North Carolina
Duke
Baseball Welcomes Duke For Weekend Series
April 8, 2021 | Baseball
The Rundown
Opponent:Â Duke
Dates:Â April 9-11
Site:Â Chapel Hill (Bryson Field at Boshamer Stadium)
First Pitch: Friday, 6 p.m. / Saturday, 1 p.m. / Sunday, 12 p.m. (ET)
TV: Friday (Click Here) / Saturday (Click Here) / Sunday (Click Here)
Listen:Â Click Here
Live Stats:Â Click Here
Game Notes: North Carolina | Duke
Pitching Matchups
Friday: RHP Austin Love (4-1) vs. RHP Cooper Stinson (2-1)
Saturday: LHP Shawn Rapp (0-0) vs. RHP Henry Williams (2-3)
Sunday:Â RHP Max Carlson (2-2) vs. RHP Jack Carey (1-1)
Top Storylines
• North Carolina enters the weekend series after it's first extra-inning game of the year, a 3-2 win in 10 innings against South Carolina on Tuesday.
• In his last two appearances out of the bullpen, Gage Gillian has been electric. Against FSU and SC, he combined for 7.1, 10 strikeouts, three hits and no walks.
• The Tar Heels rank second in the ACC in home runs with 34. Carolina hit four home runs at ECU last Tuesday. Since, UNC has hit just one.
• Caleb Roberts has been impressive in the Tar Heels' last seven games. In his last 28 at-bats, he has collected 13 hits, which has included three doubles, two home runs and six RBI. His RBI single was the go-ahead run against South Carolina.
• Carolina started four true freshman against Florida State on Friday night. It was the first time in 2021 that Coach Forbes has elected for four first-year players in the starting lineup.
• UNC junior Joey Lancellotti will miss the rest of the 2021 baseball season after undergoing Tommy John surgery last week. Lancellotti made four appearances for the Tar Heels this season with an ERA of 2.45.
• Hunter Stokely has seen action seven of the last eight games and has blasted a pair of home runs and three RBI. He has made four starts during that time period after starting once in the Tar Heels first 19 games. His pinch-hit RBI against SC Tuesday proved essential in Charlotte.
• Shawn Rapp will be making his first start of the year on Saturday. In his career, he made 22 appearances out of the bullpen and thrown 22 innings (2.05 ERA, 17 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 11 BB, 27 SO).
• Scott Forbes is the only first-year head coach among Power 5 conference programs in 2021.
• 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.
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. Â
• 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.Â
• 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
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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 productsÂ
-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.
