Tar Heels' young pitching talent to be on display in season-opening series

Posted Feb 16, 2024
How good are No. 15 North Carolina’s young pitchers? It won’t take long to get an idea. With Jake Knapp, originally expected to be the ace, out for the season, coach Scott Forbes will open the season Friday against Wagner with Folger Boaz on the mound, the first of two freshmen who will bookend senior Ben Peterson as starters for opening weekend. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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