BY UNC ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Virginia’s Matt Thaiss has been voted the ACC Baseball Player of the Week, while North Carolina’s Zac Gallen garnered Pitcher of the Week accolades, the league office announced Monday afternoon.
Gallen tossed his second straight home complete game and his first career shutout on Friday to beat Boston College 1-0. The sophomore from Glassboro, New Jersey, struck out eight and allowed just two walks and three hits, facing only five more than the minimum. With the win, he improved to 3-3 on the year and now holds a 2.98 ERA in conference play. Gallen has struck out 46 in 54.1 innings against ACC opponents with just 12 walks.
Gallen and the Tar Heels host UNCG Tuesday at 6 p.m. in their final game prior breaking for exams.
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Virginia’s Matt Thaiss has been voted the ACC Baseball Player of the Week, while North Carolina’s Zac Gallen garnered Pitcher of the Week accolades, the league office announced Monday afternoon.
Gallen tossed his second straight home complete game and his first career shutout on Friday to beat Boston College 1-0. The sophomore from Glassboro, New Jersey, struck out eight and allowed just two walks and three hits, facing only five more than the minimum. With the win, he improved to 3-3 on the year and now holds a 2.98 ERA in conference play. Gallen has struck out 46 in 54.1 innings against ACC opponents with just 12 walks.
Gallen and the Tar Heels host UNCG Tuesday at 6 p.m. in their final game prior breaking for exams.
