CHAPEL HILL – Aaron Sabato continued his hot streak as he hit for the cycle and drove in four runs to pace the Tar Heels to a 5-3 win over NC State in game 1 of the series. Tyler Baum turned in a quality start and the bullpen was equally solid to limit NC State's offense to just three runs and escape multiple jams. Carolina remained in striking distance all game and took advantage late to take the lead for good in the bottom of the seventh inning, courtesy of a Sabato two-RBI triple.
Aaron Sabato was responsible for four of Carolina's six hits on the evening and four of the five RBIs.