OMAHA, Neb. — After senior designated hitter Alberto Osuna struck out for a second time, Scott Forbes approached assistant coach Jesse Wierzbicki. ⁠ ⁠ With UNC’s game against Virginia to open the Men’s College World Series knotted up in the fourth inning, the head coach asked Wierzbicki one question: if we need to pinch-hit for Osuna, what do you think? ⁠ ⁠ “I feel really good about Vandy,” Wierzbicki said. ⁠ ⁠ Team captain Jackson Van De Brake hasn’t recorded a hit in 22 days. After starting every game but one last season, the senior only started 18 during the 2024 campaign. Following a junior year that led to Second Team All-ACC honors, Van De Brake barely touched the field this season. ⁠ ⁠ But with the game tied 2-2 five innings later, Van De Brake approached the plate to lead off the Tar Heels. And as the UNC dugout and fans clapped over their heads in rhythm to “The Stroke” by Billy Squier, Van De Brake looked to prove Wierzbicki right. ⁠ ⁠ 📲 Tap the link in our bio to read more....