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North Carolina advances toward College World Series finals

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OMAHA, Neb. — Gavin Gallaher’s two-run triple in the seventh inning gave North Carolina a 5-2 win over West Virginia on Sunday night, sending the Tar Heels to consecutive College World Series victories and putting them one win away from reaching the best-of-three finals next weekend. The Tar Heels (52-12-1) will be off until Wednesday and will face the winner of Tuesday’s elimination matchup between West Virginia and Troy; coach Scott Forbes said the team aims to play well Wednesday. The game included three unearned runs off Big 12 pitcher of the year Maxx Yehl and featured booster Eric Church cheering in a suite.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

Since 2006 UNC had not opened a CWS appearance with two straight wins.
Sunday night in Omaha, UNC and West Virginia played a College World Series game.
In the seventh inning Gavin Gallaher hit a two-run triple, breaking a 2-2 tie.
UNC scored three unearned runs in the seventh off pitcher Maxx Yehl to take the lead.
UNC is off until Wednesday and will face the winner of Tuesday’s elimination game; one more victory sends them to the finals.

Why This Matters to You

If you're a Tar Heels fan, this is a moment of pride. UNC is one win away from the College World Series finals. They've shown resilience and skill, especially Gavin Gallaher with his game-changing two-run triple. Share the excitement with fellow fans and keep an eye on Wednesday's game.

The Bottom Line

UNC's victory over West Virginia has put them in a strong position for the finals. Their performance, particularly Gallaher's, has been impressive. But it's not over yet. They'll face the winner of Tuesday's elimination game. So, if you're a baseball fan, don't miss Wednesday's showdown. Worth forwarding if you know a Tar Heels supporter.