Yahoo Sports reports: Colin Hynek's three-run homer broke open a close game in the eighth inning and sent North Carolina to a 6-2 win over Mississippi in the College World Series on Friday night. The Tar Heels had just three hits through seven innings and led 3-2 when Hynek ripped Walker Hook's first pitch to him out to left with two outs. Carolina (51-12-1), playing in the CWS for the second time in three years, will face West Virginia on Sunday with control of Bracket 1 at stake.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 13, 2026 2:26 AM
Colin Hynek's 3-run HR secures North Carolina's 6-2 College World Series win over Mississippi
Colin Hynek's three-run homer broke open a close game in the eighth inning and sent North Carolina to a 6-2 win over Mississippi in the College World Series on Friday night. The Tar Heels had just three hits through seven innings and led 3-2 when Hynek ripped Walker Hook's first pitch to him out to left with two outs. Carolina (51-12-1), playing in the CWS for the second time in three years, will face West Virginia on Sunday with control of Bracket 1 at stake.
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