Duke Drops Series Opener, 7-2, to Wake Forest

DURHAM, N.C. - A five-run first inning for Wake Forest was the difference in Thursday's series opener, as the Demon Deacons (37-17, 15-13 ACC) defeated Duke, 7-2, at Jack Coombs Field on May 14. The Blue Devils (24-29, 9-19 ACC) fell behind early after five unearned runs in the top of the first but held the visitors to just two runs the rest of the way. Jake Lambdin and RJ Hamilton each drove in a run for Duke's offense. Peter Lemke made the start on the mound and struck out five alongside just one earned run in 4.0 innings of...