The Georgia Bulldogs are charging toward the SEC baseball regular-season crown, building a commanding 2.5-game lead over Texas A&M and Texas after sweeping the Missouri Tigers. With just two series left, Georgia controls its own destiny: win both remaining series or go 4-2 in conference play, and the title is theirs—no matter what happens elsewhere.

The Bulldogs close the regular season with a home series against LSU, who just swept South Carolina and are finding their stride. Then comes a road test at Auburn, fresh off a series win over Texas A&M. It’s a tough finish, but Georgia has the cushion to weather the storm.

However, the Bulldogs received a gut punch this week: outfielder Henry Allen is out for the season with a knee injury. Allen had been a key bat, smashing 13 home runs and driving in 41 RBI. His absence will test Georgia’s depth down the stretch.

Texas A&M’s stumble opened the door for Texas, who took a home series from Mississippi State (2-1) to close the gap. Both the Aggies and Longhorns are still in prime position for top-four seeds in the SEC Baseball Tournament, earning double byes. The top four teams get two byes, while seeds 5-8 receive one bye each.

The race for those coveted spots is heating up. Auburn and Mississippi State are tied for fourth, but just one game separates them from three other teams. Nothing is guaranteed—every series counts as the regular season winds down. The SEC Baseball Tournament kicks off May 19-24 in Hoover, Alabama, and the drama is only building.