Georgia State Stuns No. 2 Georgia Tech in Baseball Upset

ATLANTA — Georgia State's baseball team delivered a stunning upset against No. 2-ranked Georgia Tech, snapping the Yellow Jackets' dominance in their 89th all-time meeting where Tech had led 74-14. Reggie Chatman highlighted the Panthers' strategy in a postgame breakdown, crediting timely hitting and solid pitching for the victory that kept Georgia State's postseason hopes alive. The win came amid a fierce Atlanta rivalry, with both teams vying for ACC and regional supremacy in the buzzing metro baseball landscape.

Georgia Tech, sitting at No. 3 in the latest D1Baseball.com Top 25 with a 36-7 record, absorbed the loss as part of a recent slide, including a 2-1 series defeat to rival North Carolina in Raleigh. Despite the setback, the Jackets remain a powerhouse, ranked ahead of in-state foes like No. 5 Georgia (34-11) and holding a top spot behind leaders UCLA (39-4) and North Carolina (36-8). This upset echoes Georgia State's underdog grit against the preseason No. 4-ranked Tech program.

The victory boosts Georgia State in a crowded postseason picture, where Tech's drop—recently falling one spot in D1 rankings—intensifies pressure heading into key series. Played in The Flats at Georgia Tech's home field, the game drew passionate crowds from Atlanta's college baseball faithful, underscoring the stakes for both programs in the talent-rich Southeast. Local fans are watching closely as these teams chase NCAA Tournament berths.