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Three Takeaways: UNC stifles No. 2 Georgia Tech, proves it’s elite
TL;DR
North Carolina defeated No. 2 Georgia Tech in a three-game series, showcasing elite pitching and offensive power. UNC held Georgia Tech to just 11 runs while scoring 21 runs themselves.
Key points
- North Carolina defeated No. 2 Georgia Tech in a three-game series
- UNC's pitching staff held Georgia Tech to 11 runs
- UNC scored 21 runs and hit six home runs
- The series showcased UNC's elite status in college baseball
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On a series weekend that was supposed to showcase No. 2 Georgia Tech in its next step to show it was one of the nation’s elite teams, it was North Carolina that stole the spotlight.
Facing a Georgia Tech lineup that arrived in Chapel Hill leading the country at more than 11 runs per game, the Diamond Heels’ pitching staff flipped the script. UNC held the Yellow Jackets to just 11 total runs across three games, while its own offense erupted for 21 runs and six home runs to take the series by winning its first two games.
Here are some of the biggest takeaways from UNC’s huge series win.
Pitching Staff Dominates
Georgia Tech entered the series with the No. 1 scoring offense in the country, averaging more than 11 runs per game. However, UNC’s pitching staff held the Yellow Jackets to 11 total runs in the series. Even more impressive, the Diamond Heels held Tech to five or fewer runs in three straight games, something no other team has done in consecutive games this season.
North Carolina’s pitching staff was most dominant in the first game.
Jason DeCaro, who was celebrating his 20th birthday on Friday, set the tone by allowing one run on five hits with four strikeouts over five innings. He became the first pitcher this season to hold Georgia Tech scoreless through five. Relievers Caden Glauber and Walker McDuffie combined for four innings of one-run, one-hit relief. The Yellow Jackets’ two runs tied their season low, and their six hits were their fourth fewest. Their top four hitters, who entered hitting a combined .373, went 2-for-16.
Throughout the series, Georgia Tech’s two best hitters, Drew Burress and Vahn Lackey, went a combined 5-for-23 (.217) at the plate and did not record an RBI.
North Carolina’s offense showed up in a big way
While the pitching staff deserves kudos, North Carolina’s bats delivered as well. The Diamond Heels scored 21 runs on 29 hits and blasted six home runs in the series, tallying 19 of those runs in the first two games before the Yellow Jackets’ pitching staff cooled UNC’s offense in Game 3.
Q&A
How did North Carolina perform against Georgia Tech in the series?
North Carolina won the series against No. 2 Georgia Tech, scoring 21 runs while limiting Georgia Tech to just 11 runs.
What was the significance of UNC's win over Georgia Tech?
The win demonstrated UNC's elite status in college baseball, particularly by stifling a team that was averaging over 11 runs per game.
How many home runs did UNC hit in the series against Georgia Tech?
UNC hit six home runs during the series against Georgia Tech.
What were the key takeaways from UNC's series win over Georgia Tech?
Key takeaways include the dominance of UNC's pitching staff and their explosive offensive performance.
