Georgia faced another tough SEC opponent, this time No. 13 Missouri on April 19. Despite holding their opponent to only four runs, the Bulldogs struggled to generate enough offense to secure a win. Head coach Tony Baldwin expressed his disappointment in the team’s defensive performance during the game.
Both Georgia and Missouri finished with six hits each, but Missouri capitalized more effectively on their runners on base. The Tigers maintained the lead throughout the game, with Georgia not scoring until the sixth inning. Laurin Krings pitched a strong game for Missouri, recording four strikeouts and limiting Georgia’s scoring opportunities. While Georgia managed to score two runs in the sixth inning, it wasn’t enough to catch up to Missouri.
Destin Howard made her first relief pitching appearance in an SEC game, delivering a solid performance by not allowing any runs or hits. Lilli Backes started on the mound for Georgia, pitching nearly six full innings and recording three strikeouts. Despite the team’s efforts, Missouri was able to score all four of their runs before Georgia could mount a comeback.
The loss marked Georgia’s second defeat in as many games against SEC opponents at home. Despite falling short of winning their first SEC series at home since sweeping Alabama on March 17, Coach Baldwin remained optimistic about the team’s potential and their ability to bounce back in the next game
