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Blue Devils Sweep Doubleheader, Clinch Weekend Series over Syracuse Saturday
3/2/2024 8:41:00 PM | Softball
DURHAM – Seventh-ranked Duke softball (15-1, 2-0 ACC) swept Syracuse (8-8, 0-2 ACC) in a doubleheader Saturday at Duke Softball Stadium to clinch the conference-opening series, 2-0. The Blue Devils shut out the Orange, 7-0, in the opening game before claiming a 6-0 victory in the nightcap.
Senior Claire Davidson highlighted Duke's offense, batting 4-for-4 on the day with five RBI and two runs scored. The Lakewood Ranch, Fla., native also blasted a solo home run in each of the two contests.
Duke's pitching staff of graduate student Dani Drogemuller, senior Jala Wright and sophomores Cassidy Curd and Sophie Garner-MacKinnon combined to surrender just five total hits during the twin bill. Wright and Curd earned the wins after tossing 6.0 and 5.0 innings, respectively. Wright struck out five in the opening game while Curd punched out nine in the second.
HOW IT HAPPENED (GAME ONE)
Duke and Syracuse conclude the three-game series on Sunday afternoon at Duke Softball Stadium. First pitch is slated for 12 p.m.
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
Senior Claire Davidson highlighted Duke's offense, batting 4-for-4 on the day with five RBI and two runs scored. The Lakewood Ranch, Fla., native also blasted a solo home run in each of the two contests.
Duke's pitching staff of graduate student Dani Drogemuller, senior Jala Wright and sophomores Cassidy Curd and Sophie Garner-MacKinnon combined to surrender just five total hits during the twin bill. Wright and Curd earned the wins after tossing 6.0 and 5.0 innings, respectively. Wright struck out five in the opening game while Curd punched out nine in the second.
HOW IT HAPPENED (GAME ONE)
- After a scoreless opening frame, senior Francesca Frelick plated the first run in the bottom of the second with a groundout to score sophomore Aleyah Terrell, pinch running for senior Gisele Tapia.
- Freshman Amiah Burgess added to the offense with an RBI-triple to center field to score Tapia, who reached on a double.
- Frelick followed with an RBI-single to left field to score Burgess and stretch the lead to 3-0.
- Davidson sent a solo blast straight out of center field to push the Blue Devils' ahead 4-0 in the bottom of the fifth.
- Duke used two hits and a Syracuse error to plate the final three runs in the sixth inning for the 7-0 final win.
- Davidson opened the scoring in the second game, sending a sacrifice fly to center field to bring in sophomore D'Auna Jennings, who reached on a base hit before advancing to third on a passed ball.
- Davidson sparked the offense again in the bottom of the fourth with her second home run of the day, a solo shot over the center field wall.
- The Blue Devils added four additional runs off four hits and a fielding error to seal the 6-0 victory.
- The Blue Devils recorded their 9th and 10th shutouts of the season.
- Wright surpassed 300 career strikeouts during the opening contest.
- Davidson tallied her fifth long ball of the year, including three in the last four games.
- Burgess ripped her first career triple during the first game.
Duke and Syracuse conclude the three-game series on Sunday afternoon at Duke Softball Stadium. First pitch is slated for 12 p.m.
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: Wright, Jala (6-0)
L: Hendrix, Lindsey (5-1)
Base Running:
SB: Ramos, Angie 1
Batting:
2B: Davidson, Claire 1 ; Tapia, Gisele 2
3B: Burgess, Amiah 1
HR: Davidson, Claire 1
RBI: Jennings, D'Auna 1 ; Davidson, Claire 3 ; Burgess, Amiah 1 ; Frelick, Francesca 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Davidson, Claire 1 ; Tapia, Gisele 1 ; Terrell, Aleyah 1 ; Burgess, Amiah 2 ; Frelick, Francesca 1 ; Baker, Jada 1
SB: Jennings, D'Auna 1
HBP: Davidson, Claire 1
Game Leaders
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