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Greensboro, N.C.
5 p.m.
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No. 3 Duke Storms Past UNC Greensboro, 16-3, Wednesday
4/17/2024 11:09:00 PM | Softball
GREENSBORO, N.C. – A 10-run second inning led No. 3 Duke to a 16-3 run-rule victory over UNC Greensboro on Wednesday at UNCG Softball Stadium.
Graduate student Gisele Tapia led the offense, batting 3-for-4 with two RBI on the night. The trio of Blue Devils finished 2-for-3 at the plate in senior Francesca Frelick, junior Ana Gold and freshman Amiah Burgess. They also combined to drive in eight of Duke's 16 runs.
Sophomore Sophie Garner-MacKinnon earned the start and the win after tossing all five innings. The West Hartford, Conn., native allowed three runs off five hits while recording two strikeouts.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Blue Devils welcome Virginia to Duke Softball Stadium on Friday for a three-game conference series. Friday's opener is set for 6 p.m. and will mark the Blue Devils' Support Your Cause game. Duke will also honor its seven graduating players on Sunday for Senior Day.
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
Graduate student Gisele Tapia led the offense, batting 3-for-4 with two RBI on the night. The trio of Blue Devils finished 2-for-3 at the plate in senior Francesca Frelick, junior Ana Gold and freshman Amiah Burgess. They also combined to drive in eight of Duke's 16 runs.
Sophomore Sophie Garner-MacKinnon earned the start and the win after tossing all five innings. The West Hartford, Conn., native allowed three runs off five hits while recording two strikeouts.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Senior Kelly Torres opened the game with a lead-off home run over the left field wall to quickly put Duke in front.
- UNC Greensboro responded in the bottom half after connecting on a pair of doubles and a single to pull ahead, 2-1.
- The Blue Devils' offense erupted in the top of the second as they posted 10 runs off seven hits and an error to take an 11-2 edge. The multi-run inning was highlighted by Frelick's two-RBI double off the right field wall.
- Frelick carried the momentum into the following frame, sending a two-RBI single into center field before moving up on a wild pitch. She came home during the ensuing at bat after Tapia ripped a double to the right center field wall to extend Duke's advantage to 14-2.
- Burgess sent a two-run shot out of right field in the top of the fifth to round out Duke's 16 runs. Her long ball also brought in Gold, who led off the frame with a double to left center field.
- The Spartans added one final run in the bottom of the fifth with a solo home run off the bat of Maycin Brown.
- Senior Claire Davidson recorded her 57th RBI of the season to set the single-season program record after she drew a bases-loaded walk during the second inning.
- The Blue Devils earned their 11th run-rule victory of the season and have outscored their opponents, 139-12, in those games.
- Burgess and Torres blasted their second and fourth home run of the season, respectively.
- Garner-MacKinnon tossed the second complete game of her career and improves to 3-0 in the circle.
The Blue Devils welcome Virginia to Duke Softball Stadium on Friday for a three-game conference series. Friday's opener is set for 6 p.m. and will mark the Blue Devils' Support Your Cause game. Duke will also honor its seven graduating players on Sunday for Senior Day.
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: Garner-MacKinnon, Sophie (3-0)
L: Salem Ward (6-6)
Batting:
2B: Goddard, Sarah 1 ; Gold, Ana 1 ; Frelick, Francesca 1 ; Tapia, Gisele 1
HR: Torres, Kelly 1 ; Burgess, Amiah 1
RBI: Torres, Kelly 2 ; Davidson, Claire 1 ; Vega, Aminah 1 ; Gold, Ana 1 ; Burgess, Amiah 3 ; Frelick, Francesca 4 ; Tapia, Gisele 2 ; Jennings, D'Auna 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Torres, Kelly 2 ; Davidson, Claire 1 ; Vega, Aminah 2 ; Gold, Ana 2 ; Burgess, Amiah 3 ; Frelick, Francesca 2 ; Tapia, Gisele 2 ; Baker, Jada 1 ; Jennings, D'Auna 1
Batting:
2B: Brooklynn Maxwell 1 ; Grace Loftin 1
HR: Maycin Brown 1
RBI: Grace Loftin 2 ; Maycin Brown 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Brooklynn Maxwell 1 ; Jessie Shipley 1 ; Maycin Brown 1
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