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Carolina Outlasts Oregon State To Take Epic CWS Opener

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OMAHA, Neb. --- Ben Casparius had three RBIs in his first game in more than a month and Cooper Criswell worked 2.1 innings of scoreless relief for his first career save as No. 6 North Carolina outlasted No. 3 Oregon State 8-6 in the College World Series opener Saturday at TD Ameritrade Park. Ike Freeman had three hits and Ashton McGee drove in a pair for the Tar Heels, who won their opening game in Omaha for the first time since 2008.

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