Nine seconds swung Carolina's CWS hopes

Posted Jun 21, 2013
When Brian Holberton leaned just enough to the right side of the plate, pulled his left arm back and out of the reach of the Wolfpack catcher and juuust managed to swipe his right hand across home plate ahead of Austin's tag, the home plate umpire, Joe Burleson, signaled "safe," and North Carolina had the only run they were going to need to see a third straight elimination game Friday night. (WRAL Sports Fan)

Related: Baseball, Baseball Recruiting

UNC shortstop Alex Madera turns an incredible double-play to secure victory over rival Duke
The UNC baseball program found itself hanging on to a one-run lead in the top of the ninth inning against Duke. With one out, Duke...
Fri Apr 4, 2025

Carolina Insider Podcast: Basketball, Football Updates; No-Hitter; Makayla Paige, Kat Rodriguez Join
Transfer portal season is in full swing for UNC Basketball while Football nears the end of spring practice (7:55). Kat Rodriguez, the nation's leader in...
Fri Apr 4, 2025

UNC Baseball Wins Thursday Night Thriller Over Duke
Perry Hargett's hustle and Alex Madera's crazy double play secured a 4-3 win for the Diamond Heels on Thursday against Duke. The Tar Heels found...
Fri Apr 4, 2025

UNC beats Duke with excellent pitching, smart baserunning, huge game-ending double play
Excellent pitching and just enough offense has been a dependable formula for No. 19 UNC Baseball. On Thursday, the Tar Heels mixed in smart base...
Fri Apr 4, 2025