Georgia shortstop Kolby Branch watches his home run in the top of the ninth inning to tie the game against Georgia Tech during the Athens Regional at Foley Field on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Athens.
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Photographer: Miguel Martinez
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Georgia players celebrate with relief pitcher Leighton Finley (center right) after defeating Georgia Tech 8-6 in the 10th inning to win the Athens Regional at Foley Field on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Athens.
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Photographer: Miguel Martinez
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Georgia players pose for a team photo after defeating Georgia Tech 8-6 in the 10th inning to win the Athens Regional at Foley Field on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Athens.
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Photographer: Miguel Martinez
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Georgia players celebrate after defeating Georgia Tech 8-6 in the 10th inning to win the Athens Regional at Foley Field on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Athens.
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Photographer: Miguel Martinez
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Georgia players celebrate after defeating Georgia Tech 8-6 in the 10th inning to win the Athens Regional at Foley Field on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Athens.
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Photographer: Miguel Martinez
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Georgia fans react after shortstop Kolby Branch hit a home run in the top of the ninth inning to tie the game against Georgia Tech during the Athens Regional at Foley Field on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Athens.
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Photographer: Miguel Martinez
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Georgia fans react after shortstop Kolby Branch hit a home run in the top of the ninth inning to tie the game against Georgia Tech during the Athens Regional at Foley Field on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Athens.
(Miguel Martinez / AJC)
Photographer: Miguel Martinez
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Georgia shortstop Kolby Branch is congratulated by first baseman Corey Collins after hitting a solo home run in the top of the ninth inning to tie the game against Georgia Tech during the Athens Regional at Foley Field on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Athens.
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Photographer: Miguel Martinez
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Georgia shortstop Kolby Branch rounds first base after hitting a home run in the top of the ninth inning to tie the game against Georgia Tech during the Athens Regional at Foley Field on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Athens.
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Photographer: Miguel Martinez
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Georgia shortstop Kolby Branch watches his home run in the top of the ninth inning to tie the game against Georgia Tech during the Athens Regional at Foley Field on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Athens.
(Miguel Martinez / AJC)
Photographer: Miguel Martinez
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Georgia players celebrate with relief pitcher Leighton Finley (center right) after defeating Georgia Tech 8-6 in the 10th inning to win the Athens Regional at Foley Field on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Athens.
(Miguel Martinez / AJC)
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