USC’s bullpen takes ace off hook during big comeback win at Super Regional
USC's bullpen played a crucial role in a comeback victory against North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament Super Regional. Starting pitcher Mason Edwards struggled, leading to his early exit, but the relievers stepped up to secure the win. The Trojans scored eight consecutive runs, highlighted by a grand slam from Dean Carpentier, moving them closer to the College World Series for the first time since 2001.
- ▪Mason Edwards, USC's ace, was pulled after three innings due to poor performance.
- ▪The bullpen allowed only one run in six innings, leading to a 9-5 victory for USC.
- ▪Andrew Johnson pitched 3 ⅔ scoreless innings and earned his first save of the season.
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Sports USC’s bullpen takes ace off hook during big comeback win at Super Regional By Ben Bolch Published June 5, 2026, 8:22 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google This was an unexpected role reversal. Mason Edwards, the USC ace who had handed so many leads over to his bullpen, suddenly needing the relievers to rescue him. USC starting pitcher Mason Edwards struggled against North Carolina on Friday. Zachary Taft-Imagn Images That was the situation the Trojans faced Friday in their biggest game of the season. Yanked after three innings, Edwards was visibly distraught as he watched from the dugout railing with his team trailing fifth-seeded North Carolina during the opener of their best-of-three NCAA Tournament Super Regional.
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