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A clutch sixth‑inning rally propelled the Cavaliers past the Blue Devils, with Zach Jackson’s two‑run triple and a solo homer by Jake Weatherspoon sealing the win.
A late defensive masterclass and clutch hitting propelled Virginia past Duke 6-4, sending the Cavaliers into the quarterfinals where they will meet Georgia Tech.
Duke routed NC State 21‑12 in the first round of the 2026 ACC Baseball Championship in Charlotte, highlighted by Kamden Smith’s record‑tying eight RBIs and a seventh‑inning grand slam that swung the game decisively.
Duke, the 16th seed in the ACC Baseball Championship, will meet ninth‑seeded NC State on Tuesday morning at Truist Field, riding a record‑breaking stolen‑base tally and standout performances from Coltin Quagliano, RJ Hamilton and others.
In a rain‑soaked showdown at Jack Coombs Field, Duke’s offense sputtered early, allowing Wake Forest to build a four‑run lead before the Blue Devils trimmed the margin. Senior Day looms as the final game approaches.
The Blue Devils were unable to recover from a four-run hole, with Matthew Strand's 13th home run and Michael DiMartini's RBI single unable to spark a comeback.