Gavin Gallaher slams home dramatic UNC comeback victory

Posted Jun 1, 2024
Gavin Gallaher wouldn’t let UNC be denied. The freshman third baseman hit his second home run, a game-ending grand slam, as the Tar Heels rallied with a six-run ninth inning for an incredible 11-8 victory Friday in their Chapel Hill Regional opener. Gavin got caught up in delirium while rounding the bases with his first walk-off hit since Little League. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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