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No. 5 Georgia Tech faces Georgia Southern in midweek clash
Yellow Jackets look to continue offensive onslaught after record-breaking opening weekend
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
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After sweeping Bowling Green to open the season, the No. 5 Georgia Tech baseball team heads to Statesboro to take on Georgia Southern in their first midweek matchup. The Yellow Jackets' offense has been on fire, scoring 50 runs over the first three games - the most to open a season since 1975. Georgia Tech will look to stay hot against a Georgia Southern team that was swept by West Virginia in their opening series.
Why it matters
This midweek game is an important early-season test for Georgia Tech as they look to build momentum and continue their strong start. Georgia Southern, despite their opening weekend struggles, will provide a challenge as the Yellow Jackets hit the road for the first time this season.
The details
Georgia Tech's offense has been unstoppable so far, scoring double-digit runs in each of their first three games. The 50 runs scored is the most over an opening weekend three-game series in program history. The Yellow Jackets lead the nation in several offensive categories, including batting average, on-base percentage, and doubles. Will Baker has been a standout, batting .778 with a .857 on-base percentage, both among the best in the country.
- Georgia Tech swept Bowling Green in their opening weekend series.
- This will be Georgia Tech's first road game of the 2026 season.
The players
Georgia Tech
The No. 5 ranked college baseball team, known for their powerful offense that has set records to start the 2026 season.
Georgia Southern
The opponent for Georgia Tech's first midweek game, coming off a sweep at the hands of West Virginia in their opening series.
Will Baker
The Georgia Tech star hitter who is tied for the Power 4 lead with a .778 batting average, the second highest in the nation, and has a .857 on-base percentage, the fourth highest mark in the country.
What’s next
Georgia Tech will look to continue their offensive onslaught and pick up another win as they face Georgia Southern on the road.
The takeaway
Georgia Tech's explosive offense has set records to start the 2026 season, and they will look to keep that momentum going as they hit the road to take on Georgia Southern in an important midweek matchup.
