Georgia Tech baseball sweeps doubleheader against Bowling Green

Jackets' offense explodes for 39 runs in two games on Opening Weekend

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Georgia Tech's baseball team completed a dominant opening weekend by sweeping a doubleheader against Bowling Green on Saturday. The Jackets won the first game 27-4 and the second game 12-2 in a mercy-rule shortened seven-inning affair. Tech's offense combined for 39 runs on 38 hits over the two games, with 13 different players driving in at least one run.

Why it matters

The Jackets' offensive outburst to open the season is an encouraging sign for a team looking to build on a successful 2025 campaign. Georgia Tech's ability to score in bunches could make them a formidable opponent in the ACC this year.

The details

In the first game, Georgia Tech fell behind 2-0 early but then exploded for 16 runs over the third and fourth innings to take control. Alex Hernandez led the way with six RBIs, while Parker Brosius drove in four runs. Mason Patel earned the win on the mound, going five innings and allowing two runs. The Jackets kept their bats hot in the second game, scoring in four different innings to win 12-2 in a mercy-rule shortened seven-inning affair. Will Baker delivered the game-ending two-run double in the seventh. Kayden Campbell got the win in relief for Tech.

  • The doubleheader sweep came on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • The Jackets' 27 runs in the first game tied a program record for most runs scored in a single game since 1994.

The players

Georgia Tech

The Georgia Tech baseball team, who swept a doubleheader against Bowling Green to open the 2026 season 3-0.

Alex Hernandez

A Georgia Tech player who led the way in the first game with six RBIs.

Parker Brosius

A Georgia Tech player who drove in four runs in the first game.

Mason Patel

The Georgia Tech pitcher who earned the win in the first game, going five innings and allowing two runs.

Will Baker

The Georgia Tech player who delivered the game-ending two-run double in the second game.

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What’s next

Georgia Tech will travel to Statesboro on Tuesday to take on in-state rival Georgia Southern in their next game.

The takeaway

Georgia Tech's offensive explosion to open the season is a promising sign for the Jackets, who look poised to be a formidable team in the ACC this year with their ability to score in bunches.