Georgia baseball is poised to make a significant impact as it kicks off its NCAA Regional on Friday against Binghamton. The Bulldogs have secured the No. 7 national seed due to their impressive 42-15 overall record and 18-12 mark in the SEC.
Binghamton enters the tournament as a No. 3 seed from the America East after overcoming challenges in recent seasons, including four losing seasons in the past five years. They made a comeback by winning the conference championship last week under the leadership of head coach Tim Sinicki, who has been at the helm since 1993. Historically, Binghamton has struggled in the NCAA Regionals, having won just one of the five games they’ve played in this competition, with their sole victory occurring in 2009 against George Mason.
In contrast, Georgia has a strong track record against Binghamton, having won all three previous meetings. This sets the stage for what fans hope will be a thrilling matchup. The winner of this contest will advance to play either the No. 2 seed Duke or No. 3 seed Oklahoma State on Saturday, while the losing teams will face off in an elimination game.
Binghamton boasts a .294 batting average with 70 home runs this season, ranking 79th nationally. However, they face challenges with a team ERA of 6.46. Georgia’s coach Wes Johnson remarked on the offensive prowess of Binghamton, comparing them to Columbia, a team known for its hitting that is also competing in this tournament.
Fans can catch the game on the SEC Network, with streaming available via the ESPN app, SEC Network+, and Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial. The first pitch is scheduled for noon on May 27. Should Georgia win, their next game will follow at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Conversely, a loss will see them play at noon the next day.
As the Bulldogs step up to the plate, the excitement in Athens is palpable, with hopes high for a successful postseason run.