OMAHA–North Carolina could have used a solid outing from starter Adam Warren to protect its taxed bullpen, but Warren could not deliver. After issuing four walks in the first two innings–including three in the second to load the bases–Warren was yanked for lefthander Brian Moran, who got Danny Muno to ground into a fielder’s choice to end the threat. Ryan Graepel made a great diving stop and flip to second base to get the force and prevent any runs from scoring.

Warren’s absence means we should see plenty of Colin Bates, Tyler Trice and Rob Catapano today. Meanwhile, Clayton Allison looks good for Fresno State and has set down four in a row heading into the third.

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