On April 19, Georgia softball faced another formidable SEC opponent – No. 13 Missouri. Despite holding their opponent to only four runs, Georgia struggled to generate enough offense and ultimately lost the game. Head coach Tony Baldwin expressed his disappointment in the team’s defensive performance during the matchup.
Both Georgia and Missouri finished with six hits each, but Missouri was more effective in capitalizing on their runners on base. The Tigers maintained a 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.
Lilli Backes started on the mound for Georgia, pitching nearly six full innings and recording three strikeouts. Destin Howard made her first relief pitching appearance in an SEC game, delivering a solid performance by not allowing any runs or hits. Despite the team’s efforts, Missouri was able to score all four of their runs before Georgia could mount a comeback.
Georgia had an opportunity to win their first SEC series at home since sweeping Alabama on March 17 but fell short in their matchup against Missouri. Although Coach Baldwin was disappointed by the loss, he remained optimistic about the team’s potential and their ability to bounce back in the next game.
