No. 18 Georgia Blanks No. 13 Vanderbilt 10-0

Friday, May 3

Athens, Ga.

6 p.m.

University of Georgia

33-12, 11-11

Vanderbilt

32-14, 11-11

Vanderbilt

Georgia

May 03, 2024 | Baseball

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ATHENS, GA. – Leighton Finley and Brian Zeldin combined on a three-hit shutout as 18^th-ranked Georgia posted a 10-0 run-rule win in seven innings over No. 13 Vanderbilt Friday at Foley Field in front of a crowd of 4,027.

Fast Facts

• Redshirt sophomore Charlie Condon smacked his NCAA-leading 31^st home run to give the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead in the first and extended his hitting streak to 16 games. It marked his fifth straight game with a home run. He has 56 career home runs in 101 games.

• Graduate Paul Toetz (3-for-4, 3 RBI) enjoyed a fine night including a three-run home run in the fifth that gave the Bulldogs an 8-0 advantage.

• Sophomore right-hander Leighton Finley tossed six shutout innings with 11 strikeouts, both career-highs in earning a victory to improve to 4-1.

• Georgia scored at least one run in all six innings it batted.

• The Bulldogs posted their third shutout of the year and first against an SEC opponent. It was the first SEC shutout since Liam Sullivan tossed one to beat Kentucky 3-0 last year in seven innings.

Key Quotes

Ike Cousins Head Baseball Coach Wes Johnson

"We had a really good practice yesterday, the energy was high, and I told our staff that we needed that to carry over today. Vanderbilt is a really good club, they have two national championships under their belt. Tonight was really good. Leighton (Finley) got us off to a good start. He dealt with a little adversity in the first. After that, it was lights out. Charlie (Condon) starting if off there in the first, and you can't forget the play that Dylan Goldstein made in the top of the first. Paul Toetz had a really good night, and that ball Slate (Alford) hit there late was big too. We struck out only three times and put pressure on there guys on the mound."

Paul Toetz, LF

"I feel like with this team, we are really, really focused. That's why we are having such a good year…that approach of taking it one game at a time…We know that teams are going to come in and throw a lot of balls to get us to chase, and we've worked a lot on that the whole year and obviously, that's a game changer.

Leighton Finley, RHP

"My confidence level is definitely going up, I'm starting to get more in tune with my body and really get the pitches going including being able to get ahead in the count and execute. I was able to execute my slider tonight. I've been struggling with that, but it went really well tonight."

Up Next

Georgia (33-12, 11-11 SEC) returns to SEC action Saturday when it plays host to No. 13 Vanderbilt with first pitch set for 2:02 p.m. ET. The game will be available on SECN+ and the Georgia Bulldog Sports Network.

Metal Detectors At Foley Field Saturday & Sunday

• Please be advised there will be a product demonstration of metal detectors at Foley Field for fans coming to the remainder of the Vanderbilt series.

• We encourage fans to arrive early to avoid delays. We appreciate your understanding.

• This demonstration is being conducted in consultation with UGA Police Department and will showcase new technology at the three primary entry gates.

• The facility's clear bag policy will still be in effect, and event staff will be present to help navigate fans where necessary to ensure a smooth entry process into the stadium.

• This is a continuation of our commitment to maintain a safe and secure game day environment.