Tennessee Lady Vols Secure Series Win over Georgia with Nugent’s Clutch Home Run
The No. 6 Lady Vols secured a series victory over the third-ranked Georgia Bulldogs with a 3-1 win, thanks to Sophia Nugent's crucial blast in the late stages of the game at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
By the Numbers- Tennessee's record: 30-6, 10-2 SEC
- Georgia's record: 31-8, 7-5 SEC
- Winning pitcher: Payton Gottshall (13-3)
- Losing pitcher: Shelby Walters (7-3)
Sunday's game started as a pitcher's duel, with both teams combining for just two hits until the sixth inning.
State of Play- The Lady Vols secured their 30th win of the season with this victory.
- Tennessee's pitcher Karlyn Pickens had an impressive performance, striking out eight batters in five innings.
The Lady Vols will face the Mississippi State Bulldogs in a three-game series starting on Friday, April 12th at 7 p.m. ET in Starkville.
Bottom LineSophia Nugent's game-changing hit propelled the Lady Vols to victory over Georgia, showcasing their strength as they head into the upcoming series against Mississippi State.
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