Season Opener With Dayton Now Friday At 3 PM

ATHENS-----Due to the threat of inclement weather Friday, ninth-ranked Georgia will open the 2019 season against Dayton a couple hours earlier with first pitch at Foley Field slated for 3 p.m.

The entire three-game series with the Flyers at Foley Field will be available on the Georgia Bulldog Sports Network and streamed on SEC Network+.

Georgia sophomore right-hander Emerson Hancock draws the Opening Day start while the Flyers counter with junior left-hander Hunter Wolfe. Hancock went 6-4 with a 5.10 ERA last season. Wolfe is in his first season at Dayton after going 5-1 with a 3.83 ERA at Wabash College in 2018. Hancock is one of 25 returning lettermen including eight pitchers that helped the Bulldogs go 39-21 last year and advance to the NCAA Athens Regional Final.

Georgia welcomes back seven starting position players including preseason All-American third baseman/closer Aaron Schunk, preseason All-SEC second baseman LJ Talley and sophomore preseason All-SEC catcher Mason Meadows. Georgia's projected starting pitchers for games two and three will be junior right-handers Will Proctor and Tony Locey.

Ike Cousins head baseball coach Scott Stricklin begins his sixth season at the helm for the Bulldogs. Talley and senior relief pitcher Adam Goodman have been elected captains for the 2019 squad. Georgia Baseball is the oldest varsity sport on campus, and the 2019 campaign will mark the 132^ndseason. This will be the first-ever meeting between the Bulldogs and the Flyers.

Pitching Matchups: Georgia vs. Dayton (2018 Final Stats)
G1 #17 Emerson Hancock, RHP, So. (6-4, 5.10) vs. #44 Hunter Wolfe, LHP, Jr. (5-1, 3.83 @ Wabash CC)
G2 #11 Will Proctor, RHP, Jr. (2-2, 2.42)                 vs. #16 Aaron Earnst, RHP, So. (3-5, 5.02)
G3 #25 Tony Locey, RHP, Jr. (7-2, 4.28)                 vs. TBA

Television/Radio
TV: SEC Network+: (Simulcast featuring Jeff Dantzler and David Johnston)
Radio: Georgia Bulldog Sports Network (David Johnston & Jeff Dantzler)
Stations: 960 AM-WRFC and selected affiliates (check your local listings), also via the Georgia Bulldogs app and TuneIn app.

Additional Coverage on Twitter: @BaseballUGA

Tickets
-Foley Field – Gates/Ticket Booth open 2 hours before first pitch.
-Reserved Seat Tickets: $8; GeneralAdmission Tickets: $5
-Order online or by calling 1-877-542-1231
-UGA Student Tickets: Free Admission with valid UGA Student ID Card
-UGA Student Gate is located off Rutherford Street

Promotions (Friday & Sunday)
Friday @ 3 pm
First 750 fans receive a Georgia Baseball t-shirt
Sunday @ 1 pm
Anthem Buddies: Kids can stand with the players during the national anthem
Play Catch in the Outfield
Kids Run the Bases
Post-game Autographs

Foley Field Follows SEC's Clear Bag Policy
In order to enhance safety and expedite fan entry at Georgia athletic events, UGA follows the SEC's Clear Bag Policy at Foley Field and all other athletic facilities. Only one clear bag no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches (gallon size) per person is permitted. Fans are also allowed a small clutch purse not exceeding 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches. Also, Seat cushions/backs should be no bigger than 16 inches and have no arms or pockets.

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Players Mentioned

Adam Goodman

Emerson Hancock

Tony Locey

Mason Meadows

Will Proctor

Aaron Schunk

LJ Talley

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