In three different seasons in three different ballparks, NC State has held a lead in the seventh inning with a regional title in focus.
The third chance unfolded in an all-too-familiar refrain for the Wolfpack, with unearned runs, poor pitching and errors eroding NC State's chances and giving Kentucky a 10-5 victory and a Super Regional berth for the first time in program history.
Kentucky took advantage in the seventh inning after right hander Cody Beckman walked the first two batters, who were sacrificed into scoring position. Dunand misplayed a grounder that would have surrendered a run anyway, leading Tristan Pompey to score.