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Johnny Castagnozzi's shift to third base makes UNC more dynamic in Duke series win

By Shelby Swanson | March 26

In the Diamond Heels’ previous game against North Carolina A&T, Johnny Castagnozzi started at third base, which pushed Mac Horvath to right field. ...

UNC baseball clinches series win with 5-3 victory over Duke

By Jarrett Kidd | March 25

This victory clinched the series for the Tar Heels against their Tobacco Road rival and set them up nicely for the rest of conference play.

No. 15 Diamond Heels drop game two against Duke to even up home rivalry series

By Grace Nugent | March 25

Much like the second game against Virginia, a combination of costly defensive errors and an inability to get hits with men on base crippled UNC.

Max Carlson earns first win of the 2023 season in No. 15 UNC baseball's 6-3 win over Duke

By Jarrett Kidd | March 24

The demonstrated consistent pitching is a reassuring sign that the Tar Heels will continue to be a top competitor in the ACC as the season persists.

No. 15 Diamond Heels defeat North Carolina A&T, 6-4, in midweek matchup

By Grace Nugent | March 21

The Diamond Heels took the lead in the first behind homers from Vance Honeycutt and Alberto Osuna. From there they held onto it – albeit sometimes by ...

No. 18 Diamond Heels rout Charlotte, 16-3, in midweek victory on the road

By Brendan Lunga | March 14

The entire UNC offense exploded to score 16 runs, its season-high in runs scored.

Bounceback performance from pitching staff helps UNC baseball avoid sweep against Virginia

By Matthew Maynard | March 14

As ACC play begins and the Tar Heels aim to prepare themselves to make a run for the College World Series, having pitching depth and experience – combined ...

UNC baseball wraps up first ACC series with 6-0 win over Virginia

By Matthew Maynard | March 13

The No. 14 North Carolina baseball team (12-5, 1-2 ACC) pitched a shutout in game three of the weekend series against No. 17 Virginia (14-1, 2-1 ACC), ...

UNC baseball surrenders early lead in Saturday's 8-4 loss to Virginia

By Evan Rogers | March 13

Despite jumping out to a three-run lead, the No. 14 North Carolina baseball team (11-4, 0-2 ACC) fell to the No. 17 Virginia Cavaliers (14-0, 2-0 ACC), ...

UNC baseball falls 7-3 to Virginia to open ACC play

By Evan Rogers | March 10

In its conference opener, the No. 14 North Carolina baseball team (11-4, 0-1 ACC) fell to the No. 17 Virginia Cavaliers (13-0, 1-0 ACC), 7-3, on Friday ...

UNC junior infielder Jackson Van De Brake stumps out the opposition during the baseball team's win against Stony Brook on Sunday, March 5, 2023.

UNC's bats come to life in 15-4 thrashing over Stony Brook in series finale

By Charlie Haines | March 6

Following a shaky two-game start to the series, North Carolina responded emphatically on Sunday with an impressive 15-4 win that was led by its cast of ...

Diamond Heels cap off weekend sweep with 15-4 win over Stony Brook

By Moira Martin | March 5

The North Carolina baseball team (9-3) complete a series sweep of Stony Brook (0-9) with a dominant 15-4 performance in Sunday’s matinee.

Diamond Heels narrowly escape upset against Stony Brook in Friday night matchup

By Moira Martin | March 4

Max Carlson’s 7.1 inning quality start, the longest of his career, was crucial for the Diamond Heels’ success. The ace finished his outing recording ...

Diamond Heels ride power hitters to sweep over VCU

By Grace Nugent and Anna Page Lancaster | March 2

For the first time since 1999, the Diamond Heels have smashed 17 home runs in nine outings. Eight of those homers came on Tuesday and Wednesday in North ...

Youth baseball tournament to raise money for UNC children's rehabilitation

By Carly Breland | March 2

The second annual Cloudbuster Invitational — a youth baseball tournament benefiting the Fitch Family Comprehensive Pediatric Rehabilitation Program ...

Diamond Heels defeat VCU to sweep Rams in two-game series

By Anna Page Lancaster | March 1

Runs were scored in nearly every inning, but the Tar Heels secured their win in the bottom of the third when Jackson Van De Brake homered and Mac Horvath ...

No. 13 Diamond Heels go yard five times in 10-4 victory over Virginia Commonwealth

By Grace Nugent | February 28

Three-run homers from both Frick and Horvath, in the third and the sixth, respectively, proved to be the fuel for the Diamond Heels offense.

Diamond Heels drop final game of ECU weekend series at Boshamer Stadium, 6-5

By Grace Nugent | February 27

The seventh inning saw the Pirates score four behind a single and two doubles, giving them a lead and the win.

Bullpen struggles plague Diamond Heels in series loss against East Carolina

By Evan Rogers | February 27

In a two-game series against East Carolina, the Tar Heels found themselves on the brink of sweeping the weekend. But in both contests, three-run leads ...

Diamond Heels give up six-run eighth inning in losing effort at ECU

By Grace Nugent | February 25

The eighth inning saw the Pirates explode with a six-run scoring barrage that ultimately doomed the Heel’s hopes of their first win at Clark-LeClair ...