Duke baseball, ranked No. 6, suffered a 4-2 loss to No. 10 Florida State in the series opener at Jack Coombs Field, with the tying run left on base in the ninth inning.

By the Numbers
  • No. 6 Duke record: 29-13, 13-9 ACC
  • No. 10 Florida State record: 33-8, 12-7 ACC
  • Jr. Jonathan Santucci: 6 innings, 3 hits, 4 runs, 6 strikeouts
  • Freshman AJ Gracia: 2-for-4 with 1 RBI
  • Graduate Zac Morris: 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored, and a double
Yes, But

Duke had opportunities with the tying run on base in the ninth but couldn't capitalize, leaving 10 runners stranded throughout the game.

State of Play
  • Florida State took an early lead with 4 runs in the first inning
  • Duke responded with 2 runs in the first inning and another run in the third
What's Next

Duke will face Florida State again in the next game at Jack Coombs Field on Saturday at 4 p.m.

Bottom Line

Duke baseball's loss to Florida State highlighted a competitive game with missed opportunities, setting the stage for a crucial rematch in the following game.