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UNC Baseball Approach vs USC in Game 2 of Chapel Hill Super ...

  • On Friday, the USC Trojans defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels 9-5 in Game 1 of the Chapel Hill Super Regional at Boshamer Stadium, powered by a go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning.
  • Trailing 5-1 after five innings, USC faced UNC starter Ryan Lynch, who surrendered only one run and three hits through five innings while the Tar Heels built an early commanding lead.
  • Sophomore right-hander Andrew Johnson secured the win with 3.1 scoreless innings of relief, while Dean Carpentier's blast—his first career grand slam in 132 collegiate games—served as the defining moment.
  • Victory positions USC one win away from their first College World Series appearance since 2001, with Game 2 set for Saturday at 11 a.m. PDT at Boshamer Stadium.
  • The Trojans have outscored opponents 64-19 during their five-game NCAA tournament winning streak, demonstrating the momentum needed to close out the best-of-three series against the Tar Heels.
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The Fayetteville Observer broke the news on Friday, June 5, 2026.
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