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Georgia Tech’s Carson Kerce hits a double during the second inning against Georgia at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey waves to fans after their 14-4 victory over Georgia in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech shortstop Carson Kerce (right) and catcher Vahn Lackey (center) celebrate their 14-4 win against Georgia at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach James Ramsey celebrates with one of his children following their 14-4 win over Georgia at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach James Ramsey (left) huddles with players, including shortstop Carson Kerce, as they celebrate their 14-4 victory over Georgia at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Ryan Zuckerman hits a two-run home run against Georgia during the fifth inning at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Ryan Zuckerman hits a two-run home run during the fifth inning against Georgia at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Ryan Zuckerman jogs to second base after hitting a two-run home run against Georgia at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Ryan Zuckerman (left) celebrates with head coach James Ramsey after Zuckerman’s two-run home run against Georgia during the fifth inning at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Ryan Zuckerman celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against Georgia during the fifth inning at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Drew Burress hits a single during the fourth inning against Georgia at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. Burress was 4-4 with three RBIs. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Drew Burress hits a single against Georgia during the fourth inning at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Drew Burress hits a single against Georgia during the fourth inning at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Wes Johnson (center) stands with fellow coaches during the seventh inning against Georgia Tech at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach James Ramsey poses for a photograph with his family after the Yellow Jackets’ 14-4 win over Georgia at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Drew Burress celebrates after hitting a two-RBI single next to Georgia first baseman Brennan Hudson during the sixth inning at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Drew Burress celebrates after hitting a two-RBI single against Georgia during the sixth inning at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach James Ramsey (left) and Georgia head coach Wes Johnson pose with umpires before their NCAA baseball game at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Will Baker rounds third base after hitting a solo home run during the second inning against Georgia at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach James Ramsey speaks with players in their dugout at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Jarren Advincula runs to third base during the fifth inning against Georgia at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Kent Schmidt celebrates with teammates after scoring a run during the third inning against Georgia at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Vahn Lackey celebrates with teammates after scoring a run against Georgia during the third inning at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Vahn Lackey runs to third base on his way to scoring a run during the third inning against Georgia at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia right fielder Ryan Black is unable to catch a hit by Georgia Tech’s Carson Kerce during the second inning of an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia starting pitcher Paul Farley gives up a run during the second inning against Georgia Tech at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Drew Burress runs to first base after hitting an RBI single during the second inning against Georgia at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Drew Burress hits an RBI single during the second inning against Georgia at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Drew Burress celebrates with teammates in the dugout after a scoring a run against Georgia during the fifth inning at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Will Baker (left) celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run against Georgia at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Carson Kerce (left) celebrates with Will Baker after Baker hit a solo home run against Georgia during the second inning at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Will Baker jogs to home plate after hitting a solo home run against Georgia during the second inning of an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Will Baker jogs to first base after hitting a solo home run against Georgia at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Will Baker hits a solo home run against Georgia at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech’s Jarren Advincula hits a RBI single against Georgia during the first inning at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia Tech starting pitcher Carson Ballard delivers to Georgia’s Rylan Lujo during the first inning at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia center fielder Rylan Lujo watches as a two-run home run by Georgia Tech’s Ryan Zuckerman goes over the outfield wall during the fifth inning at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Georgia Tech’s Carson Kerce hits a double during the second inning against Georgia at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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