Texas baseball beats Georgia in series opener behind Jared Spencer's brilliance: Recap
David EckertTexas baseball used a career-high 11 strikeouts from Jared Spencer to cruise to a 5-1 win over Georgia in the first game of a key SEC series.
Spencer pitched 7 â…” sparkling innings to lead the Longhorns (24-4, 9-1 SEC), befuddling a group of Bulldogs (29-3, 8-2) that came into the game with the most homers in the country.
Four of Texas' runs came via the home run. Will Gasparino and Casey Borba each slugged two-run homers.
Texas baseball live score updates vs Georgia
FINAL: Texas 5, Georgia 1
End 8: Texas 5, Georgia 1
Jared Spencer started the eighth inning by inducing a strikeout and a groundout, but a pair of two-out walks prevented him from finishing it out. Jim Schlossnagle called upon freshman Dylan Volantis to get a big out against Georgia slugger Ryland Zaborowski, which he did with help from a diving play at shortstop by Jalin Flores. The Longhorns managed a walk in the bottom of the inning, but Tommy Farmer never advanced past first base.
End 7: Texas 5, Georgia 1
The Bulldogs' power bats finally got to Jared Spencer in the seventh, when Nolan McCarthy launched a solo shot to left field. But Spencer responded with a pair of strikeouts to bring his total to 10 on the night, which equals a career high. The Texas bats once again were set down in order in their half of the inning.
End 6: Texas 5, Georgia 0
Jared Spencer continued his dominance in the sixth with a perfect frame, including strikeout No. 8 on the night for him. The Longhorns went down in order in their half of the inning, too.
End 5: Texas 5, Georgia 0
Georgia registered its first hit against Jared Spencer -- an infield single that left Christian Adams' bat at 68 miles per hour. Spencer walked a pair in the frame, too, but escaped the jam with a popout. The Longhorns added to their lead in the bottom half, when Will Gasparino roped his seventh homer in six games out to left field for a two-run shot.
End 4: Texas 3, Georgia 0
Jared Spencer recorded his fourth straight perfect inning to start the game, then the Texas offense got going. Catcher Rylan Galvan singled, then stole second and third base before scoring on Kimble Schuessler's double through a drawn-in Georgia infield. Casey Borba then launched a line-drive homer to left to put the Longhorns up 3-0. The outburst was enough to chase UGA starter Charlie Goldstein, who had not allowed a hit entering the frame.
End 3: Texas 0, Georgia 0
After again retiring the Bulldogs in order, Jared Spencer completed a perfect first trip through the Georgia lineup with four strikeouts. Georgia southpaw Charlie Goldstein again matched Spencer with his own clean frame.
End 2: Texas 0, Georgia 0
Jared Spencer again pitched a perfect inning in the second, picking up his second strikeout. The Longhorns wasted a one-out walk by Casey Borba in their half of the frame.
End 1: Texas 0, Georgia 0
Jared Spencer set the Bulldogs down in order in the top half of the inning with some help from a strong play by Jalin Flores at shortstop. Georgia starter Charlie Goldstein replied with a scoreless inning of his own, stranding Rylan Galvan after he walked.
What time does Texas baseball play Georgia today?
- Time: 6:30 p.m. CT
- Date: April 4
- Location: UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin.
How to watch Texas baseball vs Georgia today
- TV: N/A
- Streaming:SEC Network+
- Radio: The Longhorn Radio Network
Texas lineup
- 2B Ethan Mendoza
- SS Jalin Flores
- C Rylan Galvan
- CF Will Gasparino
- 1B Kimble Schuessler
- 3B Casey Borba
- DH Jaquae Stewart
- RF Tommy Farmer IV
- LF Jayden Duplantier
Georgia lineup
- 3B Slate Alford
- 2B Robbie Nurnett
- DH Ryland Zabrowski
- LF Nolan McCarthy
- 1B Christian Adams
- CF Devin Obee
- RF Daniel Jackson
- C Henry Hunter
- SS Kolby Branch
Texas baseball starting pitcher
LHP Jared Spencer (3-1, 3.62 ERA)
Georgia baseball starting pitcher
LHP Charlie Goldstein (0-0, 6.92 ERA)
