Mike Facchinei, Chad Flack Lead No. 3 Tar Heels Past Princeton

Posted Mar 20, 2008

Right-hander Mike Facchinei struck out a career-high eight batters, and first baseman Chad Flack broke open a tight game with a two-run home run in the seventh inning to lift No. 3 North Carolina to an 8-2 win over Princeton Wednesday at Cary's USA Baseball National Training Complex. With the victory, the Tar Heels (16-3) extended their winning streak to a season-best six games. (Tar Heel Blue)

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