Home Runs Guide No. 9 Duke to Run-Rule Victory at NC State

DURHAM – Head coach Chris Pollard picked up his 356th victory at the helm of the Blue Devils, moving him into a tie for second all-time in program history with (1988-99). No. 9 Duke (17-7, 4-5 ACC) scored seven runs in the top of the seventh inning and blasted five home runs, to run-rule NC State (15-7, 5-4 ACC) on Sunday, 13-2, and salvage the series finale.

Senior Alex Stone and graduate Zac Morris had multiple home run days, as Morris collected six RBI including a grand slam to put the run-rule in effect in the seventh inning.

Sophomore Andrew Healy was impressive in his first Sunday start of the year, working five innings and allowing two runs on two hits with six punchouts to earn his…