Live Updates For No. 22 Boston College Baseball's Series Opener at No. 6 UNC

The No. 22 Boston College Eagles (21-9, 8-4 ACC) baseball team opens its series with the No. 6 UNC Tar Heels (25-4-1, 9-3 ACC) on Thursday evening in Chapel Hill, N.C.
The Eagles are looking to continue their momentum. Boston College is coming off a series win over No. 10 Virginia last weekend and a 7-4 midweek win over Maine on Tuesday. In the series with the Cavaliers, Boston College took the first two games 5-3 and 17-0, but lost the finale 3-1.
The Tar Heels are also riding momentum as they are on a six-game win streak. In the stretch, UNC has picked up wins over Louisville 7-6 to take the series, South Carolina 9-1, swept Notre Dame 6-5, 13-7, and 15-10, and Campbell 5-4.
Left-handed pitcher and ace A.J. Colarusso (2-1, 3.37 ERA) will start on the mound for Boston College. So far this season, the senior has made seven starts, pitched 34.2 innings and allowed 35 hits, 21 runs (13 earned), walked 11 batters, and struck out 30.
As for UNC, the Tar Heels will go with right-handed pitcher Ryan Lynch (2-2, 4.42 ERA). Lynch has started in seven games so far this season, pitched 38.2 innings and allowed 37 hits, 19 runs (all earned), walked 11 batters, and struck out 40.
Live Updates:
[Make sure to refresh your browser for the latest information. The most recent update will be at the top].
Bottom 3
- Owen Hull flies out to strand a pair. Boston College 1, UNC 1.
- Colin Hynek draws a walk in a long nine-pitch at-bat and UNC has two on and two outs. A.J. Colarusso is north of 50 pitches in the third.
- Erik Paulsen extends the inning with a two-out single.
- Gavin Gallaher lines out.
- Jake Schaffner flies out to left field. BC's Colin Larson made the catch and dropped it on a tumble. The call is reviewed and upheld.
Top 3
- Nick Wang does Nick Wang things and ties up the game at 1 on a deep sac fly to score Julio Solier. Boston College 1, UNC 1.
- Ty Mainolfi grounds out which moves Julio Solier to third. The Eagles have a good chance to tie this thing up.
- Julio Solier hits a leadoff double and Boston College quickly has a runner in scoring position.
Bottom 2
- Rom Kellis V strikes out swinging to end the frame. UNC 1, Boston College 0.
- Cooper Nicholson pops up.
- Tyler Howe strikes out swinging and there is one away.
- Owen Hull steals third base and scores on an error by BC catcher Gunnar Johnson. UNC 1, Boston College 0.
- Macon Winslow hits a single over the head of Eagles second baseman Ty Mainolfi and the Tar Heels have two on with no outs.
- Owen Hull hits a deep single down the right field line. Really surprised he didn't take two bags there, but UNC has its leadoff batter on.
Top 2
- Colin Larson pops up and Ryan Lynch gets out of the jam. Boston College 0, UNC 0.
- Gunnar Johnson draws a walk and the Eagles have runners on the corners with two outs.
- Danny Surowiec flies out just deep enough for Carter Hendrickson to tag up and go to third.
- Luke Gallo drops a sac bunt for the first out of the inning, Carter Hendrickson advances into scoring position.
- Carter Hendrickson gets plunked at the leadoff man is aboard for Boston College.
Bottom 1
- Colin Hynek strikes out swinging to end the inning. Jake Schaffner gets stranded at first. Boston College 0, UNC 0.
- Erik Paulsen flies out and there are quickly two away.
- Gavin Gallaher strikes out looking for UNC's first out.
- UNC's Jake Schaffner reaches base on a bunt single to lead things off for the Tar Heels.
Top 1
- Jack Toomey lines out to end the top half of the inning and strand Nick Wang on first base. Boston College 0, UNC 0.
- Nick Wang draws a five-pitch walk and the first base runner of the night is on.
- Ty Mainolfi grounds out and there are two quick outs with the Eagles' power hitter on deck.
- Boston College's Julio Solier strikes out swinging for the first out of the night.
Pregame
- UNC will be without Matt McKnight and Sean Hurley. Olin Johnson is listed as questionable and Jake Schaffner as well as Talan Holiday are probable.
- Boston College will be without Sean Martinez, Easton Masse, Joe Gold, and Ethan Marzo. Gavin Soares is listed as questionable.
- First pitch is set for 6 p.m. ET.
How to Watch:
Who: Boston College Eagles and UNC Tar Heels
When: Thursday, April 2 at 6 p.m. ET
Friday, April 3 at 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 4 at noon
Where: Boshamer Stadium, Chapel Hill, N.C.
TV: ACCNX
Last Outing, UNC: The Tar Heels picked up a 5-4 win over the Campbell Fighting Camels in 14 innings in the early morning hours of Wednesday.
Last Outing, Boston College: The Eagles earned a 7-4 home win over the Maine Black Bears on Tuesday evening.
Last Meeting: The last time these two teams met was last year on May 23, 2025, in the ACC Tournament Quarterfinals. UNC defeated Boston College 7-2, ending the Eagles’ season.
Follow us on Twitter/X, Facebook, YouTube, Threads, Bluesky, and Instagram for the latest Boston College news.

Kim Rankin is the lead writer for Boston College On SI. The 2020 graduate of the University of Alabama. She joined Alabama Crimson Tide On SI in February 2024 covering baseball, softball, football, men’s basketball, and more for BamaCentral, but has also contributed to Missouri Tigers On SI. She previously worked as the brand manager at Tide 100.9 FM in Tuscaloosa, Ala. She has covered a wide variety of events including SEC Championships, NCAA Regionals, and bowl games.
Follow kmrankin1