CWS finals, Game 1: Georgia vs. Fresno State

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The Georgia Bulldogs face the Fresno State Bulldogs in opening game of the College World Series finals in Omaha, Neb.

Georgia sent team ace, Trevor Holder (8-4 with a 4.45 ERA) to face th Fresno State Bulldogs in the first game of the College World Series championship series.

Holder was opposed by Fresno State pitcher Sean Bonesteele, who faced 11 batters, giving up two hits in three innings of work.

Georgia's lead-off hitter Ryan Peisel reaches second base on a double. Peisel would score on a Rich Poythress hit.

Georgia catcher Bryce Massanari slides home under the tag of Fresno State catcher Ryan Overland in the fourth inning to give the Bulldogs the lead.

Georgia left fielder Lyle Allen robs Fresno State's Steve Susdorf of a home run in the fourth inning.

Fresno State reliever Kris Tomlinson sports an interesting hair cut under his cap. The lefty faced four batters in 1-1/3 innings.

Georgia first baseman Rich Poythress stretches for a ball, hit for a base hit by Fresno State's Alan Ahmady.

Georgia shortstop Gordon Beckham, left, tags out Fresno State's Steve Susdorf during a double play in the eighth inning.

Georgia's Rich Poythress scores the tying run in the eighth on a double by Matt Cerione before Fresno State catcher Ryan Overland gets the ball. Georgia scored four runs in the eighth to reclaim the lead and win the finals opener 7-6.

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Georgia sent team ace, Trevor Holder (8-4 with a 4.45 ERA) to face th Fresno State Bulldogs in the first game of the College World Series championship series.

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