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NCAA TOURNAMENT: Wolfpack Headed to Columbia

May 29, 2023
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NC State (35-19, 13-16 ACC) has been selected to the 2023 NCAA College World Series Tournament and will play in the Columbia Regional as the No. 3 seed.

The Wolfpack will be paired against No. 2-seed Campbell (44-13, 22-5 Big South) as tournament play begins Friday at 1 p.m. from Founders Park. Regional host South Carolina (39-19, 16-13 SEC) will open against four-seed Central Connecticut State (36-12, 25-5 NEC). The Columbia Regional is matched against the Gainesville Regional which contains Florida, Connecticut, Texas Tech, and Florida A&M.

One of the more explosive teams in the Southeastern Conference, South Carolina currently sits within the top 10 teams in the country in home runs hit with 110, but the Gamecocks dropped nine of its last 11 regular-season games after starting the season 30-4 overall. South Carolina defeated Georgia in the SEC Tournament before suffering back-to-back losses to LSU and Texas A&M. NC State holds a 35-22 all-time record over South Carolina, but the Gamecocks have the latest victory in Charlotte on April 2, 2019, dowing the Wolfpack, 10-8.

Entering postseason play with many outlets projected they would host, the Camels secured their second straight Big South Championship with back-to-back wins over USC Upstate who took two out of three from Campbell in the final weekend of the regular season. The Wolfpack last faced the Camels on March 2, 2022 when Campbell took the win in Buies Creek, 7-4.

Central Connecticut State heads into the tournament as the automatic qualifier from the Northeastern Conference after winning five games in four days with the final two victories coming against Wagner by a combined margin of 20 runs. Should the teams meet, NC State will face the Blue Devils for the first time in school history.

Stay tuned to Inside Pack Sports for more information as the Wolfpack’s postseason continues.

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8:04p, 6/3/23
A double works. 6-3

LFG!!!!!!!
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OMG CHASE YOU DIDN'T TAKE ANY PITCHES YOU KNOW YOU CAN'T HIT A BASEBALL UNLESS YOU TAKE PITCHES!!!!!!!!11111
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8:04p, 6/3/23
There we go fellas!
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8:06p, 6/3/23
Candaleria strikes out to end it. 6-3 pack- top of 7th coming up.
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8:08p, 6/3/23
We've now out hit them, but we've given up 7 walks. 7.
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8:10p, 6/3/23
Groover fields the hot shot for out#1
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In reply to CLTWolf • 8:12p, 6/3/23
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OMG CHASE YOU DIDN'T TAKE ANY PITCHES YOU KNOW YOU CAN'T HIT A BASEBALL UNLESS YOU TAKE PITCHES!!!!!!!!11111


I don't think anyone is suggesting you let strikes go right down the middle, but it's important to be selective and get your pitch. We've got a tired arm out there we can get hits off of now.
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8:13p, 6/3/23
First pitch to casas has been a strike all night…

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In reply to Borowolf10 • 8:15p, 6/3/23
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CLTWolf said:
OMG CHASE YOU DIDN'T TAKE ANY PITCHES YOU KNOW YOU CAN'T HIT A BASEBALL UNLESS YOU TAKE PITCHES!!!!!!!!11111


I don't think anyone is suggesting you let strikes go right down the middle, but it's important to be selective and get your pitch. We've got a tired arm out there we can get hits off of now.


To CLT's point though, I'd be willing to bet that if you went back and charted our early count swings, 90%+ of those have been fastballs in the zone. That's going to be your pitch almost every time. Our guys don't chase offspeed early very often if ever.
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In reply to Borowolf10 • 8:21p, 6/3/23
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CLTWolf said:
OMG CHASE YOU DIDN'T TAKE ANY PITCHES YOU KNOW YOU CAN'T HIT A BASEBALL UNLESS YOU TAKE PITCHES!!!!!!!!11111


I don't think anyone is suggesting you let strikes go right down the middle, but it's important to be selective and get your pitch. We've got a tired arm out there we can get hits off of now.
You have no idea what you're suggesting, let's just be honest here. You're just trotting out some baseball-isms you heard before because you think it's right. Please don't stop on my account though.

I sat right beside the dugout literally in front of the on deck circle yesterday close enough to hear the guys and Bo Robinson talk. Not once did I hear him say, "hey, take some pitches up there". These dudes have a pretty good idea how they're going to get pitched just like Gino knew yesterday he wasn't getting any first pitch fastballs and then fkn cranked a first pitch hanger for a bomb. He knew it was coming.


eye roll.
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8:21p, 6/3/23
Cozart had the plate blocked with his foot. Think he's out. But doubt we get this overturned.
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8:21p, 6/3/23
Cozart got him.
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In reply to Alex Gee • 8:22p, 6/3/23
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Borowolf10 said:
CLTWolf said:
OMG CHASE YOU DIDN'T TAKE ANY PITCHES YOU KNOW YOU CAN'T HIT A BASEBALL UNLESS YOU TAKE PITCHES!!!!!!!!11111


I don't think anyone is suggesting you let strikes go right down the middle, but it's important to be selective and get your pitch. We've got a tired arm out there we can get hits off of now.


To CLT's point though, I'd be willing to bet that if you went back and charted our early count swings, 90%+ of those have been fastballs in the zone. That's going to be your pitch almost every time. Our guys don't chase offspeed early very often if ever.
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8:22p, 6/3/23
If these umps had a bit of self respect we would get a close call. Gotta be some justice for all the *****ing and moaning
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In reply to CLTWolf • 8:23p, 6/3/23
CLTWolf said:
Borowolf10 said:
CLTWolf said:
OMG CHASE YOU DIDN'T TAKE ANY PITCHES YOU KNOW YOU CAN'T HIT A BASEBALL UNLESS YOU TAKE PITCHES!!!!!!!!11111


I don't think anyone is suggesting you let strikes go right down the middle, but it's important to be selective and get your pitch. We've got a tired arm out there we can get hits off of now.
You have no idea what you're suggesting, let's just be honest here. You're just trotting out some baseball-isms you heard before because you think it's right. Please don't stop on my account though.

I sat right beside the dugout literally in front of the on deck circle yesterday close enough to hear the guys and Bo Robinson talk. Not once did I hear him say, "hey, take some pitches up there". These dudes have a pretty good idea how they're going to get pitched just like Gino knew yesterday he wasn't getting any first pitch fastballs and then fkn cranked a first pitch hanger for a bomb. He knew it was coming.


eye roll.


Being selective at the plate is a baseballism?
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8:23p, 6/3/23
Omg we got the call!!!! Huge!!!
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**** yeah. Divine justice
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Lecroy I hope you pinch your balls sitting like that on the dugout fence.
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In reply to Borowolf10 • 8:24p, 6/3/23
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CLTWolf said:
Borowolf10 said:
CLTWolf said:
OMG CHASE YOU DIDN'T TAKE ANY PITCHES YOU KNOW YOU CAN'T HIT A BASEBALL UNLESS YOU TAKE PITCHES!!!!!!!!11111


I don't think anyone is suggesting you let strikes go right down the middle, but it's important to be selective and get your pitch. We've got a tired arm out there we can get hits off of now.
You have no idea what you're suggesting, let's just be honest here. You're just trotting out some baseball-isms you heard before because you think it's right. Please don't stop on my account though.

I sat right beside the dugout literally in front of the on deck circle yesterday close enough to hear the guys and Bo Robinson talk. Not once did I hear him say, "hey, take some pitches up there". These dudes have a pretty good idea how they're going to get pitched just like Gino knew yesterday he wasn't getting any first pitch fastballs and then fkn cranked a first pitch hanger for a bomb. He knew it was coming.


eye roll.


Being selective at the plate is a baseballism?
lol
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Watching on TV listening to the Pack radio call. He's so good at painting a pic exactly what's happening. Really good.
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8:26p, 6/3/23
6-3. 2 out. Runners on 1st and 2nd. Pitcher change- bringing in Miralia
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In reply to Borowolf10 • 8:26p, 6/3/23
Borowolf10 said:
CLTWolf said:
Borowolf10 said:
CLTWolf said:
OMG CHASE YOU DIDN'T TAKE ANY PITCHES YOU KNOW YOU CAN'T HIT A BASEBALL UNLESS YOU TAKE PITCHES!!!!!!!!11111


I don't think anyone is suggesting you let strikes go right down the middle, but it's important to be selective and get your pitch. We've got a tired arm out there we can get hits off of now.
You have no idea what you're suggesting, let's just be honest here. You're just trotting out some baseball-isms you heard before because you think it's right. Please don't stop on my account though.

I sat right beside the dugout literally in front of the on deck circle yesterday close enough to hear the guys and Bo Robinson talk. Not once did I hear him say, "hey, take some pitches up there". These dudes have a pretty good idea how they're going to get pitched just like Gino knew yesterday he wasn't getting any first pitch fastballs and then fkn cranked a first pitch hanger for a bomb. He knew it was coming.


eye roll.


Being selective at the plate is a baseballism?


They were being selective. They were selecting strikes
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8:27p, 6/3/23
Aside from being trash, these chickens whine and moan on every call or play that doesn't go their way.
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In reply to Nate97 • 8:27p, 6/3/23
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Watching on TV listening to the Pack radio call. He's so good at painting a pic exactly what's happening. Really good.


Same. Couldn't stand listening to Roddy "the do u che" jones

Apparently d o u c h e is filtered. Lol
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8:27p, 6/3/23
Really good appearance by Schaeffer.
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8:27p, 6/3/23
I hope Big John's hammer is on point tonight!
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Being selective at the plate is a baseballism?
Well you know swinging away at most first pitches, does help alleviate your team drawing walks. Yesterday Nixon walks on 5 pitches. The next two batters swing at the first pitch and make easy outs. You can be selectively aggressive, but you do have to make the other pitcher throw strikes.
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Shaffner is that dude. Great job. Folks who accept their roles and perform when called on make their teams better. There is no such thing as "garbage time" in NCAA Tournament play.
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8:29p, 6/3/23
and Big John's hammer was in fact, on point!

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Sweeping curve for the k-burger. Froze him!! Let's go pack!!!!
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Bottom of the lineup is due.
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Well we finally got an overturn and I am not watching. I will continue not to watch if we continue to get good reviews. Hopefully can get a couple more runs this half inning to make it interesting.
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In reply to Rob McLamb • 8:30p, 6/3/23
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Shaffner is that dude. Great job. Folks who accept their roles and perform when called on make their teams better. There is no such thing as "garbage time" in NCAA Tournament play.
He's got the goods, for sure. Just needs to get bigger and stronger and my dude will be pumping mid-90s easy.
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Watching on TV listening to the Pack radio call. He's so good at painting a pic exactly what's happening. Really good.
Do you have a special radio that you can delay?
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Nate97 said:
Watching on TV listening to the Pack radio call. He's so good at painting a pic exactly what's happening. Really good.


Andrew is phenomenal. Extremely hopeful he gets Gary's job when that time comes.
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