Georgia Tech Jackets Rout Georgia Southern 25-1

Jackets set new program record for runs scored against in-state rival Eagles

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The Georgia Tech Jackets baseball team scored a program-high 25 runs on 26 hits in a dominant 25-1 victory over the Georgia Southern Eagles on Tuesday night. The Jackets' offense exploded for 7 runs in the 2nd inning and 5 more in the 3rd to take a 13-0 lead early. Georgia Tech used 6 different pitchers, with none allowing an earned run, and the staff tied a single-game record with 19 strikeouts.

Why it matters

This win continues Georgia Tech's impressive start to the 2026 season, as they improve to 4-0. The Jackets' offense has been firing on all cylinders, scoring 75 runs through their first 4 games - the most for the program since 1975. This rout over an in-state rival also demonstrates the Jackets' depth and talent across the roster.

The details

Georgia Tech scored in each of the first 7 innings, including 8 runs in the 7th, to cruise to the 25-1 victory. The Jackets had 15 different players record a hit, and 9 different players drove in at least 1 RBI. Standout offensive performances came from Vahn Lackey (2 hits, 4 RBIs, 4 runs), Ryan Zimmerman (3 hits, 5 RBIs), Drew Burress (3 hits, 2 RBIs, 3 runs), and Kent Schmidt (3 hits, 3 RBIs, 2 runs). On the mound, 6 Georgia Tech pitchers combined to allow just 6 hits and 1 unearned run, while tying a single-game program record with 19 strikeouts.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.

The players

Vahn Lackey

A Georgia Tech player who had 2 hits, including a homer, 4 RBIs and 4 runs scored in the game.

Ryan Zimmerman

A Georgia Tech player who had 3 hits, including a double and triple, and drove in 5 RBIs.

Drew Burress

A Georgia Tech player who had 3 hits, including a double, and drove in 2 RBIs while scoring 3 runs.

Kent Schmidt

A Georgia Tech player who had 3 hits, including a double, and drove in 3 RBIs while scoring 2 runs.

Jackson Blakely

The Georgia Tech pitcher who earned the win after 3 innings of shutout relief, allowing just 2 hits and striking out 5.

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What’s next

Georgia Tech returns home for a four-game weekend series against Stony Brook starting on Friday.

The takeaway

Georgia Tech's impressive 4-0 start to the 2026 season has been fueled by a dominant offense that is scoring at a historic pace. The Jackets' depth and talent across the roster was on full display in this lopsided victory over an in-state rival.