No. 9 Duke Falls on Friday at NC State

Friday, March 22

Raleigh, N.C.

1 p.m.

Duke University

16-6, 3-4

NC State

14-6, 4-3

Duke

NC State

No. 9 Duke Falls on Friday at NC State

3/22/2024 4:50:00 PM | Baseball

Box Score Box Score (PDF)Postgame Notes (PDF)

DURHAM – No. 9 Duke dropped the series opener against NC State on Friday afternoon, 4-3, at Doak Field at Dail Park. Sophomore Gabriel Nard was charged with the loss, falling to 0-2 on the season, after working two innings in relief and allowing one run to score.

The Blue Devils and the Wolfpack traded blows throughout the first seven innings of play, before Jacob Dudan came on in relief of Sam Highfill and halted the Duke threat.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Wallace Clark flew out to left field to score Andrew Yu from third in the top of the second inning, 1-0.
NC State took the lead in the bottom of the fifth inning, 2-1.
Logan Bravo hit a solo home run in the top of the sixth inning, 2-2.
The Wolfpack took the lead in the bottom of the sixth, 3-2.
In the top of the seventh, Clark flew out to left field for the second time, scoring Devin Obee from third, 3-3.
NC State regained the lead in the bottom of the seventh, 4-3.

NOTES

Graduate Logan Bravo finished the day 1-for-4, hitting his fifth home run of the season, a solo shot to tie the ballgame in the top of the sixth inning.
Junior Jonathan Santucci worked 5.1 hitless innings on Friday, striking out five batters and did not factor into the decision.
Graduate Ben Miller was the lone Blue Devil with multiple hits on Friday, collecting a 2-for-3 line and drawing a walk.

QUOTES

"On a day where the ballpark was playing really big, we hit a lot of balls hard. We had seven hard hit outs today, but we just spotted them too many free bases." – Head coach Chris Pollard on his overall thoughts on Friday's series opener against NC State.

UP NEXT

Duke and NC State continue the three-game set on Saturday afternoon from Doak Field at Dail Park. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m. and will be broadcasted on ACC Network.

For more information on Duke Baseball, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching "DukeBASE".

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