He'd be starting at most places.

Nice win!

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They can't touch Shaffner.

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Change up was working today!

Man Shaffner touching 96…dealin

Pitching continues to be impressive.

Nice job by Shaffner to close it out. Andrews pitched well too.

Heavner was everywhere on both offense and defense and Luke Nixon did a little bit of everything too!

Won the series so only thing left is to sweep. Got a lot of bullpen if Marohn does not have his best stuff.

Both guys pounded the zone all day.

I'd be really scared facing us in a tournament setting with the depth of arms we have.

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Both guys pounded the zone all day.

I'd be really scared facing us in a tournament setting with the depth of arms we have.

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If only ACC tournament was double elimination instead of whatever wacky format it is now.

Big to secure the series, now let's get the damn sweep!!!

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ChemE94 said:

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Not sure I like the bunt there, but impressed sosa got down a good one

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You bunt there 100% of the time with man on 1st and 2nd and no outs.

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I agree that you bunt there in the 8th inning. Early in the game I don't like wasting outs for a possible payoff. Avent used to do that all the time no matter what and it drove me crazy. Your 3 and 4 hitters are there for a reason, let them swing the bat. I don't follow analytics, but I think even they say it's better to let your guys hit then bunt with the first 2 on.

Having said that, Sosa did a good job of getting the runners moved up. In the 7th after Luke led off, I thought he was going to bunt Lanphere and I was saying to myself you only have 9 outs left, don't give one away and Drew got a single and Luke went to 3rd. I have no problem with Heavner bunting for the tie run in that situation.

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Jtilley said:

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ChemE94 said:

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Not sure I like the bunt there, but impressed sosa got down a good one

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You bunt there 100% of the time with man on 1st and 2nd and no outs.

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I agree that you bunt there in the 8th inning. Early in the game I don't like wasting outs for a possible payoff. Avent used to do that all the time no matter what and it drove me crazy. Your 3 and 4 hitters are there for a reason, let them swing the bat. I don't follow analytics, but I think even they say it's better to let your guys hit then bunt with the first 2 on.

Having said that, Sosa did a good job of getting the runners moved up. In the 7th after Luke led off, I thought he was going to bunt Lanphere and I was saying to myself you only have 9 outs left, don't give one away and Drew got a single and Luke went to 3rd. I have no problem with Heavner bunting for the tie run in that situation.

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Some days the evil genius gets it right lol

Game 2 will start at approximately 4:35 p.m. pic.twitter.com/YGghT38yTl

— #Pack9 ⚾️ (@NCStateBaseball) March 15, 2025

VT got mouthy when they tied it up and got their panties in a bunch when Luke gave it back rounding 3rd. Might be some fireworks in game 3.

Just like Whitaker was a camo guy, Marohn like s the Black tops.

Game 20 vs. Virginia Tech pic.twitter.com/Q08cu6zBTl

— NC State Baseball Equipment (@PackBaseballEQ) March 15, 2025

DrummerboyWolf said:

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Jtilley said:

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ChemE94 said:

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Not sure I like the bunt there, but impressed sosa got down a good one

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You bunt there 100% of the time with man on 1st and 2nd and no outs.

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I agree that you bunt there in the 8th inning. Early in the game I don't like wasting outs for a possible payoff. Avent used to do that all the time no matter what and it drove me crazy. Your 3 and 4 hitters are there for a reason, let them swing the bat. I don't follow analytics, but I think even they say it's better to let your guys hit then bunt with the first 2 on.

Having said that, Sosa did a good job of getting the runners moved up. In the 7th after Luke led off, I thought he was going to bunt Lanphere and I was saying to myself you only have 9 outs left, don't give one away and Drew got a single and Luke went to 3rd. I have no problem with Heavner bunting for the tie run in that situation.

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I should have said in that situation, I agree you don't do it that early in the game with your cleanup guy up.

Glasswolf said:

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DrummerboyWolf said:

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Jtilley said:

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ChemE94 said:

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Not sure I like the bunt there, but impressed sosa got down a good one

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You bunt there 100% of the time with man on 1st and 2nd and no outs.

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I agree that you bunt there in the 8th inning. Early in the game I don't like wasting outs for a possible payoff. Avent used to do that all the time no matter what and it drove me crazy. Your 3 and 4 hitters are there for a reason, let them swing the bat. I don't follow analytics, but I think even they say it's better to let your guys hit then bunt with the first 2 on.

Having said that, Sosa did a good job of getting the runners moved up. In the 7th after Luke led off, I thought he was going to bunt Lanphere and I was saying to myself you only have 9 outs left, don't give one away and Drew got a single and Luke went to 3rd. I have no problem with Heavner bunting for the tie run in that situation.

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Some days the evil genius gets it right lol

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He has changed a lot in the last 5 or so years. I applaud him for acting more like Earl Weaver and not giving outs away.

Jtilley said:

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DrummerboyWolf said:

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Jtilley said:

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ChemE94 said:

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Not sure I like the bunt there, but impressed sosa got down a good one

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You bunt there 100% of the time with man on 1st and 2nd and no outs.

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I agree that you bunt there in the 8th inning. Early in the game I don't like wasting outs for a possible payoff. Avent used to do that all the time no matter what and it drove me crazy. Your 3 and 4 hitters are there for a reason, let them swing the bat. I don't follow analytics, but I think even they say it's better to let your guys hit then bunt with the first 2 on.

Having said that, Sosa did a good job of getting the runners moved up. In the 7th after Luke led off, I thought he was going to bunt Lanphere and I was saying to myself you only have 9 outs left, don't give one away and Drew got a single and Luke went to 3rd. I have no problem with Heavner bunting for the tie run in that situation.

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I should have said in that situation, I agree you don't do it that early in the game with your cleanup guy up.

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Yes definitely. Sorry when you said 100% if the time I was thinking the whole game.

Good start from RM

Game 20 vs. Virginia Tech pic.twitter.com/Q08cu6zBTl

— NC State Baseball Equipment (@PackBaseballEQ) March 15, 2025

Marohn has given up 1 solo shot and a 3 run shot. 2 out T2 4-1

VT really punishing the misses so far. Geez…

Side retired. VT scores 4 runs on 4 hits. 4-1 VT heading to the B2

Lanphere leads off with a walk.

VT makes a pitching change

That ball was smoked off the bat right back to the pitcher. Pack ties it up with a pitching change coming!

Wow what a bullet by McHugh up the middle. So glad it did not hit the pitcher.

Dude I thought that guy was about to be done for. Right for the temple is he didn't duck a hair at the last moment.

All of a sudden, Sosa batting over .300

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Safe

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How big a play will that end up being? Great hustle by Head and then again to score on the ensuing single.

1 on, 1 out T3 for VT.