ACC Baseball Power Rankings: UNC climbs, Wake Forest slips after Week 7

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The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) baseball season is in full swing, and Week 7 brought some notable shifts in the power rankings. As teams jockey for position in the highly competitive conference, each series becomes increasingly important. Let's take a look at the latest ACC baseball power rankings following Week 7.

1. North Carolina Tar Heels (21-5, 9-3 ACC)

The North Carolina Tar Heels continue to lead the way in the ACC, as they put together another strong week. They swept their series against Pittsburgh to improve their conference record to 9-3 and solidify their spot at the top of the standings.

The Tar Heels have been firing on all cylinders, with a potent offense and a pitching staff that has been consistently performing at a high level. Their ability to win close games and come through in clutch situations has been a key factor in their success so far this season.

Head coach Scott Forbes has his team playing with confidence and momentum, and they will look to carry that into the rest of the conference schedule as they aim to secure the top seed in the ACC tournament.

2. Virginia Cavaliers (19-7, 8-4 ACC)

The Virginia Cavaliers had a solid week, taking two out of three games against Duke. Their series win keeps them in the upper echelon of the ACC standings and solidifies their position as a top team in the conference.

Virginia has been led by a strong pitching staff and a balanced offensive attack, and they will look to continue their consistent play as they navigate the remainder of their conference schedule.

With their eye on securing a high seed in the ACC tournament, the Cavaliers will be focused on maintaining their strong play as they look to make a run at the conference championship.

3. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (12-5, 11-4 ACC)

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish had a slightly abbreviated schedule in Week 7, playing just two games against Louisville due to weather. They split the series with the Cardinals, maintaining their strong position in the ACC standings.

Notre Dame has been a pleasant surprise this season, with a potent offense and a pitching staff that has been consistently getting the job done. They will look to build on their early success and continue their strong play as they aim to make a statement in the ACC.

Head coach Link Jarrett has his team playing with confidence, and they will be a team to watch as the season progresses and the ACC tournament approaches.

4. Miami Hurricanes (16-8, 9-6 ACC)

The Miami Hurricanes had a solid week, taking two out of three games against Virginia Tech. Their series win propels them up the ACC standings and solidifies their position as a team to be reckoned with in the conference.

Miami has relied on a combination of solid pitching and timely hitting to secure their success, and they will be looking to continue their strong play as they look to position themselves for the postseason.

With a talented roster and a coaching staff with a track record of success, the Hurricanes will be a team to watch as the season progresses and the ACC tournament approaches.

5. Louisville Cardinals (15-10, 8-7 ACC)

The Louisville Cardinals had a mixed week, splitting their series with Notre Dame. While they were unable to secure a series win, they remain in the hunt in the middle of the ACC standings.

Louisville has shown flashes of strong play throughout the season, and they will be looking to string together some consistent performances as they aim to climb in the conference standings.

With a talented roster and a coaching staff with a proven track record, the Cardinals will be a team to keep an eye on as they look to make a push for the ACC tournament.

6. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (14-10, 11-7 ACC)

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets had a strong week, taking two out of three games against Florida State. Their series win propels them up the ACC standings and solidifies their position as a team on the rise in the conference.

Georgia Tech has been led by a potent offense and a pitching staff that has shown flashes of dominance, and they will be looking to build on their recent success as they aim to position themselves for the ACC tournament.

With a talented roster and a coaching staff that knows how to win in the ACC, the Yellow Jackets will be a team to watch as the season progresses.

7. Florida State Seminoles (14-12, 8-9 ACC)

The Florida State Seminoles had a tough week, dropping two out of three games against Georgia Tech. Their series loss drops them down the ACC standings and leaves them with work to do as they look to position themselves for the postseason.

Florida State has shown flashes of strong play throughout the season, and they will be looking to regroup and put together some consistent performances as they aim to climb in the conference standings.

With a talented roster and a coaching staff with a track record of success, the Seminoles will be a team to watch as they aim to make a push for the ACC tournament.

8. Duke Blue Devils (12-14, 6-9 ACC)

The Duke Blue Devils had a tough week, dropping two out of three games against Virginia. Their series loss drops them down the ACC standings and leaves them with work to do as they look to position themselves for the postseason.

Duke has endured some struggles this season but has the talent to turn things around and make a push for the ACC tournament. Head coach Chris Pollard will be looking to rally his team and get them playing at a high level as they aim to climb in the conference standings.

9. Pittsburgh Panthers (13-12, 7-9 ACC)

The Pittsburgh Panthers had a challenging week, dropping all three games in their series against North Carolina. Their series sweep at the hands of the Tar Heels drops them down the ACC standings and leaves them with work to do as they look to position themselves for the postseason.

Pittsburgh has shown the ability to compete with some of the top teams in the ACC but will need to find more consistency as they aim to climb in the conference standings.

Head coach Mike Bell will be looking to rally his team and get them playing at a high level as they navigate the rest of the conference schedule.

10. Wake Forest Demon Deacons (10-14, 5-10 ACC)

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons had a tough week, dropping two out of three games against North Carolina State. Their series loss drops them down the ACC standings and leaves them with work to do as they aim to climb in the conference standings.

Wake Forest has endured some struggles this season but has the talent to turn things around and make a push for the ACC tournament. Head coach Tom Walter will be looking to rally his team and get them playing at a high level as they navigate the rest of the conference schedule.

11. North Carolina State Wolfpack (11-15, 6-12 ACC)

The North Carolina State Wolfpack had a solid week, taking two out of three games against Wake Forest. Their series win gives them a much-needed boost in the ACC standings as they look to position themselves for the postseason.

North Carolina State has endured some struggles this season but has the talent to turn things around and make a push for the ACC tournament. Head coach Elliott Avent will be looking to rally his team and get them playing at a high level as they aim to climb in the conference standings.

12. Clemson Tigers (13-13, 7-8 ACC)

The Clemson Tigers had a challenging week, dropping two out of three games against North Carolina State. Their series loss drops them down the ACC standings and leaves them with work to do as they look to position themselves for the postseason.

Clemson has shown the ability to compete with some of the top teams in the ACC but will need to find more consistency as they aim to climb in the conference standings.

Head coach Monte Lee will be looking to rally his team and get them playing at a high level as they navigate the rest of the conference schedule.

As the ACC baseball season continues to unfold, each series will carry increased significance as teams look to position themselves for the postseason. With several teams jockeying for position in the standings, the competition will only continue to intensify in the weeks ahead. Be sure to stay tuned to see how the ACC baseball power rankings evolve as the season progresses.