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Friday, March 25
Tallahassee, Fla.
7:00 P.M.
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Duke Travels to Florida State for ACC Series
3/24/2022 9:44:00 AM | Baseball
DURHAM – The Duke baseball team travels to Tallahassee, Fla., for its first ACC road series, a three-game series against Florida State at Dick Howser Stadium.
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LEADING OFF
Duke travels to Florida State for its first road ACC series of the season. The Blue Devils hold an all-time record of 26-80 against the Seminoles. First pitch times are set for 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. Head coach Chris Pollard, in his 10th season at Duke, has a 8-12 record against Florida State. The two teams most recently met in pool play of the 2021 ACC Championship, as Duke bested Florida State, 12-1. Friday's game will air on ACC Network with Mike Monaco and Gaby Sanchez on the call while Saturday and Sunday will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra. Chris Edwards will broadcast on the Varsity Network app. Following the series, Duke returns to Durham to host Liberty at the DBAP on Tuesday.
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HOW TO FOLLOW
Friday, 7 p.m. – Varsity Network App (radio) – Live Stats – Watch (ACCN) – Tickets
Saturday, 2 p.m. – Varsity Network App (radio) – Live Stats – Watch (ACCNX) – Tickets
Sunday, 1 p.m. – Varsity Network App (radio) – Live Stats – Watch (ACCNX) – Tickets
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PITCHING MATCHUP
Friday:
DU - Marcus Johnson (1-4, 4.55 ERA)
FSU - Parker Messick (3-1, 3.48 ERA)
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Saturday:
DU - Luke Fox (1-2, 7.52 ERA)
FSU - Bryce Hubbart (4-1, 2.08 ERA)
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Sunday:
DU - Billy Seidl (1-1, 3.86 ERA)
FSU - Ross Dunn (1-0, 1.42 ERA)
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VET IN THE PEN
Graduate student RHP John Natoli has been strong out of the pen for the Blue Devils early this season. Natoli holds a 0.00 ERA in six appearances, including five consecutive scoreless appearances. Over the five-game stretch, Natoli has allowed just three hits and four walks while striking out nine in 7.2 innings of work.
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STORM'S A BREWIN'
Duke sophomore switch hitter Luke Storm has been a valuable addition to the lineup after redshirting in 2021. Storm has hit over .250 from both sides of the plate, while entering the lineup in multiple different positions. Recruited as a short stop, Storm has seen time at second base, first base and in the outfield so far this season. Storm is also on a team-leading 18-game on-base streak.
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MARC MADNESS
Junior right-hander Marcus Johnson is beginning to settle into his role as the Friday night arm for the Blue Devils. After a rough opening day, Johnson was stellar on the hill against Bucknell. The Fontana, Calif., native boasted 12 strikeouts in six innings of work to earn the win. The 12 strikeouts were the most since Bryce Jarvis' 15 Ks against Cornell in February of 2020.
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SEIDL'S STELLAR START
Junior right-hander Billy Seidl has been electric to open the 2022 season. After coming out of the bullpen throughout his career, the Wellesley, Mass., native has shifted into a starting role. Seidl opened the season without allowing a hit in the first 10.0 innings pitched and currently carries a .175 opponent batting average. In addition, Seidl has tallied 30 strikeouts, including 11 punchouts.
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WELCOME TO K-VILLE
The Blue Devil pitching staff has ascended to new heights over the past five seasons, shattering the school's strikeout record in 2018, 2019 and 2022. Duke continues to be on pace for a record season, as Marcus Johnson leads the team with 39 K's, fourth in the conference. Duke ranks in the top 25 in the country in strikeouts per nine innings this season.
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Duke season strikeout totals (Team records)
Rank    K/9       Strikeouts          Season
1.          9.82      527                    2021
2.          9.72      598                    2019
3.          9.12      575                    2018
             10.78   224                    2022
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THE WAITING IS OVER
When graduate student Trevor Johnson entered the game against VMI on Feb. 19, it was a long time coming. A transfer from Dartmouth, Johnson missed the 2021 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic and saw his 2020 season cut short. He made his first appearance in a collegiate baseball game since Feb. 23, 2020, a full 727 days. Graduate student John Natoli was in a similar boat, seeing his first appearance on the mound against East Carolina since March 8, 2020 - 724 days.
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CRABTREE & SCHRECK DINGERS
Graduate student Chris Crabtree and senior RJ Schreck have shown their power and look to continue it in the 2022 season. Schreck ranks tied for 14th in program history with 23 home runs while Crabtree sits tied for 18th with 20. Schreck leads the program with five this season.
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COMING OFF HISTORY
Duke's season in 2021 was a historic one. The Blue Devils finished the year 33-22 with the first ACC Baseball Championship Tournament title, defeating NC State 1-0 in the final game. It was Duke's first conference championship since 1961 and the program's first tournament title since its inception in 1973. Duke also won 12 games in a row in May, including the ACC Championship, for the longest win streak since the 1998 season.
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K'S 4 KIDS' CANCER
Duke has partnered with the Duke Children's Hospital for the fourth consecutive season in the K's 4 Kids' Cancer campaign. Donors can pledge an amount of money to donate per strikeout that the Blue Devils pitching staff throws in 2022. The partnership has contributed over $30,000 in support of the Duke Children's Hospital. Over the past four seasons, Duke has totaled 1,900+ strikeouts.
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#GoDuke
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LEADING OFF
Duke travels to Florida State for its first road ACC series of the season. The Blue Devils hold an all-time record of 26-80 against the Seminoles. First pitch times are set for 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. Head coach Chris Pollard, in his 10th season at Duke, has a 8-12 record against Florida State. The two teams most recently met in pool play of the 2021 ACC Championship, as Duke bested Florida State, 12-1. Friday's game will air on ACC Network with Mike Monaco and Gaby Sanchez on the call while Saturday and Sunday will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra. Chris Edwards will broadcast on the Varsity Network app. Following the series, Duke returns to Durham to host Liberty at the DBAP on Tuesday.
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HOW TO FOLLOW
Friday, 7 p.m. – Varsity Network App (radio) – Live Stats – Watch (ACCN) – Tickets
Saturday, 2 p.m. – Varsity Network App (radio) – Live Stats – Watch (ACCNX) – Tickets
Sunday, 1 p.m. – Varsity Network App (radio) – Live Stats – Watch (ACCNX) – Tickets
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PITCHING MATCHUP
Friday:
DU - Marcus Johnson (1-4, 4.55 ERA)
FSU - Parker Messick (3-1, 3.48 ERA)
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Saturday:
DU - Luke Fox (1-2, 7.52 ERA)
FSU - Bryce Hubbart (4-1, 2.08 ERA)
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Sunday:
DU - Billy Seidl (1-1, 3.86 ERA)
FSU - Ross Dunn (1-0, 1.42 ERA)
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VET IN THE PEN
Graduate student RHP John Natoli has been strong out of the pen for the Blue Devils early this season. Natoli holds a 0.00 ERA in six appearances, including five consecutive scoreless appearances. Over the five-game stretch, Natoli has allowed just three hits and four walks while striking out nine in 7.2 innings of work.
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STORM'S A BREWIN'
Duke sophomore switch hitter Luke Storm has been a valuable addition to the lineup after redshirting in 2021. Storm has hit over .250 from both sides of the plate, while entering the lineup in multiple different positions. Recruited as a short stop, Storm has seen time at second base, first base and in the outfield so far this season. Storm is also on a team-leading 18-game on-base streak.
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MARC MADNESS
Junior right-hander Marcus Johnson is beginning to settle into his role as the Friday night arm for the Blue Devils. After a rough opening day, Johnson was stellar on the hill against Bucknell. The Fontana, Calif., native boasted 12 strikeouts in six innings of work to earn the win. The 12 strikeouts were the most since Bryce Jarvis' 15 Ks against Cornell in February of 2020.
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SEIDL'S STELLAR START
Junior right-hander Billy Seidl has been electric to open the 2022 season. After coming out of the bullpen throughout his career, the Wellesley, Mass., native has shifted into a starting role. Seidl opened the season without allowing a hit in the first 10.0 innings pitched and currently carries a .175 opponent batting average. In addition, Seidl has tallied 30 strikeouts, including 11 punchouts.
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WELCOME TO K-VILLE
The Blue Devil pitching staff has ascended to new heights over the past five seasons, shattering the school's strikeout record in 2018, 2019 and 2022. Duke continues to be on pace for a record season, as Marcus Johnson leads the team with 39 K's, fourth in the conference. Duke ranks in the top 25 in the country in strikeouts per nine innings this season.
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Duke season strikeout totals (Team records)
Rank    K/9       Strikeouts          Season
1.          9.82      527                    2021
2.          9.72      598                    2019
3.          9.12      575                    2018
             10.78   224                    2022
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THE WAITING IS OVER
When graduate student Trevor Johnson entered the game against VMI on Feb. 19, it was a long time coming. A transfer from Dartmouth, Johnson missed the 2021 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic and saw his 2020 season cut short. He made his first appearance in a collegiate baseball game since Feb. 23, 2020, a full 727 days. Graduate student John Natoli was in a similar boat, seeing his first appearance on the mound against East Carolina since March 8, 2020 - 724 days.
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CRABTREE & SCHRECK DINGERS
Graduate student Chris Crabtree and senior RJ Schreck have shown their power and look to continue it in the 2022 season. Schreck ranks tied for 14th in program history with 23 home runs while Crabtree sits tied for 18th with 20. Schreck leads the program with five this season.
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COMING OFF HISTORY
Duke's season in 2021 was a historic one. The Blue Devils finished the year 33-22 with the first ACC Baseball Championship Tournament title, defeating NC State 1-0 in the final game. It was Duke's first conference championship since 1961 and the program's first tournament title since its inception in 1973. Duke also won 12 games in a row in May, including the ACC Championship, for the longest win streak since the 1998 season.
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K'S 4 KIDS' CANCER
Duke has partnered with the Duke Children's Hospital for the fourth consecutive season in the K's 4 Kids' Cancer campaign. Donors can pledge an amount of money to donate per strikeout that the Blue Devils pitching staff throws in 2022. The partnership has contributed over $30,000 in support of the Duke Children's Hospital. Over the past four seasons, Duke has totaled 1,900+ strikeouts.
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#GoDuke
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