The long ball was again a difference-maker for NC State on Saturday night; the Wolfpack hit three in the first inning during a five-run frame that proved decisive in an 8-3 win over Pittsburgh.
The Wolfpack got Pitt starter Logan Evans into trouble immediately, thanks to a Devonte Brown solo shot to lead off the contest. After Gino Groover grounded out, Tommy White cranked yet another opposite-field homer to make it 2-0. Josh Hood Walked, Noah Soles doubled and after JT Jarrett hit an RBI grounder, Dom Piloli crushed a pitch to right to score himself and Soles.