Erik Paulsen records three hits in Game 2 of CWS Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 11:18 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Erik Paulsen led UNC with three hits in their 6-2 victory over Oklahoma in Game 2 of the College World Series Finals on Sunday. The win kept the Tar Heels' championship hopes alive, forcing a winner-take-all Game 3. Paulsen's performance was particularly emotional as it fell on Father's Day, following the death of his father in 2025. Starting pitcher Ryan Lynch and Caden Glauber played key roles in limiting Oklahoma's scoring. The teams will compete again on Monday night for the national title.
- •UNC beats Oklahoma 6-2 in Game 2 of the CWS Finals
- •Erik Paulsen honors his late father with three hits
- •Ryan Lynch earns the win with strong pitching performance
- •Caden Glauber contributes eight strikeouts for UNC
- •Game 3 scheduled for Monday night
- 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Erik Paulsen mashes 3 hits in Game 2 of CWS Finals, honors late dad
"UNC first baseman Erik Paulsen lost his father, the man who taught him baseball, in 2025. Paulsen honored dad with an emotional Game 2 on Sunday.
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