After dropping Friday’s series opener against Virginia, the 16th-ranked UNC baseball team got one back on Saturday at Boshamer Stadium–as junior Ashton McGee hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth to give the Tar Heels a 5-4 victory.

Both teams were tied 4-4 entering the fifth inning, before a long streak of scoreless play was ultimately interrupted by McGee’s game-winning hit.

UNC improved to 32-12 with the win, while Virginia dropped to 26-19 with the loss.

In addition to McGee’s crucial RBI, the Tar Heels also received two RBIs from Ike Freeman and another from freshman Aaron Sabato.

Up Next:

The Tar Heels will try to clinch the series victory on Sunday, with first pitch set for 1 p.m.

 

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