North Carolina surged past Virginia Tech 10-4 in the ACC Baseball Championship quarterfinals, securing a spot in the semifinals.
The Tar Heels combined a potent bat with disciplined pitching, posting eight two-out RBIs and a .357 average with runners in scoring position.
Key Performances at the Plate
Jake Schaffner paced the offense with four RBIs, adding a triple, a double, a walk, a hit-by-pitch and a run scored. Owen Hull contributed 2-for-4 with three RBIs and a run, while Macon Winslow’s two-run homer capped a relentless attack.
Virginia Tech answered with solo homers from Ethan Gibson, Henry Cooke and Ethan Ball, but the Tar Heels’ pitching staff limited the damage, striking out 11 Hokies and stranding ten baserunners.
Caden Glauber earned the win, extending his perfect record to 9-0 with 5.2 innings of solid relief, allowing just one hit while the offense kept the pressure on.
Looking Ahead to the Semifinals
North Carolina will meet the winner of the Florida State-Pitt matchup on Saturday, May 23, in a contest that could determine the conference champion. The Tar Heels enter the game with momentum, having demonstrated depth across the lineup and a reliable bullpen.