NC State's NCAA regional run ends with pitch clock violation

NC State's baseball season concluded when a pitch clock violation was called during their NCAA regional matchup. Head coach Elliott Avent, who has had a long tenure with the program, confronted umpires following the ruling. The team struggled to maintain its momentum, facing elimination in crucial moments of the tournament. Avent's career, spanning decades, concluded with this game. The outcome raises questions about the new pitch clock rules and their impact on game management.

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• 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — NC State's season, and head coach Elliott Avent's decades-long career, ends on a pitch clock violation in NCAA regionals