The No. 23 Georgia Bulldogs return to action Tuesday when Georgia Southern visits Foley Field. First pitch is set for 5:02 p.m. ET and be available on SEC Network+ and the Georgia Bulldog Sports Network.
Georgia (18-9) posted a 5-2 road win over Ga. Southern on March 9 and leads the all-time series 58-51-1. Freshman right-hander Hank Bearden (2-0, 1.86 ERA) will make his first career start for the Bulldogs after seven relief appearances. The Eagles (13-13) will counter with freshman right-hander Jaylen Paden (1-2, 5.54 ERA). Georgia has used a staff approach in its midweek games this year.