The Devils Went Down to Georgia and Punched a Ticket to Supers

Sunday, June 1

Athens, Ga.

6 p.m.

Duke University

40-19

Oklahoma State

30-25

Oklahoma State

Duke

The Devils Went Down to Georgia and Punched a Ticket to Supers

6/2/2025 12:02:00 AM | Baseball

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ATHENS, Ga. – Sophomore Sam Harris' two-RBI single up the middle in the bottom of the eighth inning lifted Duke (40-19) to its fourth Regional Championship and punched the Blue Devils' ticket to Super Regionals, defeating Oklahoma State 3-2 on Sunday at Foley Field.

Duke improved to 6-1 in Athens during the postseason, including a six-game winning streak since 2018. The Blue Devils have now secured 40 wins for the second consecutive season, the third 40-win season in program history, all under the guidance of Chris Pollard.

After a back-and-forth pitchers' duel between freshman Henry Zatkowski and the Cowboys' Noah Wech, Oklahoma State opened the scoring in the top of the fourth inning, as Kollin Ritchie blasted a two-run home run to right center field, 2-0.

Duke went to the bullpen with two outs in the fifth, as Gabe Nard entered the ballgame and scattered two hits across 2.1 innings to keep the Blue Devils within striking distance. In the bottom of the eighth, AJ Gracia hit a solo home run to left center field, cutting the deficit to 2-1. Jake Hyde singled through the left side, and Ben Rounds drew a walk to set up the Blue Devils with two on and one out in the frame.

With two outs in the eighth, Harris smoked a 114 mph single up the middle, scoring both runners to give Duke the lead. Reid Easterly locked down the Regional Championship in the ninth, capping off a two-inning performance.

2025 NCAA Athens Regional All-Tournament Team
Kyle Johnson, Duke
Leighton Finley, Georgia
Macon Winslow, Duke
Christian Adams, Georgia
Brayden Smith, Oklahoma State
Slate Alford, Georgia
Wallace Clark, Duke
Kollin Ritchie, Oklahoma State
Nolan Schubart, Oklahoma State
Tre Phelps, Georgia
Sam Harris, Duke
Most Outstanding Player: Wallace Clark

HOW IT HAPPENED

Oklahoma State opened the scoring in the top of the fourth inning, 2-0.
Duke cracked the scoreboard in the bottom of the eighth inning, as AJ Gracia hit a solo home run to left center field. Sam Harris singled up the middle to score a pair, 3-2.

NOTES

Duke secured its fourth Regional Championship in program history on Sunday, rallying to defeat Oklahoma State. It marks the fourth Super Regional in program history in seven full seasons. It is the second Regional Championship in Athens for the Blue Devils.
Duke improved to 6-1 in Athens during the postseason, sweeping the regional in 2025. The Blue Devils have now won six straight games at Foley Field in the postseason.
The Blue Devils secured 40 wins for the second consecutive season, marking the third time under head coach Chris Pollard that Duke eclipsed the 40-win mark. It is also the first time in program history to secure back-to-back 40-win seasons.
Sophomore Sam Harris finished the day 2-for-4 with a two-RBI single up the middle in the bottom of the eighth, the game-winning runs.
Graduate Jake Hyde led the way at the plate, finishing the day 3-for-4 and tying the game on Harris' single in the eighth.
Four Blue Devils were selected to the 2025 Athens Regional All-Tournament Team, as Kyle Johnson (P), Macon Winslow (C), Wallace Clark (SS), and Sam Harris (DH) were honored. Clark was also named the Most Outstanding Player for the Regional.

UP NEXT

Duke advances to the program's fourth Super Regional in program history and will face the winner of Ole Miss and Murray State. Dates and times will be announced when the destination for the Blue Devils Super Regional is confirmed.

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