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Live Updates - The University of Georgia VS Auburn University, Game One.

Apr 18, 2026; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Georgia Bulldogs infielder Kolby Branch (9) fields the ball but holds up on the throw to first during the first inning against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the game at Baum-Walker Stadium. Georgia won 26-14. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images
Apr 18, 2026; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Georgia Bulldogs infielder Kolby Branch (9) fields the ball but holds up on the throw to first during the first inning against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the game at Baum-Walker Stadium. Georgia won 26-14. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images | Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

Starting lineup for the Georgia Bulldogs: starting on the mound, RHP Joey Volchko. 3b Tre Phelps, c Daniel Jackson, dh Michael O'Shaughnessy, cf Rylan Lujo, lf Kenny Ishikawa, 2b Ryan Wynn, 1b Brennan Hudson, ss Kolby Branch, and rf Ryan Black.

Starting lineup for the Auburn Tigers: starting on the mound, LHP Jake Marciano. rf Mason McCraine, 3b Eric Guevara, c Chase Fralick, 2b Chris Rembert, 1b Ethin Bingaman, lf Bub Terrell, ss Brandon McCraine, dh Eddie Madrigal, and cf Bristol Carter.

1st Inning: Dawgs Leave a Man On First. Auburn Gets On The Board First (1-0 AU.)

Top: LHP Jake Marciano takes the mound for the Tigers. Tre Phelps will start the game by striking out looking on a full count. Jackson climbs into the box next, and he draws ball four on a full count. O'Shaughnessy walks in next, and he lines out just in front of the warning track in left field. Lujo steps in next, and he grounds out to first.

Bottom: RHP Joey Volchko takes the mound for the Dawgs. Mason McCraine starts the bottom of the first by smoking a double to left-center field. Guevara looks in next; McCraine advances to third on a wild pitch. Guevara proceeds to hit an RBI fielder's choice; McCraine scores, and Guevara is out at first. Fralick climbs into the box next, and he smokes a single off the wall in center field. Rembert steps to the plate, and he ropes a single past Branch. Bingaman looks in next, and he bounces a hard ball, and Branch scoops it and turns a 6-3 double play to end the inning.

2nd Inning: Dawgs Leave Another Runner On First. Tigers Strikeout Three Times (1-0 AU.)

Top: Kenny Ishikawa will start the second inning by lining out sharply to center field. Wynn walks into the box next, and he takes ball four on a full count. Hudson steps into the box next, and he strikes out looking. Kolby Branch looks to keep the inning going, but he flies out in foul territory near first base.

Bottom: Bub Terrell starts the bottom of the second by striking out swinging. McCraine steps in next, and he strikes out swinging. Madrigal looks in next, and he strikes out swinging. Volchko strikes out the side.

3rd Inning: Dawgs Have No Offensive Luck So Far. Auburn Leaves a Man On Second (1-0 AU.)

Top: Ryan Black will start the third by hitting a flyout to right. Tre Phelps steps in next and earns an infield single to short. Jackson looks in next, and he strikes out swinging on a change-up. O'Shaughnessy climbs into the box next, and he hits into a fielder's choice; Phelps is out at second.

Bottom: Bristol Carter will lead off for the Tigers, and he flies out to left field. Marciano returns to the plate, and he takes ball four on a full count. Guevara looks in next, and he flies out to right field on the first pitch he sees. Fralick steps in next; Marciano steals second base. Fralick proceeds to strike out looking.

4th inning: Dawgs Leave Two Runners On. Auburn Leaves A Man On Second (1-0 AU.)

Top: Rylan Lujo will start the 4th by hitting a single to left field. Ishikawa looks to join the fun, and he takes four straight balls. Wynn steps into the box next, and he flies out to shallow left field. Hudson looks to come in clutch, but he strikes out swinging after being up in the count 3-0. Branch steps in next with two runners on, and with two outs, he grounds out to short.

Bottom: Chris Rembert will start the bottom of the fourth by taking ball four on a full count. Bingaman looks in next, and he grounds out to third; Rembert advances to second. Terrell climbs into the box next, and he flies out to shallow right field. McCraine steps into the box, and he strikes out swinging.

5th Inning: Dawgs Get On The Board Thanks To Jacksons' Homer. Auburn Leaves a Man On Second (1-1 TIED.)

Top: Ryan Black will lead off for the Dawgs, and he flies out to second base. Phelps returns to the plate, and he strikes out swinging. Jackson looks to keep the inning going, and he does by smoking a homer over the green monster in left field. O'Shaughnessy looks in next, and he grounds out to first.

Bottom: Eddie Madrigal will lead off for the Tigers, and he takes ball four on a full count. Carter looks in next, and he lays down a sacrifice bunt; Madrigal advances to second. McCraine returns to the plate, and he strikes out swinging. Guevara climbs into the box, and he lasers one, but Branch climbs the ladder and robs a potential RBI single.

6th Inning: Dawgs Take The Lead Thanks To Wynns' Homer. Auburn Unable To Answer (2-1 UGA.)

Top: Rylan Lujo will look to get the party started, but he lines out to the warning track in left field. Ishikawa steps in next, and he flies out in foul territory near the Tigers' dugout. Wynn looks to keep the inning going, and he does by smoking a deep homer to left-center field. Hudson climbs in next, and he hits into the shift and is thrown out at first.

Bottom: Matt Scott comes into the game to pitch for the Dawgs. Chase Fralick will face him first, and he lines out to right-center field. Rembert looks in next, and he grounds out to the pitcher. Bingaman climbs into the box, and he earns an infield single to third. Terrell looks in next, and he strikes out swinging.

7th Inning: Dawgs Leave Two Runners Onboard. Auburn Goes Three And Out (2-1 UGA.)

Top: New pitcher for the Tigers as LHP Jackson Sanders enters the game. Kolby Branch will start the 7th inning by striking out swinging. Black looks in next, and he grounds a single that gets through on the left side. Phelps looks to join the party, but he strikes out swinging. Jackson looks in next, and he takes ball four on a full count. O'Shaughnessy looks in with two runners on, and with two outs, he strikes out swinging.

Bottom: Brandon McCraine will lead off for the Tigers, and he strikes out swinging. Madrigal climbs into the box next, and he flies out to left field. Carter looks to keep the inning going, but he flies out to left field on the first pitch he sees.

8th Inning: Dawgs Unable To Extend Lead. Auburn Goes Three Up Three Down (2-1 UGA.)

Top: Rylan Lujo will start the 8th inning by grounding out to second base. Ishikawa looks in next, and he grounds out to the pitcher. Wynn looks to keep the inning alive, and he does by hitting a ground ball past the diving first baseman. Hudson looks for his first hit of the night, but he grounds out to shortstop.

Bottom: Mason McCraine will start the bottom of the 8th by striking out swinging. Guevara stands in the box next, and he also strikes out swinging, marking the 10th Auburn batter to strike out tonight. Fralick steps in, looking to keep the inning going, but he grounds out to shortstop. Scott has retired 9 out of the last 10 batters he has faced.

9th Inning: Dawgs Go Three And Out. Auburn Unable To Tie The Game (2-1 UGA.)

Top: Kolby Branch will start the top of the 9th off by laying down a beautiful bunt, and he reaches first safely. Branch tries to extend it to a double off the wild throw, but he is thrown out at second. Black looks in next, and he strikes out swinging. Phelps looks to keep the inning alive, but he strikes out swinging. We head to the bottom of the 9th.

Bottom: Tigers are down a run headed into their last inning. Chris Rembert will start the bottom of the 9th by striking out swinging on a full count. Bingaman looks in next, and he takes ball four on a 3-0 count. Terrell climbs into the box, and he strikes out swinging. Logan Gregorio will come into the game to pitch hit. Gregorio is the last hope for the Tigers with a runner on first, and with two outs, he hits a hot shot to Hudson, who makes the play to end the game.

The Dawgs are now 22-6 in conference play, a new best. The Dawgs will be back in action tomorrow at 8 p.m.

Final: 2-1 UGA

Follow along for live updates for the first game of the University of Georgia vs Auburn University. A must-see, rivalry, top 10 matchup game.

Apr 18, 2026; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Georgia Bulldogs catcher Daniel Jackson (3).
Apr 18, 2026; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Georgia Bulldogs catcher Daniel Jackson (3) hits a single during the fourth inning against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Baum-Walker Stadium. Georgia won 26-14. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images | Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

This series is the last series of the regular season, as postseason play is right around the corner. The University of Georgia locked in its first regular series SEC championship last weekend for the first time since 2008. They would not only celebrate the SEC championship but also sweep the LSU Tigers.

Auburn comes into the matchup as a team that has been rising high recently. They currently have a 35-16 record, but a 16-11 record in conference play. Meanwhile, the Dawgs have a 41-11 record and a 21-6 record in conference play.

Apr 18, 2026; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Georgia Bulldogs infielder Brennan Hudson (28).
Apr 18, 2026; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Georgia Bulldogs infielder Brennan Hudson (28) points after his home run during the sixth inning against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Baum-Walker Stadium. Georgia won 26-14. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images | Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

Last year, the Dawgs hosted the Tigers and were able to complete a three-game sweep over Auburn. The Dawgs are rolling into Auburn with a 9-game winning streak. While the Tigers of Auburn are coming off an unfortunate mid-week loss against Jacksonville State University.

Daniel Jackson has been hot for the Dawgs the whole season and is in the running for multiple awards. Jackson will look to keep doing what he has been doing all season behind the plate and with his bat. Wes Johnson has coached the Bulldogs into a championship contender team that puts fear in the opponents' eyes.

Auburn has an impressive 20-8 record at home, and the crowd will definitely be juiced as the game won't start until eight tonight. Even though school is out for the summer, don't be surprised if the stands are still packed. Both teams are projected to host a super regional, but this game means more than that.

May 21, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; Georgia second baseman Ryan Black (2).
May 21, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; Georgia second baseman Ryan Black (2) dives for a ball hit up the middle during the game with Oklahoma in the second round of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met. | Gary Cosby Jr. / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

A classic rivalry game turned into a top 10 matchup between the Dawgs and the Tigers. First pitch is expected to be at 8 p.m.

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