Georgia vs Missouri: Softball Series This Weekend

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Georgia vs Missouri: Softball Series This Weekend

Georgia’s Alex Hugo (16) runs during an NCAA softball game between the University of Georgia and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 in Athens, Ga. (Photo by Sean Taylor)
[su_spacer size=”20″] The No. 9/7 Georgia softball team is set to host the 21st-ranked Missouri Tigers this weekend, April 3-5, at Jack Turner Stadium in Athens, Ga. Georgia enters the weekend with an overall record of 29-9 that includes a 6-6 mark in the Southeastern Conference. Missouri comes to town with a 23-7 overall record and a 5-4 record in league play.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Georgia vs Missouri Game Information
[su_spacer size=”20″] Friday, March 3
Georgia vs Missouri – 6 p.m.
TV: SEC Network+
[su_spacer size=”10″] Saturday, March 4
Georgia vs Missouri – 2 p.m.
TV: SEC Network+
[su_spacer size=”10″] Sunday, March 5
Georgia vs Missouri – 2 p.m.
TV: SEC Network+
[su_spacer size=”40″] Series Information
Georgia trails Missouri 4-2 in the all-time series. The Bulldogs faced the Tigers in a regular-season series last year, with Missouri taking the series 2-1.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Notes
[su_spacer size=”20″] GRAND SLAM
Anna Swafford hit her second grand slam of the season on Wednesday vs. North Carolina. Her home run capped off a seven-run inning for the Bulldogs.
[su_spacer size=”40″] 3-FOR-3
Sydni Emanuel went three-for-three against North Carolina on Wednesday. It marked the fifth time this season that she has recorded three hits in a game.
[su_spacer size=”40″] RUN RULES AND SHUTOUTS
Georgia has been dominant against its opponents this season, as 19 of its 38 games have been run-rule victories. The Bulldogs have also shut out 15 of its opponents this season.
[su_spacer size=”40″] MCHELLON IN THE CIRCLE
Savannah McHellon saw action in the circle on for just the second time this season when she came in as relief against North Carolina. She threw the final two innings, allowing just one run on three hits and a walk. She also recorded one strikeout.
[su_spacer size=”40″] UP NEXT
Georgia continues its five-game home stand on Tuesday, April 8 at 7 p.m., when it concludes the regular-season series with Georgia Tech at Jack Turner Stadium. Georgia defeated Georgia Tech 14-0 in five innings earlier this year. The game will be televised nationally on the SEC Network.

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