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North Carolina forces winner-take-all CWS final after Lynch, Glauber cool off Oklahoma's hot offense
By Eric Olson, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
North Carolina coach Scott Forbes had to make a quick pitching change when starter Ryan Lynch tweaked his left oblique midway through Game 2 of the College World Series finals.No worries. Forbes called on freshman Caden Glauber for the 29th time this season, and for the 29th time he's pitched, th...
Key takeaway Forbes called on freshman Caden Glauber for the 29th time this season, and for the 29th time he's pitched, th...
Why this matters in The Piney Point
While the College World Series finals may seem like a distant event to Piney Point Village residents, the excitement of a winner-take-all game can still resonate locally. For Houston-area baseball fans, the prospect of a national championship game is a reminder that top-tier college baseball is not far from home. In fact, the University of Houston's own baseball team has had its share of successes in recent years, and local fans may be inspired by the Tar Heels' pursuit of their first national title. As the community follows the final game, they may also be thinking about the local baseball programs and the potential for future college stars to emerge from Piney Point Village and surrounding areas. The success of teams like North Carolina can have a ripple effect, encouraging young athletes and their families to strive for excellence in the sport.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? North Carolina coach Scott Forbes had to make a quick pitching change when starter Ryan Lynch tweaked his left oblique midway through Game 2 of the College World Series finals.No worries. Forbes called on freshman Caden Glauber for the 29th time this season, and for the 29th time he's pitched, th...
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