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North Carolina Gains Inside Track to College World Series Finals with 5-2 Win over West Virginia

On Sunday, June 14, North Carolina defeated West Virginia 5-2 at the College World Series, with co-captain Gavin Gallaher's seventh-inning two-run triple breaking a 2-2 tie to secure the Tar Heels' second consecutive victory in Omaha.
Two West Virginia errors in the seventh inning handed North Carolina an opportunity to break the stalemate. The Tar Heels capitalized on the defensive miscues to score three unearned runs against Mountaineers pitcher Maxx Yehl.
UNC starter Ryan Lynch allowed two runs over 4 2/3 innings before Walker McDuffie earned the win with 3 2/3 scoreless innings of relief. Caden Glauber secured the save, striking out two batters in the final frame.
With the victory, North Carolina remains undefeated in the tournament and needs one more win to reach the best-of-three championship series. The Tar Heels await their next opponent on Wednesday, June 17.
Winning its first two games in Omaha marks a significant milestone for the Tar Heels, who have not achieved this feat in 20 years. The Mountaineers must now recover to continue their postseason run in the elimination bracket.

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Winston-Salem Journal

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Gallaher lifts UNC past West Virginia

Gavin Gallaher hit a tiebreaking two-run triple during a three-run seventh inning to help No. 5 North Carolina produce a 5-2 victory over No. 16 West Virginia on Sunday night in Men's College World Series play at Omaha, Neb.

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'Mr. Clutch' Gavin Gallaher delivers again for North Carolina with go-ahead 2-run triple

North Carolina pounced early, but it was Gavin Gallaher’s seventh-inning go-ahead two-run triple as the Tar Heels defeated West Virginia 5-2 in Game 6 of the Men’s College World Series.

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UNC advances in College World Series finals with 5-2 win over West Virginia

The Tar Heels scored three unearned runs against Big 12 pitcher of the year Maxx Yehl to break a 2-all tie in the seventh.

3 days ago·Raleigh, United States

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North Carolina 5, West Virginia 2

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North Carolina gains inside track to CWS finals with win over West Virginia

UNC opened a CWS with two straight wins for the first time in eight appearances since 2006 and need one more victory to reach the best-of-three finals next weekend.

3 days ago·Orlando, United States

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West Virginia gives up 3 runs in 7th inning, falls to North Carolina at College World Series

Gavin Gallaher's two-run triple gave North Carolina the lead in the seventh inning to help send the Tar Heels to a 5-2 win over West Virginia in the College World Series.

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