Trying to get the taste of bitterness out after a misbegotten trip to South Bend, the Jackets traveled to Athens to play the first of three games this season against their in-state rivals. Entering the game, Tech still barely hung on to an overall winning record while the dwags were 14-19 after losing two out of three to Missouri in a series between Athens and the new SunTrust Park. Both teams badly needed a win.
Tuesday: georgia 5, Georgia Tech 1
W: Zac Kristofak (2-1) | L: Jonathan Hughes (1-2)
On a pre-announced “staff day” Jonathan Hughes (1-1, 4.