Duke's baseball team rallied in the eighth inning to secure a thrilling 7-3 victory over Wake Forest on Senior Day. Down a run, the Blue Devils scored five times in the final frame, highlighted by graduate Coltin Quagliano's three-run home run. Matthew Strand also contributed with a homer, marking his 14th of the season. Ben Dean earned the win, striking out two batters in two shutout innings. This victory improved Duke’s record to 25-30, with a conference record of 10-20.

By the Numbers
  • Duke scored 5 runs in the eighth inning.
  • Coltin Quagliano's home run traveled 413 feet.
  • Matthew Strand hit his 14th home run of the season.
  • Ben Dean improved his season record to 7-1.
State of Play
  • Duke entered the game with a 25-30 overall record.
  • The team is gearing up to compete in the ACC Baseball Championship on Tuesday.
  • The exact details of Duke's first matchup in the championship remain pending.
What's Next

Duke will participate in the opening round of the ACC Baseball Championship this Tuesday, with their opponent and game time to be announced post regular-season play.

Bottom Line

Duke's aggressive late-game rally demonstrates their resilience as they head into the ACC tournament, making them a formidable contender with strong momentum after this Senior Day performance.