Duke baseball, seeded No. 16 in the ACC Baseball Championship, faces No. 9 NC State at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Charlotte. The Blue Devils, with a record of 25-30, previously competed against the Wolfpack, winning their final game in a three-game series earlier this season. Duke finished their regular season with a 7-3 victory against Wake Forest on Senior Day, showing strong late-game performance. Key players include INF Coltin Quagliano, known for stellar defense, and C Matthew Strand, a powerful hitter with 14 homers. Fans can catch the game live on ACC Network.

By the Numbers
  • Duke's record: 25-30 (10-20 ACC)
  • NC State's record: 32-21 (14-16 ACC)
  • Coltin Quagliano's defensive runs saved (DRS): 18.14
  • Matthew Strand's home runs: 14
  • Duke's stolen bases this season: 145, a program record
State of Play
  • Duke is entering the postseason with considerable momentum after recent victories.
  • Key players are in solid form, contributing both offensively and defensively.
  • The matchup against NC State is highly anticipated after their regular-season encounter.
What's Next

If Duke wins against NC State, they will advance further in the ACC Baseball Championship, potentially facing higher-seeded opponents. Continued strong performances from their key hitters and pitchers will be vital for success.

Bottom Line

Duke baseball aims to build on recent successes in the postseason, leveraging their record-setting stolen bases and standout player performances to make a deep run in the ACC Championship.