NC State tops Pittsburgh, 6-5, sweeps series

GoPack.com, Chris BairdIt wasn’t another 18-run win for NC State, but it was a win - one in which the Wolfpack never trailed - and that’s all that matters. SO RHP Reid Johnston (5.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 5 K) was masterful on the mound and the relievers behind him did just enough to hold off Pittsburgh and keep alive the 15-game win streak to open the season. If you haven’t heard yet - yeah, that’s a program record.

With Tennessee dropping the second game of their double-header today, NC State is one of just two D1 teams (Arizona State) still undefeated.

NC State jumped out to a quick lead, plating two runs in the bottom of the first inning. JR LF Jonny Butler led off the game with…