The UNC baseball squad fought its way to the ACC Championship on Sunday afternoon, looking to capture its second-consecutive conference tournament crown.
Despite massive wins on Friday and Saturday, North Carolina failed to finish the job on Sunday, losing 13-6 to Georgia Tech, arguably the best team in college baseball.
Several Diamond Heels (45-11-1, 22-8 ACC) shined amongst all the ACC stars, though. UNC shortstop Jake Schaffner, outfielders Owen Hull and Rom Kellis V made the All-Tournament Team.
Schaffner proved near impossible for opposing pitchers to retire, going 6-for-12 with three walks, four runs, and four runs batted in. Schaffner’s best game came during North Carolina’s 13-5, ACC Semifinal win over Pitt, with four hits and two runs.
Hull, UNC’s best hitter during the regular season, continued to prove that moniker during his first-ever ACC Tournament. Across three games, Hull recorded six hits in 14 plate appearances, adding eight RBIs and three runs.
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Kellis played in just 26 regular season games, but is showing early signs of a postseason breakout star. Through the Diamond Heels’ ACC Championship run, Kellis mashed 4-for-8 with seven RBI and two runs.
Pitching is the hallmark of North Carolina’s success, but lacked in the conference tournament. UNC didn’t need an ACC Championship to make the NCAA Tournament, but will want its arms well-rested before the Regional Round.
The good thing about three Diamond Heel hitters making All-Tournament team? It shows the bats are just as dangerous.
Hits will be tougher to come by the deeper teams get into NCAA Tournament play, but with Hull, Schaffner and now Kellis leading the way, opposing pitchers are in for a treat.
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