When Folger Boaz left the mound early in his midweek start against South Carolina with apparent discomfort, it wasn’t clear how serious that discomfort might be or whether Boaz would be able to return for the Diamond Heels anytime soon. On Monday, head coach Scott Forbes gave UNC fans the news nobody wanted to hear: Boaz’s elbow injury will keep him out for the remainder of the season.
It’s obviously awful news for Boaz, who entered the season as the Friday night starter after Jake Knapp’s UCL injury before the season. The lefty was the first freshman to start opening day for UNC since 1998 and established himself as a bona fide ACC starter in his first several games, giving Forbes 4+ innings consistently without giving up too many runs.