WRAL: NC State pitcher Carlos Rodon was named USA Baseball’s Richard W. “Dick” Case Player of the Year Tuesday, joining the likes of Stephen Strasburg and Ryan Zimmerman. The award is given annually to USA Baseball’s top player while honoring the memory of the organization’s founding executive director and CEO. Rodon, a Holly Springs native, […]
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Freidlander on the CWS match up
Brett Freidlander is generally one of the more reliable folks covering the ACC, and in particular, State. Just check out the difference between his take and Caulton Tudor’s earlier this week. Wilmington Star News: But while Baseball America magazine confirmed that back in February when it featured both the Wolfpack and Tar Heels on the […]
Tudor: State, UNC should “unite” in Omaha
Caulton Tudor (N&O): If you’re a N.C. State fan or if you’re a UNC fan, and if you’re going to Omaha for the College World Series, bury the hatchet just this one time. Please. Of the eight qualifying teams, State and UNC fans face the longest journey to Omaha. But unless I’m off base on […]
‘Pack Nine Down Marshall to Open Season
Since we all need a break from last night’s events- NC State defeated Marshall to open baseball season 10-3 today. Trea Turner broke the game open with a bases clearing double, and Carlos Rodon picked up his first college win in his debut, pitching a stellar four innings (5th through 8th). Ogburn went the first […]
Pack beats Georgia Southern 5-2, Stays Alive
Cory Mazzoni got the victory, going eight innings and scattering four hits with 12 strikeouts. State will face Stetson at 1pm Sunday in another elimination game. Stetson rallied from five runs down on Friday night to beat State 8-7. The winner will have to defeat top-seed South Carolina twice, with the first game at 7pm […]
