Duke baseball dropped the final game of their weekend series against Louisville, losing 9-4. After winning the first two games, the Blue Devils (21-13, 7-8 ACC) took an early lead but struggled in the middle innings as the Cardinals (19-13, 5-7 ACC) hit multiple home runs to shift control of the game. Four Duke players contributed with RBIs, while Michael DiMartini stood out with a strong 3-for-4 performance at the plate.

By the Numbers
  • Duke scored 4 runs, with contributions from 4 different players.
  • Michael DiMartini recorded 3 hits, going 3-for-4 at the plate.
State of Play
  • Duke led early in the game before losing momentum to Louisville's powerful hitting.
  • Louisville hit a total of three home runs, driving in multiple runs in key innings.
What's Next

Duke will travel to East Carolina for their next matchup on April 7, aiming to rebound after the loss. The game is set for a 6 p.m. start and will be available for streaming on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

Duke's inability to maintain their early lead against Louisville highlights the need for stronger pitching and defense in future games to sustain a winning streak.