Second baseman Jackson Van De Brake brought outstanding defense to UNC but didn’t find his power until he got to Chapel Hill. The junior transfer hit one home run in two seasons at Tacoma Community College but already has four this season. He blasted a pair of homers and drove in five runs as No. 13 UNC outslugged VCU 14-10 (Highlights) Wednesday. (Tar Heel Tribune)
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