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UNC Baseball Notebook: Marathon Win, Grit Get It Done vs. Duke

This weekend's 32-inning UNC vs. Duke baseball series highlighted the Tar Heels' teamwork and another big aspect of play this season: grit, a term that has become part of this team's identity. Coach Scott Forbes consistently talks about playing the full 27 outs, but in Saturday's rubber match, his team played 42 and exhibited a new level of fight. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Baseball Outlasts Duke in Extra Innings, Wins Weekend Series

A Duke error in the bottom of the 14th inning helped the Diamond Heels walk off the Blue Devils 8-7 in the longest game in the history of the rivalry. Finally, in the 14th inning, UNC made good on its chance. Tyson Bass led off with a walk, then advanced to second on a bunt. That brought up Alex Madera, who chopped a ground ball to the right side. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Baseball wins 14-inning classic against Duke with impressive relief pitching

Fourteen innings were more than enough for Alex Madera. He drove the 466th pitch up the middle, and the ball took a bounce off of the glove of the Duke second baseman. The error scored Tyson Bass from second base to give No. 19 UNC a marathon 8-7 victory at Boshamer Stadium on Saturday (Highlights) to take two of three from the Blue Devils. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC baseball can’t weather tough pitching night with missed offensive chances

It was a painful pitching night for No. 19 UNC, with potential repercussions for the Tar Heels’ bullpen. The pitching that had been so dependable put UNC in a hole it couldn’t dig out of in a 9–5 loss to Duke at Boshamer Stadium on Friday, when the staff tied a season-high for runs allowed. Sophomore right-hander Jason DeCaro (loser, 4–3) struggled. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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 had the tying run on third and the potential go-ahead run on first. In need of a big play, Alex Madera turned a double play that quite frankly might already be the play of the year. One play could change an entire series. (Keeping It Heel)

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 RBI, from North Carolina softball joins (30:43), as does Makayla Paige, UNC's NCAA Champion in the 800m (47:41). Plus: Tar Heel baseball gets its no-hitter (1:01:28). (Listen To Podcast)

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 themselves in a bases-loaded pickle in the ninth with no outs and a two-run lead when Walker McDuffie entered. The freshman got the first out before an unbelievable effort from Madera sealed the win. (GoHeels.com)

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 running and an outstanding defense to hold on for the 4-3 win over Duke (Highlights). Jake Knapp authored a gem in the opening game for the third straight series since taking over the top pitching spot. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Baseball features four players who earned Midseason All-American honors

The UNC baseball program, ranked No. 19 in D1 Baseball's latest Top 25 Poll, had four players earn midseason All-American honors for their efforts through the midway point of the 2025 season. Graduate right-handed pitcher Jake Knapp was named a First-Team All-American by D1 Baseball. Perfect Game also released their midseason All-American squads. (Keeping It Heel)

UNC Baseball Set To Host Duke

Rivalry week is here as the North Carolina Tar Heels prepare to face Duke in a weekend series in Boshamer Stadium. Schedule - Game 1: Thursday, April 3 - 7 PM ET, ACCN, Giveaway: Sunglasses. Game 2: Friday, April 4 - 6 PM ET, ACCNX, Giveaway: Trading Cards Pack 3, Game 3: Saturday, April 5 - 2 PM ET, ACCNX, ServPro First Responders Day. (GoHeels.com)

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