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UNC tops LSU 4-2 to stay alive in CWS

UNC's Landon Lassiter (12) is congratulated by teammates after scoring on a hit by Colin Moran in the third inning during UNC's game against LSU in an elimination game in the College World Series Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska.

The North Carolina Tar Heels used an early lead a strong pitching performance from Trent Thornton to beat the LSU Tigers 4-2 to survive in the College World Series in Omaha. 55 minutes ago

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