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North Carolina forces winner-take-all CWS final after Lynch, Glauber cool off Oklahoma's hot offense
By Eric Olson, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
North Carolina coach Scott Forbes had to make a quick pitching change when starter Ryan Lynch tweaked his left oblique midway through Game 2 of the College World Series finals.No worries. Forbes called on freshman Caden Glauber for the 29th time this season, and for the 29th time he's pitched, th...
Key takeaway Forbes called on freshman Caden Glauber for the 29th time this season, and for the 29th time he's pitched, th...
Why this matters in The Pearland
For Pearland residents who are also college baseball fans, the upcoming winner-take-all Game 3 of the College World Series finals between North Carolina and Oklahoma will be a thrilling conclusion to the series. While neither team is from Texas, the excitement of a national championship game is sure to draw in local viewers. Pearland's own baseball enthusiasts, including those involved in the Pearland Independent School District's baseball programs, may be particularly interested in the pitching strategies and performances of North Carolina's Ryan Lynch and Caden Glauber, who successfully cooled off Oklahoma's hot offense in Game 2. As the city's residents gather to watch the final game, they will be witnessing a culmination of hard work and dedication from both teams, a value that resonates with the community-oriented spirit of Pearland, the 'City of Homes'.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? North Carolina coach Scott Forbes had to make a quick pitching change when starter Ryan Lynch tweaked his left oblique midway through Game 2 of the College World Series finals.No worries. Forbes called on freshman Caden Glauber for the 29th time this season, and for the 29th time he's pitched, th...
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