Georgia’s softball team faced another tough SEC opponent, this time against No. 13 Missouri on April 19. The Bulldogs struggled to keep up with the Tigers and ultimately lost the game despite holding their opponent to only four runs. Despite having six hits each, Georgia couldn’t generate enough offense to secure a win.
Laurin Krings pitched a strong game for Missouri, recording four strikeouts and limiting Georgia’s scoring opportunities. On the other hand, Lilli Backes started on the mound for Georgia and delivered a solid performance by recording three strikeouts and pitching nearly six full innings. Destin Howard made her first relief pitching appearance in an SEC game and delivered a solid performance by not allowing any runs or hits.
Missouri maintained the lead throughout the game with Georgia not scoring until the sixth inning. Despite scoring two runs in that final inning, it wasn’t enough to catch up with Missouri who finished with four runs scored. Head coach Tony Baldwin expressed his disappointment in the team’s defensive performance during the game but remained optimistic about their potential for bouncing back in the next game.
