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Baseball To Host NC State For Weekend Series
March 25, 2021 | Baseball
The Rundown
Opponent: NC State
Dates: March 26-28
Site: Chapel Hill (Bryson Field at Boshamer Stadium)
First Pitch: Friday, 6 p.m. / Saturday, 1 p.m. / Sunday, 1 p.m. (ET)
TV: Friday (Click Here) / Saturday (Click Here) / Sunday (Click Here)
Listen: Click Here
Live Stats: Friday (Click Here) / Saturday (Click Here) / Sunday (Click Here)
Game Notes: North Carolina | NC State
Pitching Matchups
Friday: RHP Austin Love (4-0) vs. RHP Reid Johnston
Saturday: RHP Max Alba (2-1) vs. RHP Sam Highfill
Sunday: TBA vs. TBA
Top Storylines
• North Carolina enters the weekend after beating No. 8 ECU on Tuesday night at home. It was the Tar Heels' third top-10 win of the season (two vs. UVA).
• Danny Serretti's bat has come alive as of late. Over his last 10 games, he is slashing .350/.422/.825 with four home runs, three doubles, and a pair of triples.
• Freshman Tomas Frick has found his stroke at the plate in his last seven games, as he is 11-for-27 with four doubles and a home run.
• After not hitting a home run in his first 83 career at-bats, Clemente Inclan homered in four-straight games beginning against Liberty and spanning through the Clemson series (March 9-14). His performances earned him ACC Player of the Week on Monday (March 15). Since, in his last five games, he is 1-for-16 with an RBI.
• The Tar Heels lead the ACC in home runs with 24. They're the first UNC team to hit 24 home runs through 18 games since the 2009 team did it with 23.
• In addition to his 39-game on-base streak, Angel Zarate has hit safely in 13 of his last 14 games. Only one Tar Heel holds a longer streak since 1999 – Logan Warmoth (2016-2017).
• Angel Zarate has reached base in 39-straight games, dating back to UNC's 16-1 win over Liberty in the 2019 Chapel Hill regional.
• In addition to starting every game in center field, Justice Thompson ranks seventh in the ACC in hits (26). His defensive prowess will be on display against the Wolfpack, as he has consistently made incredible defensive plays, including robbing two home runs.
• North Carolina ranks fifth in team pitching with a collective 3.93 ERA. Friday starter Austin Love also ranks fifth in the league in opp. batting average (.182).
• Scott Forbes took the reigns from Mike Fox on Aug. 7, 2020, who wrapped up a legendary 22-year career at Carolina. He becomes just the fifth head coach of the Tar Heel baseball program since 1931.
Scouting the Wolfpack
• This weekend will mark the fourth-straight top 15 ACC opponent that Wolfpack has faced this season, and this will be the squad's first road series of the year. Eight ACC teams are nationally ranked this week in at least one of the six major polls, led by Louisville who is ranked inside the top 10 in five of them.
• NC State is led by Austin Murr at the plate, who is hitting .378 in 12 games. He has smashed a pair of home runs and leads the Wolfpack with five doubles.
Fan Information
• Gates open to the public 60 minutes before scheduled first pitch.
• In accordance with University and Department of Athletics policy and the Carolina Community Standards, guests must wear a face mask snugly over their nose and mouth at all times, except when actively eating or drinking.
• Fans must sit in their assigned seats and must comply with Carolina Community Standards or may be removed from the facility .
• Alcohol is available upon proof of ID from when gates open and sales will cease at the Top of the 7th inning.
• Parking – Fans may park in a number of parking lots, including Ehringhaus Lot, Stadium Drive, and the Raleigh Road Visitors Lot.
• ADA parking is available via the Rams Head Deck with a disability tag.
• The Hall of Honor will be closed to the general public during the 2021 Carolina Baseball Season
Concession Information
-1st base grill stand featuring bojangles chicken supremes, cheeseburgers, and hot dogs, as well as other ball park classics (popcorn, peanuts, pretzels, nachos, etc.)
-Home plate ice cream portable featuring Dippin' Dots, popcorn, pretzels and a selection of bottled Coke products
-Home plate beer cart with an assortment of beer brands and Coke products. Alcohol is available upon proof of ID from when gates open and sales will cease at the Top of the 7th inning.
