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Tar Heels Tap Boaz for Crucial Matchup
17 Jun
Summary
- Folger Boaz will start Wednesday's game at 2 p.m. Eastern.
- Boaz has a 7.03 ERA over 56 1/3 innings pitched.
- The team aims to save Caden Glauber for potential elimination games.
North Carolina's baseball team is set to start junior left-hander Folger Boaz in Wednesday's 2 p.m. Eastern game against West Virginia. Boaz, typically the team's third starter, returns to the mound after a layoff of over two weeks. His last appearance was a solid outing in the NCAA regional, where he pitched 3 1/3 innings.
Coach Scott Forbes believes Boaz is ready, citing his outstanding performance against East Carolina and high confidence. Despite a 7.03 ERA over 56 1/3 innings this season, Forbes feels Boaz can secure a win.
Consideration was given to freshman Caden Glauber, but Forbes opted to save him. Glauber's pitch count from recent games made him a risk for potential further use, making Boaz the safer choice for this crucial matchup.
Bullpen options behind Boaz include Jackson Rose and Matthew Matthijs, with Glauber and Walker McDuffie also available if needed. A win for North Carolina advances them to the championship finals, while a loss necessitates an elimination game on Thursday.
