A Night of Power Hitting
On May 15, 2026, the University of North Carolina baseball team traveled to Dail Park, where they faced NC State in a contest that would quickly become a showcase of offensive firepower. The Tar Heels erupted for 17 runs, cruising to a 17-7 victory that left the crowd at Doak Field buzzing.
Early Surge
The game’s opening frame set the tone. Jake Schaffner launched a towering homer to deep right field, immediately putting North Carolina on the board. Owen Hull followed with a sharp double to right-center, driving in two runs, while Macon Winslow added another double down the left-field line, also bringing in a pair.
Fourth-Inning Explosion
North Carolina’s bats went into overdrive. Rom Kellis V’s deep left-field homer extended the lead, and Owen Hull’s subsequent double down the left-field line brought in yet another run. Winslow repeated the feat, driving in a run with another left-field double, while Tyler Howe and Sherman Johnson each delivered singles that added to the tally. Brayden Fraasman’s clutch single to left center capped the inning with two more runs, and Christian Serrano’s sacrifice fly contributed a final run.
Fifth-Inning Finish
The fifth inning continued the onslaught. Cooper Nicholson and Colin Hynek each added singles, and Erik Paulsen’s powerful blast to deep left field cleared the bases, driving in four runs in one swing. The offensive barrage forced NC State’s pitching staff to make multiple changes, but the damage had already been done.
On the mound, Caden Glauber earned the win for North Carolina, delivering a solid outing that limited the Wolfpack’s comeback attempts. In contrast, Cooper Consiglio took the loss for NC State, as the Tar Heels’ relentless hitting proved too much to contain.