USC’s bullpen can’t hold it down during loss to North Carolina
USC's bullpen struggled during their NCAA Tournament Super Regional game against North Carolina, leading to a 4-0 loss. Starting pitcher Grant Govel performed well but received the loss due to bullpen issues. The Trojans will face a deciding Game 3 after failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
- ▪USC's bullpen gave up three runs in the loss to North Carolina.
- ▪Grant Govel pitched five innings, allowing only one run but was charged with the loss.
- ▪North Carolina's Jason DeCaro pitched a complete-game shutout, limiting USC to five baserunners.
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Sports USC’s bullpen can’t hold it down during loss to North Carolina By Ben Bolch Published June 6, 2026, 7:44 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google After he escaped a bases-loaded, one-out jam in the third inning Saturday, USC pitcher Grant Govel skipped back to the dugout in delight. After he got out of a two-on, one-out mess in the fifth, Govel pumped his arm in elation. After that … there was no more celebrating by Trojans pitchers. USC starting pitcher Grant Govel escaped some jams and kept his team in the game, but the bullpen wobbled Saturday.
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