Georgia Tech baseball sweeps doubleheader to stay undefeated

Jackets' bats stay hot, score double-digit runs in both games against Stony Brook

Feb. 21, 2026 at 5:54am

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The Georgia Tech baseball team continued its scorching offensive start to the 2026 season, scoring double-digit runs in both games of a doubleheader sweep against Stony Brook on Friday. The Jackets won the first game 14-5 and the second game 10-5 in a seven-inning contest, setting a new program record with six straight games of scoring 10 or more runs to open the season.

Why it matters

Georgia Tech's hot start at the plate has put the rest of college baseball on notice, as the Jackets have shown the ability to overwhelm opponents with their powerful lineup. This offensive outburst comes after the team lost several key contributors from last year's squad, demonstrating the program's depth and ability to reload effectively.

The details

In the first game, Georgia Tech trailed 4-3 after the top of the fifth inning but responded with a four-run bottom half and a six-run sixth to pull away. Alex Hernandez led the charge, going 4-for-5 with a home run, two RBIs and three runs scored. Carson Kerce also had a big game with three hits, including a double, and four RBIs. In the second game, the Jackets broke a 5-5 tie in the bottom of the fifth with a big inning to secure the sweep. Vahn Lackey paced the offense with two home runs and three RBIs.

  • The doubleheader sweep on Friday, February 21, 2026 improved Georgia Tech's record to 6-0 on the season.
  • The Jackets and Stony Brook will continue their four-game series on Saturday, February 22 at 3 p.m. and Sunday, February 23 at 1 p.m.

The players

Georgia Tech

The Georgia Tech baseball team, which has started the 2026 season with a 6-0 record and has scored 10 or more runs in each of those games, setting a new program record.

Stony Brook

The Stony Brook Seawolves baseball team, who fell to 0-5 on the season after being swept in the doubleheader against Georgia Tech.

Alex Hernandez

A Georgia Tech player who went 4-for-5 with a home run, two RBIs and three runs scored in the first game of the doubleheader.

Carson Kerce

A Georgia Tech player who had three hits, including a double, and four RBIs in the first game of the doubleheader.

Vahn Lackey

A Georgia Tech player who hit two home runs and drove in three runs in the second game of the doubleheader.

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What’s next

Georgia Tech will continue its four-game series against Stony Brook on Saturday, February 22 at 3 p.m. and Sunday, February 23 at 1 p.m.

The takeaway

Georgia Tech's hot start at the plate has put the rest of college baseball on notice, as the Jackets have shown the ability to overwhelm opponents with their powerful lineup. This offensive explosion to open the season suggests the program has the depth to sustain its success despite losing key contributors from last year's squad.