The UNC Tar Heels baseball team is set to face the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in a critical three-game series. This matchup features two highly ranked teams, with the Tar Heels at No. 3 and the Yellow Jackets at No. 2 in the USA TODAY Sports coaches poll. Both teams have impressive records and are serious contenders for the national championship.
Key Matchup Details
The series will take place at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill. Here are the specifics for the opening game:
- Date: Friday, April 17
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
- Location: Boshamer Stadium, Chapel Hill
- TV Channel: ACC Network Extra
- Streaming: ESPN+, Fubo
Starting Pitchers
The Tar Heels will start right-handed pitcher Jason DeCaro (5-2, 2.58 ERA), who has recorded 39 strikeouts over 45 ⅓ innings. Opposing him will be Georgia Tech’s Tate McKee (6-0, 3.50 ERA), who has 45 strikeouts in 43 ⅔ innings.
Team Statistics
Here’s a breakdown of the teams’ season performance:
| Statistic | UNC Tar Heels | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Average | .285 | .359 |
| Slugging Percentage | .424 | .630 |
| On-Base Percentage | .383 | .477 |
| Doubles | 66 | 90 |
| Home Runs | 32 | 73 |
| Strikeouts/Walks | 275/169 | 326/136 |
| Errors | 40 | 28 |
Upcoming Games
The series schedule is as follows:
- Game 1: Friday, April 17, 6 p.m., ACC Network Extra
- Game 2: Saturday, April 18, Noon, ACC Network
- Game 3: Sunday, April 19, 1 p.m., ACC Network
With both teams showing phenomenal potential, the series promises to be an exciting showcase of college baseball talent. Fans looking to attend the games can find tickets through El-Balad.
