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North Carolina shuts out USC 4-0 to force Game 3

Created at 5 Jun · 11:09 PM4 sources↑ Market-relevant4 events
IN SHORT

North Carolina's Jason DeCaro pitched a complete-game shutout, allowing only two hits, to defeat USC 4-0 in Game 2 of the NCAA Super Regionals. This victory forces a decisive Game 3 in the series.

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Key Numbers

4-0North Carolina victory margin over USC
2hits allowed by DeCaro

Who's Involved

Jason DeCaro
North Carolina pitcher who threw a complete-game shutout
North Carolina
Team that won Game 2 to force a decisive Game 3
USC
Team that was shut out in Game 2

↳ Why This Matters

The outcome of this game forces a winner-take-all Game 3, determining which team advances in the NCAA Tournament.

Key facts

  • North Carolina defeated USC 4-0 in Game 2 of the NCAA Super Regionals.
  • Jason DeCaro pitched a complete game shutout for North Carolina.
  • DeCaro allowed only two hits and no walks.
  • The win forces a decisive Game 3 in the series.

North Carolina's Jason DeCaro delivered a dominant performance, pitching a complete-game shutout to defeat USC 4-0 in Game 2 of the NCAA Super Regionals. DeCaro surrendered only two hits and issued no walks, securing the victory for North Carolina and forcing a decisive Game 3 in the series. This result evens the series after USC won Game 1. USC starting pitcher Grant Govel allowed only one run, but North Carolina evened the best-of-three Super Regional on Saturday.

Frequently asked questions

North Carolina defeated USC with a final score of 4-0.

Jason DeCaro was the pitcher for North Carolina, throwing a complete-game shutout.

North Carolina's pitcher Jason DeCaro allowed only two hits in the game.

The win forces a decisive Game 3 in the NCAA Super Regional series against USC.

What Happens Next

01Game 3 of the NCAA Super Regional between North Carolina and USC will be played.
02The winner of Game 3 will advance in the NCAA tournament.

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How It Developed

6 Jun · 9:34 PM
USC's offense struggled in Game 2, with their starting pitcher allowing only one run in the loss to North Carolina.
New York Post via PiQSuite
6 Jun · 9:15 PM
Jason DeCaro pitched a complete-game shutout to lead North Carolina to a 4-0 victory over USC in Game 2, forcing a decisive Game 3.
Los Angeles Times via PiQSuite
6 Jun · 12:22 AM
The new article highlights USC's bullpen stepping up to rescue starting pitcher Mason Edwards in their comeback win against North Carolina.
New York Post via PiQSuite
5 Jun · 10:39 PM
Dean Carpentier's grand slam fueled USC's 9-5 comeback victory over North Carolina in Game 1 of the Chapel Hill Super Regional.
Los Angeles Times via PiQSuite

Sources

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Dean Carpentier hits grand slam, powers USC to super regional win over North Carolinam.piqsuite.com
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USC's bullpen takes ace off hook during big comeback win at Super Regionalm.piqsuite.com
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North Carolina's Jason DeCaro shuts out USC baseball to force decisive Game 3m.piqsuite.com
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USC baseball's red-hot offense goes cold in loss to North Carolinam.piqsuite.com

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