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UNC beats Duke with excellent pitching, smart baserunning, huge game-ending double play


Excellent pitching and just enough offense has been a dependable formula for No. 19 UNC Baseball. On Thursday, the Tar Heels mixed in smart base running and an outstanding defense to hold on for the 4-3 win over Duke (Highlights). authored a gem in the opening game for the third straight series since taking over the top pitching spot. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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UNC beats Duke with excellent pitching, smart baserunning, huge game-ending double play