Tar Heels ride that special "something," back to Omaha

Posted Jun 8, 2009
The standing ovations began in the eighth inning after star first baseman Dustin Ackley grounded out in what will likely be the final home at bat of his career at North Carolina. They continued as one-by-one, other key contributors to the Tar Heels' unprecedented run of baseball success took their final curtain calls in front of the Boshamer Stadium faithful. (Wilmington Star News)

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