CHAPEL HILL — UNC baseball and Arizona will play a decisive Game 3 in the Chapel Hill Super Regional for a spot in the College World Series.
The No. 5 overall seed Tar Heels lost 10-8 in a wild, back-and-forth game against the Wildcats on Saturday, June 7, at Boshamer Stadium.
Arizona (42-20) scored six of its 10 runs in two-out situations against UNC (46-14), including a two-run single from Maddox Mihalakis in a four-run seventh inning for the go-ahead runs. The teams combined for 28 hits and 18 runs.
The Tar Heels gave up a season-high 10 runs and 16 hits against the Wildcats, who scored in six of the first seven innings. UNC’s loss sets up a winner-take-all scenario on Sunday, June 8. A game time and TV designation have yet to be announced.
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UNC lost 10-8 to Arizona. The Tar Heels and Wildcats will play a decisive Game 3 in the Chapel Hill Super Regional.
UNC lost 10-8 to Arizona in Game 2 of the Chapel Hill Super Regional.
UNC trails 10-8 against Arizona as we head to the ninth inning.
The Tar Heels left two on in the top of the eighth inning. Arizona carries a 10-8 lead into the bottom of the eighth inning.
The Wildcats have scored six of their 10 runs with two outs.
Arizona took a 10-8 lead on a two-out, two-run single by Maddox Mihalakis in the seventh inning. The Wildcats’ batter hit that ball on the first pitch he saw.
Left-handed Folger Boaz replaces Walker McDuffie in the seventh inning. Arizona has the bases loaded with two outs.
Walker McDuffie’s wild pitch allowed Arizona to plate the game-tying run in the seventh inning. Arizona and UNC are tied at 8.
Brendan Summerhill lined an RBI double to left field to pull Arizona within 8-7 in the seventh inning.
Walker McDuffie is in to pitch for UNC in the seventh inning. The Tar Heels have an 8-6 lead.
UNC has an 8-6 lead after a four-run seventh inning. The Tar Heels scored all four runs with two outs.
Jackson Van De Brake drew a bases-loaded walk to extend UNC’s lead to 8-6 in the seventh inning.
Tyson Bass hit a three-run home run with two outs to give UNC a 7-6 lead in the seventh inning. That’s the Tar Heels’ first two-out hit of the day.
Arizona has a 6-4 lead as we head to the seventh inning.
Maddox Mihalakis extended Arizona’s lead with a two-out RBI single to right field. The Wildcats have a 6-4 lead and have scored four of their six runs with two outs.
UNC got its leadoff runner on, but a double play took the steam out of the Tar Heels’ momentum in the inning. Arizona has a 5-4 lead as we head to the bottom of the sixth inning.
Tommy Splaine’s two-out RBI single gives Arizona a 5-4 lead vs. UNC in the bottom of the fifth inning. The Wildcats have scored three of their five runs with two outs, and Splaine has plated two of ’em.
Tommy Splaine’s two-out RBI single gives Arizona a 5-4 lead vs. UNC in the bottom of the fifth inning.
UNC and Arizona are tied at 4 as we head to the fifth inning.
Arizona scored two runs with two outs to tie the game vs. UNC.
Aaron Walton’s two-out infield hit plated Arizona’s four run to tie the game in the fourth inning.
UNC pitcher Jason DeCaro matched his career-worst effort by allowing seven hits in 3 ⅔ innings, allowing three runs vs. Arizona. Aidan Haugh comes out of the bullpen to relieve DeCaro with runners on the corners and two outs.
Arizona No. 8 hitter Tommy Splaine hits a 385-foot home run, trimming UNC’s lead to 4-3.
UNC carries a 4-2 lead into the bottom of the fourth inning.
Following Stevenson’s double, Gavin Gallaher followed with an RBI groundout. UNC has a 4-2 lead vs. Arizona.
Luke Stevenson hit an RBI double to give UNC a 3-2 lead vs. Arizona in the top of the fourth inning.
The Tar Heels got two on, but the runners were left in scoring position. UNC and Arizona are tied at 2 entering the bottom of the third.
Easton Breyfogle’s run-scoring groundout evened Arizona up with UNC in the bottom of the second inning.
Following two singles and a sacrifice bunt, Easton Breyfogle plated a run with a groundout to tie the game at 2.
UNC carries a 2-1 lead into the bottom of the second inning after Sam Angelo’s two-run homer.
Sam Angelo entered the NCAA Tournament with two home runs through 37 games. Angelo has four home runs through six games in the NCAA Tournament.
Sam Angelo hit a two-run home run to right field that gave UNC a 2-1 lead vs. Arizona in the second inning. Angelo hit that one 381 feet.
Following two singles and Adonys Guzman’s sacrifice fly, Arizona will carry a 1-0 lead into the second inning.
Following back-to-back singles by Aaron Walton and Mason White, Adonys Guzman came through with a sacrifice fly to plate the first run of the game. Arizona has a 1-0 lead vs. UNC.
The Tar Heels drew two walks out of the gate and loaded the bases with two outs, but UNC couldn’t push across any runs.
UNC football coach Bill Belichick is at Boshamer Stadium for Game 2 of the Chapel Hill Super Regional between UNC and Arizona.
UNC baseball vs Arizona starting lineupUNC starting lineupKane Kepley, CFJackson Van De Brake, 2BLuke Stevenson, CGavin Gallaher, 3BHunter Stokely, 1BAlex Madera, SSTyson Bass, RFSam Angelo, DHCarter French, LFArizona starting lineupBrendan Summer Hill, RFAaron Walton, CFMason White, SSAdonys Guzman, CMaddox Mihalakis, 3BGaren Caulfield, 2BAndrew Cain, DHTommy Splaine, 1BEaston Breyfogle, LFWhat time does UNC baseball vs Arizona start? Date: Saturday, June 6Time: Noon ETWhere: Boshamer Stadium in Chapel HillWhat TV channel is UNC baseball vs Arizona on today?
Eric Frede and Jensen Lewis will have the TV call on ESPN2. Dave Nathan and Matt Krause will be on the radio call for the Tar Heel Sports Network.
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UNC baseball starting pitcher
Right-handed pitcher Jason DeCaro (9-3, 3.50 ERA) will be UNC’s starting pitcher against Arizona in Game 2 of the Chapel Hill Super Regional.
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Right-handed pitcher Raul Garayzar (2-0, 2.54 ERA) will be Arizona’s starting pitcher against UNC in Game 2 of the Chapel Hill Super Regional.
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Chapel Hill Super Regional scheduleFriday, June 6Game 1: North Carolina 18, Arizona 2Saturday, June 7Game 2: North Carolina vs. Arizona, Noon, ESPN2Sunday, June 8Game 3: North Carolina vs. Arizona, TBDWhere to watch Chapel Hill Super Regional
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