Tennessee Powers Past Georgia for 5-1 Victory in Boo Bomb Powers #6

The sixth-ranked Lady Vols (29-5, 9-1 SEC) defeated the third-ranked Georgia Bulldogs (30-7, 6-4 SEC) with a 5-1 victory in the series opener at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. The Lady Vols extended their home winning streak to 18 games with the win. Mckenna Gibson’s two-run homer in the first inning set the tone for Tennessee’s offense, while Zaida Puni added a two-run double to secure the win. Karlyn Pickens pitched a stellar game for the Lady Vols, allowing only one run on six hits with six strikeouts over seven innings. Georgia’s lone run came from a solo home run by Emilly Digby in the fifth inning. Despite the loss, Georgia’s Lilli Backes struck out four but struggled with walks and runs allowed. Tennessee’s Gibson has been a standout player in SEC play, leading the team in hitting percentage, home runs, and RBIs. The Lady Vols will look to continue their success in game two against Georgia, with first pitch set for noon ET on Saturday. The matchup will be aired on SEC Network, with Brian Rice providing radio commentary on AM990. Tennessee fans can look forward to another exciting game as the Lady Vols aim to secure another win in the series against Georgia.

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