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2017 ACC Tournament Game 12

North Carolina TarHeels vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack (NCAA)

Louisville Slugger Field-Louisville, KY:  The nightcap pitted in-state rivals North Carolina and NC State.  As this was our third game of the day, we were a little tired, but ready for another good game of baseball.  I felt a little bad for the Wolfpack, however, as a dropped pop-fly in foul territory during the first inning cost them eight runs, and really put them behind the 8-ball so to speak.

To their credit, the TarHeels did come out swing their bats, crossing the plate ten times in the first inning.  Carolina was lead by Tyler Lynn, who went 3/4 with two RBI’s and two runs scored.  Logan Warmoth, Ashton McGee, and Brandon Riley each added two hits, and Riley plated three RBI’s.  First inning aside, NC State played respectable baseball the rest of the game.  Josh McLain went 1/3 and had two RBI’s for the Wolfpack.

On the hill, Brian Brown gave up eight runs, but only two of those were earned, while giving up seven hits for NC State.  Sean Adler and Joe O’Donnell finally kept the TarHeels scoreless the last four innings.  For North Carolina, J.B. Bukauskus had a good lead to work with, and threw seven innings.  He allowed three runs on four hits, while striking out five.  A long day for us, but worth it to watch some great baseball.  On to the semifinals the next couple of posts.  FINAL:  TarHeels 12, Wolfpack 4.

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Kold in Kentucky

Louisville Cardinals vs North Carolina State Wolfpack (NCAA/ACC)

26949360061_f7db084c0a_zJim Patterson Stadium-Louisville, KY:  Well, I thought it would be a little bit warmer here in Kentucky, but last weekend was a little bit cool.  With cold, nasty, rainy weather blasting the Midwest lately, I guess I can’t complain too much, as I’m sure we have it better than others.  While the temp was a little on the cold side, the Louisville Cardinals baseball team stayed hot.  Hosting ACC rival North Carolina State, we were able to get downtown and see the middle game of the series.  I brought the boys with, and as usual Brian decided to head to the playground.

26923501582_497fb20fd1_zSo, we’re back in the outfield, and that’s where we watched most of the game from.  The first half of the game was definitely a pitchers’ duel.  On the bump for the Cards, Drew Harrington picked up the win to improve his record to 10-1.  He pitched seven innings allowing two runs, walking one, and striking out seven.   Zack Burdi can in to pitch the ninth and earn the save, striking out all three batters!

26412021364_d5d64025c9_z26497252404_ff178502db_z26828775970_c42e349e4a_zLouisville was led offensively by Brendan McKay, going 2-4 with an RBI.  Drew Ellis went 2-2 with a run scored and a RBI.  All the Cards runs were scored in the fifth inning.  Final:  Cardinals 4, Wolfpack 2.

27034461911_4e1484b31d_z27034463991_e2ac055654_z27034453401_bb4311b9a9_zU of L is currently on a 19 game home winning streak, counting there win over Indiana last night.  They ended up sweeping 10th ranked NC State, winning 2-0 on Friday, and 6-1 on Sunday.  They don’t have any more regular season home games scheduled, but I’m hoping they’ll host a NCAA Regional after the ACC tournament is over.  I didn’t make a video during the game, but Trevor and I did make it on TV!  I re-watched the game after we got home, and found us in the upper left hand corner:

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