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Clemson falls to No. 18 North Carolina 8-3

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Brett Centracchio and Danny Serretti both hit two-run triples in a four-run third inning to lead No. 18 North Carolina to an 8-3 victory over Clemson at Boshamer Stadium on Friday night.

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The Tar Heels, who took a 1-0 lead in the series, improved to 8-4 overall and 4-3 in the ACC. The Tigers dropped to 5-6 overall and 1-3 in ACC play.

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Davis Sharpe exited Friday night's game with an earned run average of 5.95.
Davis Sharpe exited Friday night's game with an earned run average of 5.95. (Dawson Powers - Tigerillustrated.com)
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Caden Grice lined a two-run homer, his fifth of the year, in the first inning.

Centracchio led off the second inning with a home run and Serretti added a run-scoring double in the frame to tie the score.

The Tar Heels took the lead for good in the third inning on two-run triples into the right-field corner by Centracchio and Serretti.

Dylan Brewer lofted a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning, then Clemente Inclan responded with a two-run homer in the seventh inning.

Tar Heel starter Austin Love (3-0) earned the win, as he allowed five hits, three runs and no walks with 12 strikeouts in 7.2 innings pitched.

Tiger starter Davis Sharpe (2-1) suffered the loss, as he gave up six runs on five hits in 5.0 innings pitched.

Bryce Teodosio, Elijah Henderson and James Parker added one hit apiece.

The series continues Saturday at 2 p.m. on ACCNX - ESPN3.com

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