BY UNC ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The No. 14 North Carolina baseball team continues it 11-game homestand with a pair of non-conference midweek games, hosting Western Carolina at Boshamer Stadium on Tuesday and Penn State Wednesday. Both games are scheduled to being at 4 p.m.
The Tar Heels extended their winning streak to five games on Sunday, defeating Stony Brook 15-4 to complete a three-game series sweep. Jackson Van De Brake hit two home runs in the game, while Tomas Frick collected a career-high four hits.
Van De Brake was selected as one of Collegiate Baseball's National Players of the Week after he belted four home runs with 10 RBIs as he went 7-for-17 at the plate. Before hitting two home runs against Stony Brook, he smashed a pair of home runs earlier in the week against VCU. He also walked five times.
UNC has launched 16 home runs during its five-game winning streak and scored 49 runs. In addition to Van De Brake's four dingers, Frick hit three as did Vance Honeycutt and Mac Horvath.
Horvath ranks second in the ACC in home runs (7) and stolen bases (8), while Frick leads the league with seven doubles.
About Western Carolina
The Catamounts enter Tuesday's game riding a three-game winning streak after sweeping Eastern Kentucky last weekend. James Hinson, who leads WCU with a 1.410 OPS, went 6-of-14 in the series with three home runs, including a grand slam. Nate Stocum also homered twice in the series.
The Series Against Western Carolina
North Carolina has won 12 straight over the Catamounts dating back to 1977 and owns a 15-2 all-time series advantage. Tuesday's game will be the first meeting between the UNC system institutions since 2018.
About Penn State
The Nittany Lions have taken up residency in the Triangle, playing its previous eight games in Cary, N.C., with home more on the docket following Wednesday's game in Chapel Hill. Penn State improved to 7-3 overall with a 15-2 win over Holy Cross on Monday. Tayven Kelley leads the team with a 1.082 OPS and .375 batting average. Kyle Hannon has been successful in all nine of his stolen base attempts.
The Series Against Penn State
The series against Penn State dates to 1913, but the Tar Heels and Nittany Lions have only played thirteen times in 110 years. UNC holds a 7-6 all-time series. Wednesday's game is the Tar Heels' first game against Penn State since 2007 when they took two of three from PSU at The Bosh.
Two For Tuesday
Buy two reserved tickets for just $10. Fans can also enjoy two hot dogs for the price of one. This offer is valid for all Tuesday home games and tickets must be purchased online.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The No. 14 North Carolina baseball team continues it 11-game homestand with a pair of non-conference midweek games, hosting Western Carolina at Boshamer Stadium on Tuesday and Penn State Wednesday. Both games are scheduled to being at 4 p.m.
The Tar Heels extended their winning streak to five games on Sunday, defeating Stony Brook 15-4 to complete a three-game series sweep. Jackson Van De Brake hit two home runs in the game, while Tomas Frick collected a career-high four hits.
Van De Brake was selected as one of Collegiate Baseball's National Players of the Week after he belted four home runs with 10 RBIs as he went 7-for-17 at the plate. Before hitting two home runs against Stony Brook, he smashed a pair of home runs earlier in the week against VCU. He also walked five times.
UNC has launched 16 home runs during its five-game winning streak and scored 49 runs. In addition to Van De Brake's four dingers, Frick hit three as did Vance Honeycutt and Mac Horvath.
Horvath ranks second in the ACC in home runs (7) and stolen bases (8), while Frick leads the league with seven doubles.
| Pitching Matchups | Tuesday | 4 p.m. (ACCNX) | Wednesday | 4 p.m. (ACCNX) |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | LHP Kyle Percival | LHP Will Sandy |
| WCU / Penn State | RHP Coby Ingle | TBA |
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About Western Carolina
The Catamounts enter Tuesday's game riding a three-game winning streak after sweeping Eastern Kentucky last weekend. James Hinson, who leads WCU with a 1.410 OPS, went 6-of-14 in the series with three home runs, including a grand slam. Nate Stocum also homered twice in the series.
The Series Against Western Carolina
North Carolina has won 12 straight over the Catamounts dating back to 1977 and owns a 15-2 all-time series advantage. Tuesday's game will be the first meeting between the UNC system institutions since 2018.
About Penn State
The Nittany Lions have taken up residency in the Triangle, playing its previous eight games in Cary, N.C., with home more on the docket following Wednesday's game in Chapel Hill. Penn State improved to 7-3 overall with a 15-2 win over Holy Cross on Monday. Tayven Kelley leads the team with a 1.082 OPS and .375 batting average. Kyle Hannon has been successful in all nine of his stolen base attempts.
The Series Against Penn State
The series against Penn State dates to 1913, but the Tar Heels and Nittany Lions have only played thirteen times in 110 years. UNC holds a 7-6 all-time series. Wednesday's game is the Tar Heels' first game against Penn State since 2007 when they took two of three from PSU at The Bosh.
Two For Tuesday
Buy two reserved tickets for just $10. Fans can also enjoy two hot dogs for the price of one. This offer is valid for all Tuesday home games and tickets must be purchased online.
