No. 5 Bulldogs Face No. 10 LSU In Sold Out SEC Series

ATHENS-----Fifth-ranked Georgia welcomes No. 10 LSU to Foley Field for its SEC home opening series with all three games sold out.

First pitch Friday will be at 7:02 p.m. and be available online (SEC Network+) and broadcast via the Georgia Bulldog Sports Network. The Saturday (1:02 p.m.) and Sunday (12:02 p.m.) games will be televised by the SEC Network and available on the Georgia Bulldog Sports Network. Before Saturday's game, Georgia will hold its inaugural Foley Fest. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, fans in the parking lot next to Foley Field will be treated to live music featuring Todd Cowart and the Blank Canvas, interactive games and activities plus there will be food tents.

Georgia (19-2) is riding a 10-game winning streak and is off to its best start since 2009 when it began the year 19-2. Foley Field will be the site of a top 10 matchup for the first time since 2009 when top-ranked Georgia played host to No. 2 LSU and No. 5 Arkansas in April of that year. Currently, LSU is 16-5 overall and 3-0 in the SEC after sweeping Kentucky last weekend in Baton Rouge. The Bulldogs 3-0 SEC start is their first since 2007. LSU leads the all-time series with Georgia 67-21-3. The teams haven't faced each other since 2017 when the Tigers posted a three-game sweep in Baton Rouge.

In 2019, Georgia has relied on outstanding pitching and defense plus timely hitting. The pitching staff has a 2.52 ERA, and the starters are 15-1 with a 2.00 ERA. The loss came 1-0 on an unearned run versus LIU Brooklyn. The Bulldogs will employ the same rotation versus LSU as the opening SEC weekend they used against the Gamecocks in Columbia.

GEORGIA vs. LSU  ROTATION
Sophomore RHP Emerson Hancock (5-0, 0.58 ERA) vs. Zack Hess (1-1, 3.91 ERA), RHP, Jr.
Sophomore LHP C.J. Smith(2-0, 2.81 ERA) vs. Cole Henry (1-0, 3.57 ERA), RHP, Fr.
Junior RHP Tony Locey (3-0, 2.17 ERA) vs. Eric Walker (1-0, 5.71 ERA), RHP, RSo.

In the national polls this week, Georgia moved up three spots to No. 5 in the D1Baseball.comtop 25. Also, the Bulldogs are ranked No. 6 by the NCBWA, No. 8 by USA Today/Coaches, No. 9 by Collegiate Baseball and No. 11 by Baseball America.

Television/Radio
TV Friday: SEC Network+: (Matt Stewart & Jason Jacobs)
Friday Streaming Link: 1^stpitch at 7:02 p.m.: http://www.gado.gs/1zi
TV Saturday & Sunday: SEC Network (Karl Ravech & Ben McDonald)
Saturday Link: http://www.gado.gs/1zk
Sunday Link :http://www.gado.gs/1zm

Radio (Entire series): Georgia Bulldog Sports Network from IMG College (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: SOLD OUT
-UGA Student Tickets: Free Admission with valid UGA Student ID Card
-UGA Student Gate is located off Rutherford Street

Promotions
Friday:First 750 fans receive a Georgia Baseball t-shirt
Saturday:Foley Fest, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Sunday:Pre Game: Anthem Buddies: Kids can stand with their favorite player during the national anthem
Post Game (For 30 minutes): Play Catch in the Outfield, Kids Run the Bases, 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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No. 5 Bulldogs Face No. 10 LSU In Sold Out SEC Series

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Players Mentioned

Emerson Hancock

Tony Locey

C.J. Smith