The Bullpen

The Diamond 'Heels are rolling again thanks to six straight wins, including a sweep of Virginia Tech on the road, two of those being one run victories. They had victories over UNC-Wilmington and High Point in the past couple of days. That puts them at 20-3 on the season and 4-2 in ACC play. They also have risen to #12 in the latest rankings.

Alot of that has to do with the work of the bullpen. Senior Right-hander Greg Holt anchors the bullpen leading the team with 12 appearances, 17 2/3
innings pitched, and has a 4-0 record and a 2.04 ERA. Sophomore right-hander Cody Penny has earned the closer's role, tied for third on the team with 10 appearances and leads the team with 4 saves.

Several Freshmen have taken on key roles out of the bullpen. Left-hander Tate Parrish is second on the team with 11 appearances and has a 1.29 ERA. Right-hander Shane Taylor is tied for third on the team in Appearances with 10 and has a victory to his credit. I don't know who the tallest Tarheel pitcher in history is but Redshirt Freshman Tim Brechbuehler at 6'8" has to be close. He has also appeared in 5 games but has 5 walks in 3 Innings Pitched. As with most tall Pitchers it seems that he has control issues but it all worked out pretty well for Bob Gibson and Randy Johnson.

The heart of the ACC season is on the way against some top flight competition and the 'Heels look primed for another run at the College World Series.