http://www.tarheeltimes.com/Your comprehensive source for Tar Heel sports newsen-US10/28/2009 3:16:19 PMhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21107.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article21107.aspxThe Diamond Heels wrapped up their annual Fall World Series last week. While one team is declared the winner of the event, the Carolina coaching staff is watching a lot more than simply wins and losses. The six-game series was a chance for 12th-year skipper Mike Fox and his assistants to see their young players in certain situations for the first time, and gives the Carolina veterans an opportunity to help mold the 2010 squad.The Diamond Heels wrapped up their annual Fall World Series last week. While one team is declared the winner of the event, the Carolina coaching staff is watching a lot more than simply wins and losses. The six-game series was a chance for 12th-year skipper Mike Fox and his assistants to see their young players in certain situations for the first time, and gives the Carolina veterans an opportunity to help mold the 2010 squad.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:15:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20985.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20985.aspxNorth Carolina's crop of 16 baseball newcomers is the nation's No. 7 recruiting class according to Baseball America, the publication announced Tuesday. The Tar Heels, who own the top-rated class in the Atlantic Coast Conference, have brought a top-10 rated group to campus in three of the last four seasons.North Carolina's crop of 16 baseball newcomers is the nation's No. 7 recruiting class according to Baseball America, the publication announced Tuesday. The Tar Heels, who own the top-rated class in the Atlantic Coast Conference, have brought a top-10 rated group to campus in three of the last four seasons.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:58:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20971.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20971.aspxSeth Baldwin and Tarron Robinson slugged two-run home runs, and right-handers Jimmy Messer and Colin Bates turned in sharp outings on the mound in a 4-4 tie Tuesday in the finale of North Carolina's intra-squad baseball Fall World Series. The White team claimed the FWS title with a record of 4-1-1 in six open scrimmages.Seth Baldwin and Tarron Robinson slugged two-run home runs, and right-handers Jimmy Messer and Colin Bates turned in sharp outings on the mound in a 4-4 tie Tuesday in the finale of North Carolina's intra-squad baseball Fall World Series. The White team claimed the FWS title with a record of 4-1-1 in six open scrimmages.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:07:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20976.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20976.aspxIn a game rife with incentives for both teams to add or subtract mileage from their fitness runs, the Blue and White team played nine innings and ended the Fall World Series with a 4-4 tie. The scoring was powered by a pair of two-run home runs from sophomores Seth Baldwin and Tarron Robinson.In a game rife with incentives for both teams to add or subtract mileage from their fitness runs, the Blue and White team played nine innings and ended the Fall World Series with a 4-4 tie. The scoring was powered by a pair of two-run home runs from sophomores Seth Baldwin and Tarron Robinson.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:01:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20927.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20927.aspxJunior righthanded pitcher Matt Harvey had one of the best performances on the mound of the Fall World Series on Sunday. He was able to command his fastball and mix in effective curve balls in limiting the Blue team to two earned runs over 5.2-innings. "Amazing - that is the only way to describe it,” junior Greg Holt said of Harvey’s performance. “It was awesome to see him go out there and show up like he did."Junior righthanded pitcher Matt Harvey had one of the best performances on the mound of the Fall World Series on Sunday. He was able to command his fastball and mix in effective curve balls in limiting the Blue team to two earned runs over 5.2-innings. "Amazing - that is the only way to describe it,” junior Greg Holt said of Harvey’s performance. “It was awesome to see him go out there and show up like he did."Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:46:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20925.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20925.aspxRight-hander Matt Harvey struck out seven over 5 2/3 innings, and Levi Michael and Greg Holt both homered to lead the White team to a 9-3 series-clinching victory Sunday in North Carolina's intra-squad baseball Fall World Series at Boshamer Stadium. After taking the first three-game series, 2-1, White swept the second best-of-three set this weekend with its third and fourth straight victories.Right-hander Matt Harvey struck out seven over 5 2/3 innings, and Levi Michael and Greg Holt both homered to lead the White team to a 9-3 series-clinching victory Sunday in North Carolina's intra-squad baseball Fall World Series at Boshamer Stadium. After taking the first three-game series, 2-1, White swept the second best-of-three set this weekend with its third and fourth straight victories.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:43:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20917.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20917.aspxThe Diamond Heels were divided into two squads for the Fall World Series in order to gain valuable experience in a game setting. What’s on the line? An eight-mile conditioning run for the losing side. "We have had the coaches run [too] in the past," Fox said. "That is why I'm not coaching - I get to pick the team and I'm not sure I can run the eight miles."The Diamond Heels were divided into two squads for the Fall World Series in order to gain valuable experience in a game setting. What’s on the line? An eight-mile conditioning run for the losing side. "We have had the coaches run [too] in the past," Fox said. "That is why I'm not coaching - I get to pick the team and I'm not sure I can run the eight miles."Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:59:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20916.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20916.aspxSophomore first baseman Tarron Robinson connected on a two-run home run in the bottom of the fourth inning to lift the White team to a 5-4 win Saturday in North Carolina's intra-squad baseball Fall World Series at Boshamer Stadium. After securing the first best-of-three set Friday, the White squad now leads the second series, 1-0.Sophomore first baseman Tarron Robinson connected on a two-run home run in the bottom of the fourth inning to lift the White team to a 5-4 win Saturday in North Carolina's intra-squad baseball Fall World Series at Boshamer Stadium. After securing the first best-of-three set Friday, the White squad now leads the second series, 1-0.Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:57:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20902.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20902.aspxJunior outfielder Ben Bunting went 2-for-3 with a game-high three RBI to lead five players with multiple hits in a 9-4 win for the White team Friday in North Carolina's baseball intra-squad Fall World Series at Boshamer Stadium. With its second straight victory over the Blue squad, White secures the first best-of-three series, 2-1. The second series opens Saturday at 1 p.m.Junior outfielder Ben Bunting went 2-for-3 with a game-high three RBI to lead five players with multiple hits in a 9-4 win for the White team Friday in North Carolina's baseball intra-squad Fall World Series at Boshamer Stadium. With its second straight victory over the Blue squad, White secures the first best-of-three series, 2-1. The second series opens Saturday at 1 p.m.Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:15:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20883.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20883.aspxFreshman right-hander Chris Munnelly struck out the side in the bottom of the eighth inning after junior center fielder Ben Bunting scored the go-ahead run in the top of the frame to lift the White team to a 5-4 win in North Carolina's annual baseball Fall World Series Thursday at Boshamer Stadium. White's win evens first of two best-of-three series at a game apiece.Freshman right-hander Chris Munnelly struck out the side in the bottom of the eighth inning after junior center fielder Ben Bunting scored the go-ahead run in the top of the frame to lift the White team to a 5-4 win in North Carolina's annual baseball Fall World Series Thursday at Boshamer Stadium. White's win evens first of two best-of-three series at a game apiece.Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:20:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20871.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20871.aspxHighlighted by five exciting ACC weekend series at state-of-the-art Boshamer Stadium, UNC's 2010 baseball schedule was released Wednesday. The Tar Heels, who have made four consecutive trips to the College World Series and are the nation's winningest team since 2006, will play 37 times on their home field. UNC also will play 18 games versus teams that reached the 2009 NCAA Tournament.Highlighted by five exciting ACC weekend series at state-of-the-art Boshamer Stadium, UNC's 2010 baseball schedule was released Wednesday. The Tar Heels, who have made four consecutive trips to the College World Series and are the nation's winningest team since 2006, will play 37 times on their home field. UNC also will play 18 games versus teams that reached the 2009 NCAA Tournament.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:31:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20861.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20861.aspxJuniors Matt Harvey and Patrick Johnson got the call for the Game 1 start, with Johnson recording the win in the Blue team’s 4-3 victory. “We got good pitching [today], which was what we expected with two veterans out there pounding the strike zone – we figured it’d be a low scoring game,” Fox said. Johnson held the White team to two hits and two earned runs over 5.2 innings.Juniors Matt Harvey and Patrick Johnson got the call for the Game 1 start, with Johnson recording the win in the Blue team’s 4-3 victory. “We got good pitching [today], which was what we expected with two veterans out there pounding the strike zone – we figured it’d be a low scoring game,” Fox said. Johnson held the White team to two hits and two earned runs over 5.2 innings.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:47:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20859.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20859.aspxFreshman second baseman Tommy Coyle went 3-for-3 with two runs and two stolen bases, and junior right-hander Patrick Johnson allowed just two hits over 5 2/3 innings in a 4-3 win for the Blue team Tuesday in game one of North Carolina's intra-squad Fall World Series at Boshamer Stadium. Coyle, a native of Chalfont, Pa., singled in each of his first three at-bats and walked in the sixth to reach base in all four plate appearances.Freshman second baseman Tommy Coyle went 3-for-3 with two runs and two stolen bases, and junior right-hander Patrick Johnson allowed just two hits over 5 2/3 innings in a 4-3 win for the Blue team Tuesday in game one of North Carolina's intra-squad Fall World Series at Boshamer Stadium. Coyle, a native of Chalfont, Pa., singled in each of his first three at-bats and walked in the sixth to reach base in all four plate appearances.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:43:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20841.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20841.aspxMonday's inclement weather has postponed the start of the University of North Carolina's annual baseball Fall World Series. The intra-squad event will now kick off at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Boshamer Stadium. A full revised schedule will be posted at TarHeelBlue.com when available. All games will be open to the public and admission will be free of charge.Monday's inclement weather has postponed the start of the University of North Carolina's annual baseball Fall World Series. The intra-squad event will now kick off at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Boshamer Stadium. A full revised schedule will be posted at TarHeelBlue.com when available. All games will be open to the public and admission will be free of charge.Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:20:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20835.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20835.aspxWhat went into your decision to return to UNC after being drafted by the Oakland Athletics last summer? "It really was not a tough decision. I am on pace to graduate right now, which is something that I value far and above anything else. To me, getting a degree from here exceeds everything else to me. The Athletics did not really approach me that much since that is what I told them as well."What went into your decision to return to UNC after being drafted by the Oakland Athletics last summer? "It really was not a tough decision. I am on pace to graduate right now, which is something that I value far and above anything else. To me, getting a degree from here exceeds everything else to me. The Athletics did not really approach me that much since that is what I told them as well."Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:53:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20805.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20805.aspxThe UNC baseball program has set the rosters for its annual Fall World Series, which opens Monday at Boshamer Stadium. The Tar Heels have split their 35-man roster into two teams for a pair of best-of-three series with a winner-take-all game seven, if necessary. Senior shortstop Ryan Graepel will pilot the Blue team, which also features returning position players Jacob Stallings, Seth Baldwin and Brett Thomas.The UNC baseball program has set the rosters for its annual Fall World Series, which opens Monday at Boshamer Stadium. The Tar Heels have split their 35-man roster into two teams for a pair of best-of-three series with a winner-take-all game seven, if necessary. Senior shortstop Ryan Graepel will pilot the Blue team, which also features returning position players Jacob Stallings, Seth Baldwin and Brett Thomas.Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:30:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20790.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20790.aspxInside Carolina caught up with junior right handed hurler Matt Harvey during the baseball team’s fall practice. The Mystic, Conn. native is one of the top draft-eligible pitching prospects in the collegiate ranks this season. He is looking to improve on his sophomore campaign where he posted a 5.40 ERA to go with his 7-2 record, as compared to his Freshman All-American campaign where he earned a 2.79 ERA along with an identical 7-2 record.Inside Carolina caught up with junior right handed hurler Matt Harvey during the baseball team’s fall practice. The Mystic, Conn. native is one of the top draft-eligible pitching prospects in the collegiate ranks this season. He is looking to improve on his sophomore campaign where he posted a 5.40 ERA to go with his 7-2 record, as compared to his Freshman All-American campaign where he earned a 2.79 ERA along with an identical 7-2 record.Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:15:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20703.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20703.aspxBen Bunting started every game last season for the Diamond Heels in left field. Inside Carolina caught up with the speedy junior from Randleman, N.C. during the Diamond Heels' fall practice. Bunting hit .336 in 2009 while being the most difficult Tar Heel to strike out among the nine starters (30 Ks in 274 at bats). He has the highest batting average of the returning players on the roster.Ben Bunting started every game last season for the Diamond Heels in left field. Inside Carolina caught up with the speedy junior from Randleman, N.C. during the Diamond Heels' fall practice. Bunting hit .336 in 2009 while being the most difficult Tar Heel to strike out among the nine starters (30 Ks in 274 at bats). He has the highest batting average of the returning players on the roster.Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:48:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20586.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20586.aspxHighlights of the 2009 UNC baseball season.Highlights of the 2009 UNC baseball season.Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:10:00 -0400http://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20517.aspxhttp://www.tarheeltimes.com/article20517.aspxUNC has finalized the details of its annual baseball Fall World Series, which kicks off Monday, Oct. 12 at Boshamer Stadium. The Tar Heels will split into two teams for a pair of best-of-three series with a winner-take-all game seven, if necessary. The first three-game set will be held Monday, Oct. 12 through Wednesday, Oct. 14 with the second series slated for Friday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 18.UNC has finalized the details of its annual baseball Fall World Series, which kicks off Monday, Oct. 12 at Boshamer Stadium. The Tar Heels will split into two teams for a pair of best-of-three series with a winner-take-all game seven, if necessary. The first three-game set will be held Monday, Oct. 12 through Wednesday, Oct. 14 with the second series slated for Friday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 18.Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:21:00 -0400