Lucas: Pitcher Perfect
Posted Jun 21, 2007
Robert Woodard had just used 86 pitches over 6 and 2/3 innings to largely flummox the Rice Owls, one of the nation's hottest hitting teams. He had thrown curveballs in fastball counts and fastballs in curveball counts and then, just to keep the Owls loose, he had thrown changeups. Woodard had given the Tar Heels their second straight crucial quality start in the College World Series and allowed UNC to conserve the bullpen for tomorrow's do-or-die rubber match with Rice.
(Tar Heel Blue)
Related: Baseball, Baseball Recruiting
UNC Baseball Fans Mourn Title Game Loss, Celebrate Team on Social Media as Season EndsThe Diamond Heels fell one win short of a national title at the College World Series. After the last game of the entire college baseball...
Thu Jun 25, 2026How pitching coach Joey Lancellotti helped La Salle throw its first no-hitter since 1997
When Joey Lancellotti was 3 years old, his father, Joe, lied about his son’s age so he could play in the 5- to 6-year age...
Wed Jun 24, 2026
UNC's Gavin Gallaher gives heartbreaking quote after CWS title loss vs. Oklahoma
Gavin Gallaher played a major role in the University of North Carolina baseball program's success during the 2026 season. One of the key veteran returners,...
Wed Jun 24, 2026
Scott Forbes sends tear-jerker message to his UNC players after rough loss to Oklahoma
It's tough to put this loss into words. For UNC and Scott Forbes, one win was needed to make school history in winning the College...
Wed Jun 24, 2026