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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 06/25/08
Omaha, Neb. — Georgia will have four of its most dependable pitchers lined up for tonight's College World Series championship game against Fresno State.
The Dogs will open with left-hander Nathan Moreau, who pitched 2 1/3 innings against Stanford on Saturday. He's been the team's No. 3 starter all season and has compiled a 4-3 record with a 5.06 ERA.
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Relievers Dean Weaver (6-1, 3.91), Alex McRee (7-1, 4.05) and Joshua Fields (3-2, 3.41 ERA, 18 saves) also figure prominently in the plans.
"Those are the guys who got us here and those are the guys who are going to get the ball," coach David Perno said. "Everybody else will be a cheerleader."
The Georgia pitchers weren't effective against Fresno State on Tuesday. Nick Montgomery, Stephen Dodson and Will Harvil were each tagged for five runs. Justin Grimm, Justin Earls, Steve Esmonde and Jason Leaver finished out the 19-10 loss.
Montgomery's failure was hard to fathom. The senior had been one of the team's most effective pitchers down the stretch, but couldn't hold a 5-0 lead. He allowed four hits and three walks and failed to get out of the third inning.
"We haven't see that from Nick all year," Perno said. "He had some command issues. We've just got to pick him up."
Fresno State will counter with left-hander Justin Wilson (8-5, 4.34). The junior has made two starts in the CWS, winning once. He's pitched 12 1/3 innings with a 2.92 ERA, but has allowed 13 hits and walked 10 batters.
Georgia (45-24-1) will be the home team tonight against Fresno State (46-31). The game will start at 7 p.m. and can be seen on ESPN.
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