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North Carolina forces winner-take-all CWS final after Lynch, Glauber cool off Oklahoma's hot offense
By Eric Olson, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 21, 2026
· 4 min read
North Carolina coach Scott Forbes had to make a quick pitching change when starter Ryan Lynch tweaked his left oblique midway through Game 2 of the College World Series finals.No worries. Forbes called on freshman Caden Glauber for the 29th time this season, and for the 29th time he's pitched, th...
Key takeaway Forbes called on freshman Caden Glauber for the 29th time this season, and for the 29th time he's pitched, the Tar Heels won.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
For Alamo Heights residents who follow college baseball, the upcoming winner-take-all Game 3 of the College World Series finals between North Carolina and Oklahoma will be a thrilling conclusion to the series. The fact that North Carolina's Caden Glauber, a freshman pitcher, has been able to perform under pressure, including in the College World Series, is a testament to the strong pitching talent that can be found in college baseball. As the San Antonio area is home to several colleges and universities with strong baseball programs, local fans may be interested in seeing how Glauber's performance compares to that of pitchers from local schools. The outcome of the game will also be of interest to local baseball enthusiasts, who may be watching to see if North Carolina can bring home its first national championship in baseball.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? North Carolina coach Scott Forbes had to make a quick pitching change when starter Ryan Lynch tweaked his left oblique midway through Game 2 of the College World Series finals.No worries. Forbes called on freshman Caden Glauber for the 29th time this season, and for the 29th time he's pitched, th...
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