Key facts
- Colin Hynek hit a game-breaking three-run homer in the eighth inning.
- North Carolina defeated Mississippi 6-2 in the College World Series.
- Jason DeCaro, North Carolina's ace pitcher, recorded nine strikeouts.
- Mississippi's Dom Decker and Judd Utermark combined for a run in the seventh inning.
- North Carolina took the lead in the seventh with a sacrifice fly and RBI single.
- Caden Glauber secured the win in relief for North Carolina.
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. 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.