outhit the Gators 12-2 and pick up a 5-1 victory. Pitcher Dylan Vigue had a strong outing, going 6 innings and keeping the Florida hitters off balance. Georgia also got production from the top of their lineup, with Rylan Lujo going 3-for-4 with an RBI and Jordy Oriach also collecting 3 hits and driving in a couple runs. The Bulldogs were aggressive on the basepaths as well, with Ty Peeples coming in to pinch-run and both he and Lujo stealing bases in a key moment.

  • The game is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. today, April 12, 2026.
  • Yesterday, April 11, 2026, Georgia won the second game of the series 5-1.

The players

Wes Johnson

The head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs baseball team.

Josh Brooks

The athletic director at the University of Georgia.

Jere W. Morehead

The president of the University of Georgia.

Matt Scott

The starting pitcher for the Georgia Bulldogs in today's game.

Rylan Lujo

A Georgia Bulldogs player who went 3-for-4 with an RBI in yesterday's game.

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What they’re saying

“We must be ready to change pitchers whenever we can in order to get the series win.”

— Wes Johnson, Georgia Bulldogs Head Coach

What’s next

The winner of today's game will take the series and gain momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.

The takeaway

This series finale between the Georgia Bulldogs and Florida Gators is a high-stakes matchup between two talented SEC baseball teams fighting for postseason positioning. Both squads have been swinging the bats well, and the outcome could come down to which team's pitching staff can best contain the opposing lineup.