ATHENS, Ga. (Interstat) — Joey Volchko struck out six over six solid innings and Georgia’s offense erupted for 12 runs on eight hits to defeat Queens (N.C.) 12-2 on Friday evening at Foley Field.

The Royals took a 2-0 lead in the second inning, but Georgia responded with a five-run third, highlighted by a two-run homer from Brennan Hudson. Henry Allen added a two-run shot in the eighth, part of his three-RBI night. Volchko allowed two earned runs on four hits for the Bulldogs, who improved to 12-3.

Queens managed only five hits and fell to 4-9. Jack Clevidence took the loss for the Royals, allowing three earned runs in 3 1/3 innings.