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Wednesday, February 14
Durham, N.C.
5 p.m.
Duke University
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Three Grand Slams Leads No. 10 Duke to 18-0 Victory Over North Dakota State
2/14/2024 9:45:00 PM | Softball
DURHAM – Grand slams from junior Ana Gold and senior Kelly Torres led No. 10 Duke (4-1) to an 18-0 victory over North Dakota State (3-4) in the home opener at Duke Softball Stadium on Wednesday.
Gold and Torres both finished a perfect 3-for-3 on the night while collecting eight and four RBI, respectively. Gold became the first Blue Devil to send out two grand slams in a single game while Torres tallied the first bases-clearing blast of her career.
Duke's pitching staff of graduate transfer Dani Drogemuller, senior Lillie Walker and sophomore Cassidy Curd combined in the circle to limit the Bison to just two hits during the contest. Walker and Curd each struck out three.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Blue Devils have a quick turnaround, traveling to Miami, Fla., on Friday to face Rutgers, Army and FIU in the FIU Panther Invitational.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils softball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeSOFTBALL"
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
Gold and Torres both finished a perfect 3-for-3 on the night while collecting eight and four RBI, respectively. Gold became the first Blue Devil to send out two grand slams in a single game while Torres tallied the first bases-clearing blast of her career.
Duke's pitching staff of graduate transfer Dani Drogemuller, senior Lillie Walker and sophomore Cassidy Curd combined in the circle to limit the Bison to just two hits during the contest. Walker and Curd each struck out three.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Blue Devils were quick to jump ahead after scoring 11 runs off 11 hits in the opening frame.
- Sophomore Aminah Vega went yard in the bottom of the second with a three-run shot out of right center field to extend the lead to 14-0.
- Walker took over for Drogemuller in the top of the third inning and sat the Bison down in order to continue the shutout.
- The Blue Devils used an infield single, Bison error and a walk to load the bases again before Gold sent another ball over the left field fence to round out Duke's 18 runs.
- Curd entered the circle in the top of the fifth and struck out the final three batters to seal the victory.
- Duke's 11 runs in the bottom of the first set a program record of runs scored in a single inning.
- Gold's eight RBI on the night also set a single-game program record, passing Kamryn Jackson's mark of seven against Rutgers in 2020.
- She tallied the fourth multi-home run game of her career.
- Drogemuller earned her first win of the season in the circle, allowing just one hit in 2.0 innings.
- Freshman Linh Le made her Blue Devil debut in the fourth inning, seeing action at first base.
The Blue Devils have a quick turnaround, traveling to Miami, Fla., on Friday to face Rutgers, Army and FIU in the FIU Panther Invitational.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils softball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeSOFTBALL"
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Drogemuller, Dani (1-0)
L: Kaitlyn Dunford (1-1)
Batting:
HR: Gold, Ana 2 ; Vega, Aminah 1 ; Torres, Kelly 1
RBI: Gold, Ana 8 ; Vega, Aminah 4 ; Tapia, Gisele 1 ; Torres, Kelly 4 ; Baker, Jada 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Jennings, D'Auna 4 ; Gold, Ana 4 ; Davidson, Claire 1 ; Vega, Aminah 2 ; Tapia, Gisele 1 ; Torres, Kelly 2 ; Goddard, Sarah 1 ; Zampa, Kelsey 2 ; Baker, Jada 1
SB: Jennings, D'Auna 2 ; Gold, Ana 1 ; Baker, Jada 1
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