Scary moment: UNC's Michael Russell hit in the head with a fastball

Posted Jun 1, 2014
Michael Russell, a shortstop for North Carolina, was hit in the head with a pitch from Florida's Bobby Poyner in the second inning of an elimination game of the NCAA Tournament's Gainesville Regional on Saturday afternoon. It was not a pretty sight. (Sporting News)

Related: Baseball, Baseball Recruiting

Forbes, Lynch, Paulsen Post-VCU Regional Press Conference
North Carolina took its regional opener against VCU with an 8-0 shutout win at Boshamer Stadium Friday night. After the game, head coach Scott Forbes,...
Fri May 29, 2026

Lucas: UNC vs. VCU Chapel Hill Regional Rapid Reactions
Huge Friday night for UNC pitching, as Ryan Lynch, Walker McDuffie, and Matthew Matthijs combined for the Heels' first NCAA Tournament shutout since last year's...
Fri May 29, 2026

Ryan Lynch masterful, giving UNC length it needed as Heels roll by VCU
For North Carolina to make a deep tournament run, the Tar Heels will need length from their starting pitchers. Ryan Lynch met that challenge in...
Fri May 29, 2026

Chicago Cubs’ Michael Busch’s struggles seem to be in the past
Cubs first baseman Michael Busch has not been the same player this season he was last year. In 53 games this season, Busch has hit...
Fri May 29, 2026