Omaha bound: Georgia sweeps Mississippi State, advances to first College World Series since 2008

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Georgia Bulldogs are headed back to Omaha.

Georgia defeated Mississippi State 11-9 on Sunday to complete a sweep of the NCAA Super Regional and secure its first trip to the College World Series in 18 years.

With the game tied 9-9 in the top of the 10th inning, Daniel Jackson blasted a two-run home run to put Georgia ahead for good. Justin Byrd then shut the door in the bottom half of the inning, striking out Mississippi State slugger Jacob Parker — who homered twice Sunday — with two runners on base to seal the victory.

Georgia will open play in the eight-team College World Series field against either Texas or Oregon. The tournament begins Friday.