Key facts
- Colin Hynek hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning to break a 2-2 tie.
- North Carolina defeated Mississippi 6-2 in the College World Series.
- Dom Decker doubled and scored on Judd Utermark's single to give Mississippi a 2-1 lead in the seventh.
- Jake Schaffner's sacrifice fly and Gavin Gallaher's line drive gave North Carolina a 3-2 lead in the seventh.
- North Carolina's ace Jason DeCaro struck out nine batters in 6 2/3 innings.
Colin Hynek's three-run homer in the eighth inning propelled North Carolina to a 6-2 victory over Mississippi in the College World Series on Friday night. The Tar Heels, trailing 2-1, had taken a 3-2 lead in the seventh inning with a sacrifice fly from Jake Schaffner and a go-ahead RBI single from Gavin Gallaher. Mississippi had initially taken a 1-0 lead in the third inning when Dom Decker doubled and scored on Judd Utermark's single. Decker also had a double off North Carolina ace Jason DeCaro, who struck out nine batters over 6 2/3 innings. Caden Glauber (11-0) secured the win in relief. North Carolina (51-12-1) will advance to face West Virginia, while Mississippi (41-22) will play in an elimination game against Troy.