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UNC baseball remains idle in May 4 Coaches Poll despite 1-1 week
TL;DR
UNC baseball remains second in the Coaches Poll despite a 1-1 week, highlighted by a 13-0 win over Duke. The team is gearing up for NCAA Tournament play with a strong season record of 37-9-1.
Key points
- UNC baseball is ranked second in the Coaches Poll.
- The team has a record of 37-9-1 and a 1-1 week.
- Macon Winslow had a standout performance against Duke.
- UCLA leads the Coaches Poll, followed by Georgia Tech.
- UNC's upcoming schedule includes games against Winthrop and Pitt.
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The UNC baseball team, just under a month away from NCAA Tournament play, should be amongst the favorites to make it to Omaha.
North Carolina obliterated archival Duke, 13-0, in a 7-inning mercy rule on Sunday. Macon Winslow, a Blue Devils transfer, anchored the Diamond Heels' (37-9-1, 17-7 ACC) domination with three hits and five RBIs.
Thanks to its 1-1 week, which started with a blowout loss against fellow Top 10 team Coastal Carolina, UNC remained second in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches' Poll.
UCLA continues leading the poll, with Georgia Tech a slot behind North Carolina. Texas and Georgia round out the Top 5, while Florida State (12th), Boston College (22nd) and Virginia (25th) join the Diamond Heels as ranked ACC squads.
North Carolina has another home-heavy week coming up, starting with Winthrop on Wednesday and ending with a weekend, 3-game set vs. Pitt from Friday-Sunday. UNC then heads to Wilmington for its final midweek game, before ending its regular season at rival NC State.
Q&A
Why did UNC baseball stay idle in the Coaches Poll despite a win?
UNC baseball remained idle in the Coaches Poll due to a 1-1 week, which included a loss to Coastal Carolina.
What is UNC baseball's current record and ranking in the Coaches Poll?
UNC baseball has a record of 37-9-1 and is ranked second in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches' Poll.
Who were the standout players in UNC's recent game against Duke?
Macon Winslow was a standout player, contributing three hits and five RBIs in UNC's 13-0 victory over Duke.
What upcoming games does UNC baseball have scheduled?
UNC baseball will face Winthrop on Wednesday and has a three-game series against Pitt from Friday to Sunday.