Indiana player makes stunning error on potential final out allowing North Carolina to tie, win in extra innings
By Andrew Olson
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North Carolina was given one of the most stunning second chances you’ll ever see in baseball at any level. The Tar Heels took advantage of the unlikely opportunity and defeated Indiana in extra innings.
IU led UNC 3-1 in the bottom of the 9th. It was bases loaded and 2 outs when Lee Sowers hit a bouncing ball to second base. Considering how easy the bouncing was gloved, this should have been an easy 5-4 putout for the 3rd out to end the game 3-1 in the Hoosiers’ favor. Instead, Aiden Stewart shockingly threw the ball away.
This could’ve ended the game
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) February 15, 2026
UNC went on to win in the 11th pic.twitter.com/4WGxJSsOW2
The error allowed 2 runs to score, tying things up 3-3. It went on to extra innings, and the Tar Heels finished off their improbable comeback in the 11th inning. Macon Winslow ended the game with a walk-off blast off the scoreboard.
Good morning, good afternoon, and GOOD NIGHT!
— Carolina Baseball (@DiamondHeels) February 15, 2026
Welcome to Chapel Hill Macon Winslow pic.twitter.com/EidXUop1qE
The Diamond Heels, ranked No. 11 by D1Baseball.com, are off to a 3-0 start in 2026. UNC won 9-4 on opening day and then swept Saturday’s doubleheader 12-2 and 4-3.
At least Indiana has football.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
