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Wednesday, April 3
Durham, N.C.
5 p.m.
Duke University
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No. 2 Duke Downs Charlotte, 6-1, Wednesday
4/3/2024 11:00:00 PM | Softball
DURHAM – Second-ranked Duke (30-3, 10-2 ACC) used a five-run fifth inning to defeat Charlotte (21-14, 8-4 AAC), 6-1, in a non-conference matchup Wednesday night at Duke Softball Stadium.
The Blue Devils' offense was led by senior Kelly Torres and sophomore D'Auna Jennings, batting 2-for-3 at the plate with one run. Torres also tallied one RBI during the contest. Senior Claire Davidson and freshman Amiah Burgess also supported Duke's cause, combining to drive in four of the six runs, while finishing 1-for-2 and 1-for-1, respectively.
Sophomore Cassidy Curd, senior Jala Wright and graduate student Dani Drogemuller saw action in the circle. Curd picked up the win after working 4.1 scoreless innings, surrendering just two hits and a walk with seven strikeouts.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Blue Devils close their seven-game homestand on Friday, hosting North Carolina for a three-game conference series at Duke Softball Stadium. Friday's opener is set for 6 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
The Blue Devils' offense was led by senior Kelly Torres and sophomore D'Auna Jennings, batting 2-for-3 at the plate with one run. Torres also tallied one RBI during the contest. Senior Claire Davidson and freshman Amiah Burgess also supported Duke's cause, combining to drive in four of the six runs, while finishing 1-for-2 and 1-for-1, respectively.
Sophomore Cassidy Curd, senior Jala Wright and graduate student Dani Drogemuller saw action in the circle. Curd picked up the win after working 4.1 scoreless innings, surrendering just two hits and a walk with seven strikeouts.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Torres opened the scoring in the bottom of the second with an RBI-single through the left side to score junior Ana Gold. Gold led off the frame with a triple off the right field wall.
- Charlotte remained close by, holding the Blue Devils to just one run, until Davidson broke open a fifth-inning rally with a two-run shot to left center field.
- The Blue Devils then loaded the bases on a double, walk and infield single before senior Francesca Frelick sent a sacrifice fly deep into center field to extend Duke's lead to 4-0.
- Burgess kept the two-out rally alive with a two-RBI single through the right side to push the Blue Devils ahead, 6-0.
- The 49ers were able to push their lone run across the plate in the top of the seventh on a sacrifice fly to center field to avoid the shutout.
- Davidson tallied her 10th long ball and 11th multi-RBI game of the season.
- The Lakewood Ranch, Fla., native has now homered in three of her last four games.
- Gold leads the team in triples with three on the season.
- Curd earned her 32nd career start in the circle and improved her season ledger to 6-2.
- The Blue Devils remain undefeated at home with a 17-0 record on the year.
The Blue Devils close their seven-game homestand on Friday, hosting North Carolina for a three-game conference series at Duke Softball Stadium. Friday's opener is set for 6 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: Curd, Cassidy (6-2)
L: GRESS, Sam (6-7)
Batting:
RBI: WILLIAMS, Olivia 1
SF: WILLIAMS, Olivia 1
Base Running:
RUNS: HOFFLER, Cori 1
CS: KNIGHT, Abigail 1
HBP: NGUYEN, Savanna 1
Batting:
2B: Vega, Aminah 1
3B: Gold, Ana 1
HR: Davidson, Claire 1
RBI: Davidson, Claire 2 ; Torres, Kelly 1 ; Frelick, Francesca 1 ; Burgess, Amiah 2
SH: Tapia, Gisele 1 ; Davidson, Claire 1
SF: Frelick, Francesca 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Davidson, Claire 1 ; Vega, Aminah 1 ; Gold, Ana 2 ; Torres, Kelly 1 ; Jennings, D'Auna 1
SB: Jennings, D'Auna 1
HBP: Goddard, Sarah 1
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