ATLANTA – The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets used two seven-run innings to defeat the Georgia Southern Eagles 22-6 at Russ Chandler Stadium and sweep the two-game season series.

Georgia Tech (12-4) erased an early 1-0 Georgia Southern (11-6) lead with four runs over the first two innings before scoring seven runs in the fourth inning and seven more in the seventh inning to jump out to an 18-5 lead. 

Matt Phillips picked up his second win in relief of the starter Ben Parr. Phillips (2-0) allowed two runs - one earned - on one hit and two walks.

Matt Geiger took the loss after allowing three runs over an inning plus of work. Geiger (0-2) pitched into the second inning and gave up four hits and walked a batter. 

The Yellow Jackets tallied 20 hits. Kel Johnson homered in the first inning and plated the first two runs of the game. Blake Jackson hit a seventh inning grand slam, and Matt Gonzalez homered to lead off the second inning.

The Eagles finished with 9 hits. Chase Griffin went two for three at the plate and drove in a pair of runs. Spender Duffie tallied two doubles and scored two runs.

The Eagles return home to host the North Florida Ospreys. First pitch at J.I. Clements Stadium set for 6 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 1-800-GSU-WINS or by visiting gseagles.com/tickets.

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