UNC pitcher Jake Knapp named starter in Game 1 of Terre Haute regional

Posted Jun 1, 2023
After an impressive performance against No. 11-ranked Virginia last week in the ACC tournament, junior right-hander Jake Knapp will start in UNC's NCAA tournament opener Friday. The Tar Heels, the No. 3 seed in the Terre Haute Regional, face No. 2-seed Iowa at 7 p.m. Friday, with Iowa starting sophomore right-hander Marcus Morgan (4–2, 3.88 ERA). (Tar Heel Tribune)

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