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Photos: NC State falls to Vanderbilt in College World Series championship run after COVID protocol trims roster

By Scott Sharpe
Omaha, NB

NC State baseball is missing players from its roster due to COVID-19 protocols as they face Vanderbilt for a trip to the College World Series finals. COVID-19 protocols trimmed N.C. State’s available roster to nine position players and four pitchers for Friday’s College World Series baseball game.

The Wolfpack lineup for the game did not include four starting position players -- second baseman JT Jarrett, centerfielder Tyler McDonough, shortstop Jose Torres and designated hitter Terrell Tatum.

North Carolina State personnel chat in the dugout during a delay due to COVID-19 safety protocols before their baseball game against Vanderbilt in the College World Series Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.
North Carolina State personnel chat in the dugout during a delay due to COVID-19 safety protocols before their baseball game against Vanderbilt in the College World Series Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. Rebecca S. Gratz AP
North Carolina State head Coach Elliott Avent exits the locker room during a delay due to COVID-19 safety protocols before their baseball game against Vanderbilt at the College World Series Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.
North Carolina State head Coach Elliott Avent exits the locker room during a delay due to COVID-19 safety protocols before their baseball game against Vanderbilt at the College World Series Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. Rebecca S. Gratz AP
North Carolina State head coach Elliott Avent talks with others in the dugout during a COVID-19 protocol delay before playing against Vanderbilt during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.
North Carolina State head coach Elliott Avent talks with others in the dugout during a COVID-19 protocol delay before playing against Vanderbilt during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. Rebecca S. Gratz AP
North Carolina State starting pitcher Garrett Payne throws against Vanderbilt in the first inning during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.
North Carolina State starting pitcher Garrett Payne throws against Vanderbilt in the first inning during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. Rebecca S. Gratz AP
North Carolina State head coach Elliott Avent, right, talks with Vojtech Mensik before Mensik goes to bat again after his hit was called back as a foul ball after further review in the second inning against Vanderbilt during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.
North Carolina State head coach Elliott Avent, right, talks with Vojtech Mensik before Mensik goes to bat again after his hit was called back as a foul ball after further review in the second inning against Vanderbilt during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. Rebecca S. Gratz AP
North Carolina State head coach Elliott Avent, right, talks with Vojtech Mensik before Mensik goes to bat again after his hit was called back as a foul ball after further review in the second inning against Vanderbilt during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.
North Carolina State head coach Elliott Avent, right, talks with Vojtech Mensik before Mensik goes to bat again after his hit was called back as a foul ball after further review in the second inning against Vanderbilt during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. Rebecca S. Gratz AP
North Carolina State head coach Elliott Avent, left, argues a hit by Vojtech Mensik was fair in the second inning against Vanderbilt during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.
North Carolina State head coach Elliott Avent, left, argues a hit by Vojtech Mensik was fair in the second inning against Vanderbilt during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. Rebecca S. Gratz AP
Vanderbilt’s Javier Vaz, right, dives safely back into first base ahead of the tag from North Carolina State’s Sam Highfill in the ninth inning during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.
Vanderbilt’s Javier Vaz, right, dives safely back into first base ahead of the tag from North Carolina State’s Sam Highfill in the ninth inning during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. Rebecca S. Gratz AP
Vanderbilt starting pitcher Kumar Rocker (80) throws against North Carolina State in the first inning of a baseball game at the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.
Vanderbilt starting pitcher Kumar Rocker (80) throws against North Carolina State in the first inning of a baseball game at the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. Rebecca S. Gratz AP
Vanderbilt’s Parker Noland (25), left, smiles as North Carolina State’s Vojtech Mensik (6) reacts after his double is called a foul ball needing further review in the second inning during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.
Vanderbilt’s Parker Noland (25), left, smiles as North Carolina State’s Vojtech Mensik (6) reacts after his double is called a foul ball needing further review in the second inning during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. Rebecca S. Gratz AP
North Carolina State’s DeAngelo Giles (20) catches a foul ball hit by Vanderbilt’s Enrique Bradfield Jr. in the third inning of a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.
North Carolina State’s DeAngelo Giles (20) catches a foul ball hit by Vanderbilt’s Enrique Bradfield Jr. in the third inning of a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. Rebecca S. Gratz AP
North Carolina State’s Sam Highfill misses the throw to first base, allowing Vanderbilt’s Dominic Keegan to reach on an error, in the fourth inning during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.
North Carolina State’s Sam Highfill misses the throw to first base, allowing Vanderbilt’s Dominic Keegan to reach on an error, in the fourth inning during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. Rebecca S. Gratz AP
Vanderbilt’s CJ Rodriguez (5) celebrates with teammates after scoring off a wild pitch from North Carolina State in the fourth inning during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.
Vanderbilt’s CJ Rodriguez (5) celebrates with teammates after scoring off a wild pitch from North Carolina State in the fourth inning during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. Rebecca S. Gratz AP
North Carolina State players meet on the mound around starting pitcher Garrett Payne (36) in the fourth inning against Vanderbilt during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.
North Carolina State players meet on the mound around starting pitcher Garrett Payne (36) in the fourth inning against Vanderbilt during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. Rebecca S. Gratz AP
North Carolina State catcher Luca Tresh, left, talks with pitcher Dalton Feeney in the sixth inning during a baseball game against Vanderbilt in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.
North Carolina State catcher Luca Tresh, left, talks with pitcher Dalton Feeney in the sixth inning during a baseball game against Vanderbilt in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. Rebecca S. Gratz AP
North Carolina State’s Carson Falsken, right, tags out Vanderbilt’s Javier Vaz, left, at second base and attempts to turn a double play off a single hit by CJ Rodriguez in the seventh inning during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.
North Carolina State’s Carson Falsken, right, tags out Vanderbilt’s Javier Vaz, left, at second base and attempts to turn a double play off a single hit by CJ Rodriguez in the seventh inning during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. Rebecca S. Gratz AP
North Carolina State’s Jonny Butler (14) catches a fly ball to center field hit by Vanderbilt’s Parker Noland in the seventh inning during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.
North Carolina State’s Jonny Butler (14) catches a fly ball to center field hit by Vanderbilt’s Parker Noland in the seventh inning during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. Rebecca S. Gratz AP
Vanderbilt closing pitcher Luke Murphy (50) signals right fielder Troy LaNeve after he snagged the second out in the bottom of the ninth inning against North Carolina State during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.
Vanderbilt closing pitcher Luke Murphy (50) signals right fielder Troy LaNeve after he snagged the second out in the bottom of the ninth inning against North Carolina State during a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. Rebecca S. Gratz AP
Vanderbilt’s Carter Young, center, hugs Parker Noland following their win over North Carolina State in a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.
Vanderbilt’s Carter Young, center, hugs Parker Noland following their win over North Carolina State in a baseball game in the College World Series, Friday, June 25, 2021, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha. Rebecca S. Gratz AP

This story was originally published June 25, 2021 at 4:57 PM.

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