Duke Blue Devils Snap Losing Streak with Late Heroics Against NC State
Late game heroics end Duke losing streak vs. NC State
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The Duke Blue Devils ended a four-game losing streak by defeating NC State 3-2 in a dramatic finish. Aidan Zorn's early home run and Kaden Smith's game-winning blast secured the victory, preventing a series sweep. Duke will next face Liberty University on Tuesday.
- 01Duke Blue Devils ended a four-game losing streak.
- 02Aidan Zorn hit a solo home run measuring 404 feet.
- 03Kaden Smith's 390-foot home run in the ninth inning secured the win.
- 04Duke won the game 3-2, avoiding a series sweep by NC State.
- 05The Blue Devils will host Liberty University next.
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The Duke Blue Devils halted their four-game losing streak with a thrilling 3-2 victory over the NC State Wolfpack on Sunday. After struggling in previous matches, including two losses to NC State and one against East Carolina University, Duke needed a strong performance to regain momentum. The game started positively for Duke, who scored first due to an error in the first inning. Aidan Zorn then extended their lead with a 404-foot home run in the second inning. However, the Wolfpack fought back, tying the game at 2-2 in the eighth inning. In a dramatic finish, Kaden Smith emerged as the hero, hitting a 390-foot home run to secure the lead in the final inning. With this win, Duke avoided a series sweep and will now take a day off before facing Liberty University on Tuesday.
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