CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Seton Hall scored three runs in the top of the eighth inning and reliever Nick Payero pitched four scoreless innings to lead the Pirates over No. 12 North Carolina, 10-8, at Boshamer Stadium Friday in the season opener for both teams.
The Tar Heels (0-1) scored four runs in the sixth to rally from a four-run deficit to take an 8-7 lead. Mac Horvath drove in two runs with a double to centerfield before Casey Cook drew a bases loaded walk and freshman Austin Hawke pushed home the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly.