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Georgia Advances to MCWS Semifinals with 2-0 Shutout Victory Over Texas
Georgia defeated Texas 2-0 in an elimination game to advance to the MCWS semifinals, with pitchers Dylan Vigue and Justin Byrd combining for 12 strikeouts. The shutout victory, achieved with only four hits allowed, set a program record for single-season wins (53) and marked the first time since 1974 that multiple shutouts occurred on the same day in MCWS history.
Quick Facts
Who
Georgia Bulldogs
What
Georgia shut out Texas 2-0 in MCWS elimination game
When
June 17, 2026
Where
Omaha (implied MCWS location)
- Georgia shut out Texas 2-0 in MCWS elimination game
- Dylan Vigue and Justin Byrd combined for 12 strikeouts and 4 hits allowed
- Tre Phelps hit RBI double in fifth inning
- Rylan Lujo hit sacrifice fly in seventh inning
- Georgia set program record with 53 wins
Georgia secured a berth in the Men's College World Series semifinals by defeating Texas 2-0 in an elimination game on June 17, 2026, behind an outstanding pitching performance. Dylan Vigue and Justin Byrd combined for 12 strikeouts while allowing only four hits, extending Georgia's dominance on the mound throughout the tournament. Tre Phelps broke a hitting slump with an RBI double in the fifth inning to open the scoring, while Rylan Lujo added an insurance run with a sacrifice fly in the seventh. The victory marked Georgia's 53rd win of the season, a new program record.
The game was historic in its shutout nature. Tuesday's contest marked the first time since aluminum bats were introduced in 1974 that multiple shutouts occurred on the same day at the Men's College World Series, with West Virginia having also recorded a 12-0 shutout victory over Troy earlier in the day. Georgia pitchers struck out 27 hitters across two games against Texas, with Vigue recording eight strikeouts and Byrd adding four more. Phelps' extra-base hit was his first since a home run in the regional final against Liberty, snapping a prolonged drought in high-pressure situations.
For Texas, the shutout defeat was its fifth in program history and first since a 3-0 loss to North Carolina in 2011. The Longhorns were held to just three or fewer hits for the seventh time in a MCWS appearance. Texas pitchers Luke Harrison and Sam Cozart combined for 17 strikeouts, the most in program history for a single MCWS game. Harrison became the first pitcher to record 10 strikeouts in the first four innings of a MCWS game since Mississippi State's Will Bednar in 2021.
Georgia now advances to face Oklahoma again in the semifinals, with the Bulldogs needing to win two consecutive games to reach the championship finals. The first matchup is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, with a potential second game to be played Thursday if necessary. This marks Georgia's return to championship contention after surviving the elimination bracket.
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Why This Matters
Georgia's advancement showcases elite pitching performance under playoff pressure, advancing to the College World Series semifinals with a program-record 53 wins. The historic shutout—paired with West Virginia's same-day shutout—marks a rare occurrence in modern college baseball, highlighting exceptional defensive execution. For fans and sports analysts, this signals Georgia's championship viability and sets up a high-stakes rematch against Oklahoma with both teams fighting for a berth in the finals.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 17, 2026
WireGeorgia defeats Texas 2-0 in MCWS elimination game; West Virginia defeats Troy 12-0
Jun 17, 2026
WireFifth inning: Tre Phelps breaks hitless streak with RBI double to left field; Georgia 1-0
Jun 17, 2026
WireSeventh inning: Rylan Lujo sacrifice fly adds insurance run; Georgia 2-0
Jun 18, 2026
WireGeorgia to face Oklahoma in MCWS semifinals at 7 p.m. ET Wednesday
Jun 19, 2026
WirePotential second game vs Oklahoma Thursday if necessary