DURHAM, N.C. – The Blue Devils head over to Chapel Hill for a three-game conference series with North Carolina. Friday's series opener against the Tar Heels is set for 6 p.m. at Anderson Stadium.
No. 18 Duke (29-11, 13-2 ACC) extended its win streak to six straight games after a 12-5 road win over Liberty Wednesday afternoon. Redshirt juniorÂ
Jessica Oakland drove in a career-high six runs, all within the first two innings with a two-RBI double and a grand slam, during the contest. Oakland finished 2-for-5 at the plate with her 11th multi-RBI outing of the season.
Senior
Aminah Vega reached in every at bat, going 2-for-2 and drawing three walks with four runs scored. The freshman duo ofÂ
Gabriella Shadek andÂ
Adelyn Matthews rounded out Duke's multi-hit performances, each driving in one run while batting 2-for-3 and 2-for-4, respectively.
The Blue Devils are now 10-0 in true road games heading into the weekend series in Chapel Hill.
HOW TO FOLLOW
All three games of the series will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra with Raine Wilson and Matt Krause on the call. Live stats will be available through Statbroadcast.
THE SCHEDULE
Friday, April 10 – 6 p.m.
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Saturday, April 11 – 1 p.m.
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Sunday, April 12 – 12 p.m.
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INSIDE THE SERIES
Duke leads the all-time series, 14-5, including 3-3 record when playing in Chapel Hill. Last season, the Blue Devils outscored the Tar Heels, 28-10, to complete the three-game sweep in Durham. The Blue Devils have won 13 straight matchups against North Carolina.
UP NEXT
The Blue Devils return home to host No. 9 Tennessee at Duke Softball Stadium Wednesday, April 15. First pitch is slated for 7 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN2.
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