UNC Baseball Approach vs USC in Game 2 of Chapel Hill Super ...
- On Friday, the USC Trojans defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels 9-5 in Game 1 of the Chapel Hill Super Regional at Boshamer Stadium, powered by a go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning.
- Trailing 5-1 after five innings, USC faced UNC starter Ryan Lynch, who surrendered only one run and three hits through five innings while the Tar Heels built an early commanding lead.
- Sophomore right-hander Andrew Johnson secured the win with 3.1 scoreless innings of relief, while Dean Carpentier's blast—his first career grand slam in 132 collegiate games—served as the defining moment.
- Victory positions USC one win away from their first College World Series appearance since 2001, with Game 2 set for Saturday at 11 a.m. PDT at Boshamer Stadium.
- The Trojans have outscored opponents 64-19 during their five-game NCAA tournament winning streak, demonstrating the momentum needed to close out the best-of-three series against the Tar Heels.
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Trojans turn tables on Tar Heels with comeback victory
Southern California seemed like it would have a short postseason run after a May 29 scare against Texas State. Now the Trojans are one win away from their 22nd appearance in the College World Series.
USC’s bullpen takes ace off hook during big comeback win at Super Regional
USC relievers Chase Herrell, Ben Cushnie and Andrew Johnson combined to allow only one run in six innings, picking up ace Mason Edwards after a rare bad start during the Trojans' comeback victory over North Carolina on Friday.
NCAA Super Regional: Carpentier powers USC baseball past North Carolina
The Huntington Beach High product’s grand slam in the sixth propels the Trojans to a 9-5 comeback win in Game 1 of the best-of-three series. Game 2 is Saturday at 11 a.m. PT.
USC vs North Carolina baseball box score: Live stats from NCAA Baseball Championship Game

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