Bryan Pyrtle

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NC State baseball offseason checklist following 2025 season

3 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Bryan Pyrtle

RALEIGH, N.C. -- And so the NC State baseball offseason begins. With the Wolfpack now out of the postseason and the transfer portal officially open, the time has come for the red and white to bolster its roster for next season. State's trotted out a considerably young roster in 2025, so a lot of that talent will be coming back, but the program still must fill some significant holes for 2026. Here's some of the main priorities NC State needs to address this offseason.
Matt Willadsen closes out storied Wolfpack career with one final strikeout

3 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Bryan Pyrtle

AUBURN, Al. -- Matt Willadsen gave NC State baseball one last strikeout against Auburn Sunday night. The Pack trailed the Tigers 11-1 with two outs in the ninth when No. 23 trotted out to the pitcher's mound. But the moment wasn't about the scoreboard or mounting a comeback -- those ships sailed several innings prior. No, this was about paying tribute to one of the most beloved players in program history.
NC State baseball season ends with 11-1 loss to Auburn

3 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Bryan Pyrtle

AUBURN, Al. -- NC State baseball's season came to an end Sunday night in a 11-1 loss to Auburn. The Wolfpack and Tigers were deadlocked for three innings but the hosts put up seven runs in the fourth and never looked back. State fought through the loser's bracket to reach the regional final but ultimately came up short at Plainsman Park. Pitching runs out of gasDom Fritton got the start on the mound and pitched a gritty three innings before the wheels fell off.
NC State baseball outpaces Stetson in elimination game thriller, 17-12

3 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Bryan Pyrtle

AUBURN, Al. -- NC State baseball ripped victory from the jaws of defeat in a 17-12 win over Stetson at Plainsman Park Sunday afternoon. The Wolfpack trailed the Hatters 8-5 through seven innings but a Ryder Woodson grand slam highlighted an immense comeback effort by the red and white. State now looks ahead to game six of the Auburn Regional later against the host Tigers.
NC State freshman Ryder Woodson sparks Pack in breakout game vs CCSU

3 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Bryan Pyrtle

The NC State freshman launched his first career home run and second career double, paving the way to a 12-0 win over the Blue Devils in an elimination game. AUBURN, AL. -- Ryder Woodson hit his first career home run in a crucial spot for NC State baseball. The Wolfpack led Central Connecticut State 4-0 in the fourth inning when Woodson stepped into the box.
NC State baseball dispatches Central Connecticut State, stays in Auburn Regional

3 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Bryan Pyrtle

AUBURN, Al. -- NC State baseball defeated Central Connecticut State 12-0 in an elimination game Friday afternoon. The Wolfpack stayed alive in the Auburn Regional thanks to a resurgent day by the offense and Ryan Marohn stifling the Blue Devil bats. The red and white faces the loser of Auburn-Stetson in another win or go home game Sunday at Plainsman Park. Just hit the ball hardThe Pack9 put up runs in bunches by consistently knocking the ball around the park.
NC State baseball shelled by Stetson in Auburn Regional opener

4 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Bryan Pyrtle

AUBURN, Al. -- NC State baseball dropped the first game of the Auburn Regional to Stetson Friday afternoon, 11-2. The Hatters put up seven runs on three hits in the top of the first, a deficit which proved too much to overcome. The Wolfpack enters the loser's bracket with a "win or or go home" status for the rest of the weekend. When it rains, it poursStetson wasted no time getting to work after a one-hour, 16-minute rain delay.
Multiple D1Basebll writers tab NC State baseball as 'Omaha sleeper'

1 month ago | 247sports.com | Bryan Pyrtle

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Multiple D1Baseball writers chose NC State baseball as a sleeper pick heading into the NCAA Tournament. Kendall Rogers and Bradley Smart each named NC State as their sleeper while Eric Sorenson outright predicted the Wolfpack to get to the College World Series. The buzz comes ahead of the Auburn Regional where NC State makes for one of the most dangerous two seeds in the Field of 64.
Scouting Report: Breaking down each opponent in Auburn Regional

1 month ago | 247sports.com | Bryan Pyrtle

RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State baseball begins its road to Omaha in the Auburn Regional starting Thursday. The Wolfpack joins Stetson and Central Connecticut in taking on the Tigers at Plainsman Park as the red and white seeks another run to the College World Series. The first step on that journey is beating the Tigers, Hatters and Blue Devils in the regional round. We've got you covered with the scouting report for all three.
NC State baseball named No. 2 seed in Auburn Regional

1 month ago | 247sports.com | Bryan Pyrtle

RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State baseball heads down to No. 4 Auburng as the No. 2 seed in the Auburn Regional in the NCAA Tournament field of 64 released Monday. The Wolfpack takes the Tigers along with No. 3 seed Stetson and No. 4 Central Connecticut State in Plainsman Park. Following a quarterfinal loss in the ACC Tournament, the red and white will begin its road to Omaha against No. 3 Stetson, seeking its third trip to the College World Series in the past five seasons.