Daniel Bard grew up in Charlotte and dominated at Charlotte Christian School, then as a three-year starter at UNC Chapel Hill. The Boston Red Sox drafted him in the first round of the 2006 draft, and for two years, he was one of the best setup pitchers in baseball. Then his career quickly unraveled with a problem uniquely tormenting for a professional athlete. (Charlotte Magazine) Diamond Heels' Offense Explodes For 11-5 Win Over Duke
The North Carolina baseball team recorded a season-high 14 hits against Duke on Sunday to pick up an 11-5 win to even the series on.