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.