'Now the goal is to get to 4-0': UNC, Oklahoma and...
Key takeaways
- The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Oklahoma Sooners have little in common when it comes to Omaha history.
- Yet, they looked an awful lot like each other on Wednesday.
- The Heels defeated Omaha-darling West Virginia 12-7; they had a 12-1 lead before surrendering six runs over the final two frames.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Oklahoma Sooners have little in common when it comes to Omaha history. They own a combined 25 MCWS appearances, but somehow, they have never faced off in the series and haven't ever been in Nebraska playing baseball at the same time.
Yet, they looked an awful lot like each other on Wednesday. Both jumped out to leads. Both tried their best to blow those leads. But ultimately, both vanquished their one-loss opponents.
The Heels defeated Omaha-darling West Virginia 12-7; they had a 12-1 lead before surrendering six runs over the final two frames. And the Sooners outlasted fellow SEC opponent Georgia 11-4, defeating the nation's top homer-slugging squad by blasting five four-baggers of their own.