The North Carolina Tar Heels cruised by the VCU Rams 8-0 in their first game of the Chapel Hill Regional in the College World Series. This team validated its No. 5 overall seed in the field , and its performance was an extension of its regular-season dominance. As is the case in every game, in any sport, there are decisions, strategies, and players simply making plays that change the complexion of a contest. That was certainly the case in the Tar Heels' comfortable win over the Rams on Friday night. Here are a couple of those aspects that were major factors in how the game unfolded. Scott Forbes' Decision To Start Ryan Lynch Jun 8, 2025; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina head coach Scott Forbes during an interview with the media after a Super Regionals game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Scott Forbes also celebrates his 200th win.…