USC Wins Game 1 Over North Carolina, 9-5

Another comeback victory for the USC baseball team but this time at the Super Regionals.

The Trojans scored eight straight runs to overcome a three-run deficit and defeated North Carolina, 9-5, before 3,847 at Bryson Field.

USC shortstop Dean Carpentier just hit a grand slam to give the Trojans a 6-5 lead in the sixth inning over North Carolina. Andrew Lamb also homered.

The Trojans have added three more in the seventh inning and it’s now 9-5. Quite a score given that USC trailed 5-1 after five innings.

The Tar Heels led 5-2 as USC ace Mason Edwards went just three innings and struggled with his control.

A key for USC was the bullpen as Chase Herrell, Ben Cushnie and Andrew Johnson pitched six innings and allowed only one run.

6 thoughts on “USC Wins Game 1 Over North Carolina, 9-5

  1. Not a good sign when SC’s ace Edwards cannot get to the 4th inning, and the Trojans needed a big break to even get back in the game

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  2. Nothing like having a winning streak in sports. Builds confidence. Everyone seems to play over their head. Particularly when you have the streak during the playoffs. Five straight wins.

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