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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 ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — 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 t...
Key takeaway Forbes called on freshman Caden Glauber for the 29th time this season, and for the 29th time he's pitched, [...
Why this matters in The McAllen
The College World Series finals may seem like a distant event for McAllen residents, but the excitement of the tournament can still resonate with local baseball fans. As North Carolina and Oklahoma battle it out, Valley baseball enthusiasts can appreciate the strategic moves made by coaches, such as North Carolina's Scott Forbes, who effectively utilized his pitching staff to counter Oklahoma's offense. This kind of tactical decision-making is also on display in local high school and youth baseball leagues, where coaches in the Rio Grande Valley are developing the next generation of players. The success of teams like North Carolina can inspire and motivate these young athletes, and the community can take pride in the fact that the passion for baseball is alive and well in McAllen, even if the College World Series is being played over a thousand miles away.
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Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — 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 t...
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