Duke secured an 8-4 victory over Appalachian State in a mid-week baseball game at Jack Coombs Field. Despite giving up initial runs in the third inning, Duke turned the game around by scoring seven runs in the same inning. The Blue Devils, with a record of 25-14, extended their mid-week winning streak to nine games, showcasing a strong performance led by Jake Hyde's four RBIs.
First baseman Jake Hyde, along with Wallace Clark and AJ Gracia, contributed to Duke's success with multiple hits each. Ryan Calvert (4-0) contained Appalachian State's offense, allowing only two runs in the third inning. Duke's bullpen, featuring Mark Hindy, Max Stammel, Gavin Brown, and Collins Black, delivered four scoreless innings to secure the win. The pitching staff, led by Kyle Johnson's solid start, combined for 14 strikeouts while allowing seven hits and three walks in the game.