Putkonen Flirts With No-Hitter In Defeat Of UNCG

Posted May 17, 2006

No. 5 North Carolina got seven innings of no-hit ball from right-hander Luke Putkonen and held on for its record eighth shutout of season Tuesday in a 7-0 win over visiting UNC Greensboro at Boshamer Stadium. In the process, the Tar Heels (42-10) also won their 32nd home game of the season, matching a school record set a year ago. (Tar Heel Blue)

Related: Baseball, Baseball Recruiting

UNC Baseball Season Update
North Carolina is on a three-game winning streak heading into a break this weekend. The Diamond Heels have won six straight ACC weekend series and...
Fri May 2, 2025

UNC Pitcher Jake Knapp Making the Most of His Last Shot
UNC pitcher Jake Knapp knew professional options were limited after his surgery. He knew the rehab and care would be better at UNC. Coach Scott...
Fri May 2, 2025

UNC Baseball Midweek Recap: Heels continue winning ways in pair of midweek clashes
After coming home from a long trip up to Pittsburgh, the Tar Heels were staring at a couple of midweek matchups before they got their...
Thu May 1, 2025

UNC Baseball Rolls To Run-Rule Victory Over Queens
UNC Baseball wrapped up its midweek double feature with a 14-3 run-rule victory over Queens on Wednesday at Boshamer Stadium (Highlights). The Tar Heels made...
Thu May 1, 2025