UNC solves Rodon, ousts N.C. State from CWS

Posted Jun 21, 2013
Carlos Rodon was quickly trending on Twitter after he began the game with six strikeouts in his first three innings of work. But after UNC’s 7-0 win? When asked to give an overview of the game in the postgame press conference, the first words out of both head coach’s mouth was a different one. “Just Hobbs Johnson,” Avent said. “Hobbs Johnson,” North Carolina head coach Mike Fox said. (Fox Sports Carolinas)

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