Southern California 9, at North Carolina 5

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Interstat) — Southern California defeated North Carolina 9-5 on Friday afternoon at Boshamer Stadium, overcoming a four-run deficit with a five-run sixth inning powered by Dean Carpentier’s grand slam. The Trojans improved to 48-16, while the Tar Heels fell to 48-12-1. Carpentier finished 2 for 4 with a home run and four RBIs. Andrew Lamb also homered, going 1 for 2 with two RBIs. Kevin Takeuchi went 3 for 4 with an RBI and three runs scored. On the mound, Andrew Johnson earned the win with 3⅔ innings of relief, allowing zero hits and striking out two.… Read more...