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chrishoke
02-15-2019, 05:04 PM
Duke baseball opens the 2019 Season today at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park against Lehigh. The Devils lead 2-0 in the 4th.

Bob Green
02-15-2019, 07:03 PM
That's a winner! Duke 7, Lehigh 0.

Duke pitchers with 18 strike outs.

Farlan
02-16-2019, 10:44 AM
Today's game has been moved to a 2 pm start at the DBAP.

jimsumner
02-16-2019, 05:41 PM
Duke won 8-1 today.

For what it's worth, the Lehigh SID told me yesterday that Lehigh has only been able to practice outside three times this year.

So, not a well-honed machine.

budwom
02-17-2019, 09:10 AM
Duke won 8-1 today.

For what it's worth, the Lehigh SID told me yesterday that Lehigh has only been able to practice outside three times this year.

So, not a well-honed machine.

it makes me so envious to read about college baseball being played...this time of year many of the northern teams are migrating southward so they don't have to practice on snow, which makes the ball roll much slower...
With most colleges getting out in early May, bezbol seasons up here are ludicrously short...

duke2x
02-17-2019, 03:31 PM
Duke sweeps Lehigh, 4-3, after a long weather delay. The first 3-0 start since 1998.

duke2x
02-17-2019, 03:34 PM
it makes me so envious to read about college baseball being played...this time of year many of the northern teams are migrating southward so they don't have to practice on snow, which makes the ball roll much slower...
With most colleges getting out in early May, bezbol seasons up here are ludicrously short...

Northern schools either don't play baseball (Syracuse, some Big 10) or spend the first 2 months in warm weather climate (ND, BC). The ACC has a rule where these schools are guaranteed not to host a series until late March (3rd weekend series). We even had a road series moved to Delaware with BC recently because of snow. (We got swept.)

chrishoke
02-17-2019, 03:47 PM
Duke sweeps Lehigh, 4-3, after a long weather delay. The first 3-0 start since 1998.

Great way to start the season. Go Devils!

HereBeforeCoachK
02-17-2019, 03:55 PM
Duke lost so many great players last season....what are those in the know predicting for this year's team?
(I know they're talking CWS over at the Cheats....)

loran16
02-17-2019, 08:21 PM
Duke lost so many great players last season...what are those in the know predicting for this year's team?
(I know they're talking CWS over at the Cheats...)

We have the preseason #1 college pitching prospect, and are a borderline top 25 team. Preseason ACC poll had Duke expected to finish T-2nd in the Coastal with UVA tied in the same position, with UNC atop the division.

Should be an interesting, potentially very good follow up to last year's great finish.

roywhite
02-17-2019, 08:21 PM
Duke lost so many great players last season...what are those in the know predicting for this year's team?
(I know they're talking CWS over at the Cheats...)

Yes, many good players lost, but talent returns and the current freshmen were well regarded as a recruiting class. Brief preview from goduke.com

http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22847&SPID=1850&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211789778&DB_OEM_ID=4200

Blue Devils Picked to Finish Second in Coastal

chrishoke
02-17-2019, 10:35 PM
The best thing we have, IMO, is an excellent coach.

HereBeforeCoachK
02-18-2019, 06:07 AM
The best thing we have, IMO, is an excellent coach.

Totally agree. You can tell from listening to him that he's a total baseball geek - in a good way. There is an understanding of and a passion for the game that comes through so clearly. And then there are the results.

I'm a big Pollard fan.

CameronBornAndBred
02-18-2019, 01:03 PM
Duke lost so many great players last season...what are those in the know predicting for this year's team?
(I know they're talking CWS over at the Cheats...)


We have the preseason #1 college pitching prospect, and are a borderline top 25 team. Preseason ACC poll had Duke expected to finish T-2nd in the Coastal with UVA tied in the same position, with UNC atop the division.

Should be an interesting, potentially very good follow up to last year's great finish.

Looking at the polls, both pre-season and current (as of today), Duke got respect. While not in all the polls, they are just outside the top 25 in a few, and in the top 25 in a couple others.
This is a good link, since you can select the poll and see the rankings in each.
https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/baseball/d1/d1baseballcom-top-25

Quick edit since they just updated, Baseball America has us at 22.

Bob Green
02-19-2019, 05:21 PM
Duke leading Davidson 6-0 in the 4th. Game available on Watch ESPN:

http://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=99868a38-894a-4e69-a9c7-a84dd9304231

Bob Green
02-19-2019, 07:15 PM
That's a winner!

Duke improves to 4-0 with a 7-3 victory over Davidson.

chrishoke
02-19-2019, 08:47 PM
Northwestern comes to town Friday for a three game series. Let's keep this roll going.

CameronBornAndBred
02-23-2019, 01:16 PM
Northwestern comes to town Friday for a three game series. Let's keep this roll going.

It looks like today's doubleheader has been moved back from 1:00/5:00 to 5:00/7:00.

HereBeforeCoachK
02-23-2019, 01:18 PM
It looks like today's doubleheader has been moved back from 1:00/5:00 to 5:00/7:00.

Got a notice on my phone today from NC Weather Authority that the fall/winter of 2018-19 is the rainiest in recorded history...140 years of history. So today, different day same stuff.

House G
02-23-2019, 05:06 PM
Starting lineup:
https://mobile.twitter.com/DukeBASE/status/1099426365978361856?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

duke2x
02-24-2019, 12:37 AM
Duke wins game 1 in 10, 5-4. Duke is still playing the 2nd game and is up 12-8 after 6. All Duke runs were scored in a Campbell-esque 3rd inning. Bonus points if you can legitimately put quasi- and -esque in the same word.

http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211791316

chrishoke
02-24-2019, 08:32 AM
Duke ended up winning the second game 23-8, scoring all their runs in just 2 innings. Duke baseball is now 6-0. They play Northwestern again this pm.

HereBeforeCoachK
02-24-2019, 08:35 AM
Duke wins game 1 in 10, 5-4. Duke is still playing the 2nd game and is up 12-8 after 6. All Duke runs were scored in a Campbell-esque 3rd inning. Bonus points if you can legitimately put quasi- and -esque in the same word.

http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211791316

Some processing programs don't like esque ever...but it's proper. So I'd say yeah, you could do quasi and esque in the same word. The app won't like it, but you can soldier on anyway. And BTW, Chris Pollard is quasi-Tony LaRussa-esque.....he rocks.

Bob Green
02-24-2019, 01:30 PM
Northwestern takes a 1-0 lead in the 2nd:

http://www.espn.com/watch/_/id/3480289/northwestern-vs-duke?_ga=2.264201928.53426376.1551031319-1927017946.1476636703

chrishoke
02-24-2019, 04:27 PM
Duke loses its first game of the year 5-3.

sagegrouse
02-24-2019, 05:25 PM
Duke loses its first game of the year 5-3.

We need to tell these guys: be careful about wasting runs, like scoring 23 in one game, when you need a few the next game.

duke2x
02-24-2019, 06:14 PM
I know we like to play teams with similar philosophies, but that's a tough loss. Northwestern was roughly equivalent to Western Carolina (11-47) in last year's RPI.

chrishoke
02-24-2019, 06:22 PM
I know we like to play teams with similar philosophies, but that's a tough loss. Northwestern was roughly equivalent to Western Carolina (11-47) in last year's RPI.

Just based on the eye test, I believe this NW team is better than that.

HereBeforeCoachK
02-24-2019, 06:25 PM
I know we like to play teams with similar philosophies, but that's a tough loss. Northwestern was roughly equivalent to Western Carolina (11-47) in last year's RPI.

Winning weekend series is a big key for how teams are looked at....and we won that. Also remember, this is almost entirely new Duke team.

chrishoke
02-26-2019, 05:15 PM
Duke jumps out to a 5-0 lead over Richmond in the 3rd. Rich. is 6-0 including a 7-1 win over a #17 Georgia Tech.

CameronBornAndBred
02-26-2019, 06:19 PM
Duke jumps out to a 5-0 lead over Richmond in the 3rd. Rich. is 6-0 including a 7-1 win over a #17 Georgia Tech.

Hunter is nice to watch. Duke with a 5-1 lead going into the 7th, wish the video feed would show at least a score.

chrishoke
02-26-2019, 07:00 PM
That's a winner, 5-2.

Bob Green
03-01-2019, 03:14 PM
This weekend's three game series is against Penn State (6-0) in Bradenton, FL with the first game today at 4 pm. There isn't any streaming video available but here is a link to the live stats:

https://admin.gopsusports.com/sidearmstats/baseball/summary

CameronBornAndBred
03-01-2019, 03:35 PM
PSU isn't ranked (Duke is 22-25 depending on the poll), but at 6-0 they sound like a team to be respected.

weezie
03-01-2019, 03:50 PM
This weekend's three game series is against Penn State (6-0) in Bradenton, FL with the first game today at 4 pm...


Wish I was in Bradenton....:(

Bob Green
03-01-2019, 04:07 PM
Kennie Taylor with a lead off home run to center field. Duke 1, PSU 0. Nice start.

Bob Green
03-01-2019, 04:41 PM
In his second trip to the plate, Kennie Taylor tripled down the RF line driving in two runs. He then scored on a passed ball. Taylor is 2-2 (Home Run/Triple) with 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored.

Duke 4, PSU 0 in the Top of 3rd.

chrishoke
03-01-2019, 05:24 PM
In his second trip to the plate, Kennie Taylor tripled down the RF line driving in two runs. He then scored on a passed ball. Taylor is 2-2 (Home Run/Triple) with 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored.

Duke 4, PSU 0 in the Top of 3rd.

Love to watch Kennie play ball - so dynamic - hate that the is no streaming video. 5-0 now in the 5th.

chrishoke
03-01-2019, 05:39 PM
Interestingly, before today, Penn State played all their games in Cary, NC.

CameronBornAndBred
03-01-2019, 05:59 PM
Interestingly, before today, Penn State played all their games in Cary, NC.

Bet they wish they were back, enjoying home field advantage. :rolleyes:

chrishoke
03-01-2019, 06:32 PM
14-0 in the 7th. I']m calling it.

CameronBornAndBred
03-01-2019, 06:58 PM
14-0 in the 7th. I']m calling it.

Still got a chance!

Bob Green
03-01-2019, 09:53 PM
Three Duke pitchers combined to no hit Penn State:

http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211793375&DB_OEM_ID=4200

Graeme Stinson, Matt Dockman and Jack Carey struck out 11 batters while walking two.


“Graeme (Stinson) was really efficient early and did a great job of pitching to contact,” said head coach Chris Pollard. “Matt Dockman came in and did exactly what you want a guy to do with a five-run lead, which is pitch to contact and he had a 13-pitch inning. I thought Jack Carey was tremendous. He threw three pitches for strikes and really pounded the strikezone. He attacked the zone when he had to. I’m really proud of his outing.”

DU82
03-01-2019, 11:22 PM
Interestingly, before today, Penn State played all their games in Cary, NC.

USA Baseball is headquartered in CARY, and have an excellent facility and ballpark. They host a few “tournaments” (typically, four teams playing three games each, one against each other team.)

Many northern teams come down to play in our wonderful, warm, dry weather. :rolleyes:

duke2x
03-02-2019, 12:04 AM
It beats the weather in Happy Valley right now.

Penn State was slightly worse than Northwestern in the Big 10 and equivalent in RPI last year. I am sure Goal #1 is to return to the NCAAs, which means we really need to win all 3 of these.

Bob Green
03-02-2019, 02:08 PM
Bryce Jarvis on the mound for Duke this afternoon. Live stats available here:

https://admin.gopsusports.com/sidearmstats/baseball/summary

duke2x
03-02-2019, 05:05 PM
Duke loses to PSU, 8-7.

Bob Green
03-03-2019, 12:03 PM
The series rubber match is underway:

https://admin.gopsusports.com/sidearmstats/baseball/media;category=batting

bigperm13
03-03-2019, 12:13 PM
Good start. Their leadoff hitter's last name is Homer is he just hit one. Losing this series would be very bad.

bigperm13
03-03-2019, 12:23 PM
PSU also has guys named Bowersox, Hendershot and Hippenhammer. Quite the roster of last names.

CrazyNotCrazie
03-03-2019, 01:27 PM
PSU also has guys named Bowersox, Hendershot and Hippenhammer. Quite the roster of last names.

I prefer those names to if they had Trout, Betts and deGrom!

Bob Green
03-03-2019, 02:52 PM
Kennie Taylor gives Duke a 4-2 lead with a Grand Slam in the 7th inning.

roywhite
03-03-2019, 03:23 PM
Kennie Taylor gives Duke a 4-2 lead with a Grand Slam in the 7th inning.

Taylor, not a big guy, hit his second HR, a 2-run shot in the 8th as Duke has pulled away with a 9-2 lead going into the bottom of the 8th (Penn State shows as the home team for some reason).

chrishoke
03-03-2019, 03:27 PM
Thank goodness. Things were looking dire, down 2-0 in the 7th after losing yesterday. Nice rally.

Bob Green
03-03-2019, 03:58 PM
That's a winner.

Duke improves to 9-2 on the season with a 9-2 victory to take the series from Penn State.

Next up is a two game series with Penn on Tuesday and Wednesday at DBAP. Hopefully, we will have streaming video.

chrishoke
03-03-2019, 05:49 PM
That's a winner.

Duke improves to 9-2 on the season with a 9-2 victory to take the series from Penn State.

Next up is a two game series with Penn on Tuesday and Wednesday at DBAP. Hopefully, we will have streaming video.

Apparently it will be very cold.

-jk
03-03-2019, 06:09 PM
Apparently it will be very cold.

Downright balmy, compared to Philly...

-jk

chrishoke
03-04-2019, 05:40 PM
I know we like to play teams with similar philosophies, but that's a tough loss. Northwestern was roughly equivalent to Western Carolina (11-47) in last year's RPI.

Just fyi, Northwestern also won one out of three against ranked Georgia Tech (don't know if they are still ranked) this weekend.

CameronBornAndBred
03-04-2019, 05:46 PM
Just fyi, Northwestern also won one out of three against ranked Georgia Tech (don't know if they are still ranked) this weekend.

Speaking of RPI, Duke is third in the latest numbers. (As of March 3rd.)
Northwestern is 17th.
https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/baseball/d1/rpi

Duke remains ranked 22nd in the Baseball America poll.
https://www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/college-baseball-top-25/

HereBeforeCoachK
03-04-2019, 05:49 PM
Just fyi, Northwestern also won one out of three against ranked Georgia Tech (don't know if they are still ranked) this weekend.

It seems to me that there's almost a bigger premium on winning these weekend series than on total WL record sometimes...to hear the coaches talk. They always stress 2 out of 3 on the weekend series.

duke2x
03-05-2019, 12:30 AM
Thanks for the RPI link.

I am ecstatic with Pollard's job at Duke regardless of whether we make the NCAAs this year. Please don't translate wanting to play in the postseason into a disgruntled fan. My telescope is more analytical on how we get there again. You never forget how to count to 6 in football, ~20 in basketball, or ~35 in baseball.

While I love our (and NW's) RPI today, you want to avoid sub-200 losses for an at-large bid. The Big 10 is not a baseball league. If Northwestern and Penn State end up in the middle of their league, it should be more like losing 1/3 to the bottom of the ACC; a series win still looks good. If they fall far behind the rest of the Big 10 again, we probably have to win an extra ACC-level game to make up for each loss. That's a lot harder to do with this year's schedule.

Penn is off to a really bad start. Let's go for a sweep before ACC play heats up on Friday.

CameronBornAndBred
03-06-2019, 01:23 PM
Penn is off to a really bad start. Let's go for a sweep before ACC play heats up on Friday.

They are doing better now. They beat Duke yesterday in extra innings. Second game is at 4 today.

Bob Green
03-06-2019, 04:13 PM
Baseball against Penn is underway. Live stats available here:

http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211793748

Bob Green
03-06-2019, 05:06 PM
Headed to T4: Duke 1, Penn 0

Kennie Taylor scored from 2nd base on a R. Maxwell single through the left side.

chrishoke
03-06-2019, 05:51 PM
Duke escaped the top of the fifth tied 1-1. Penn left the bases loaded Duke needs to wake up. Losing two to Penn would be disastrous.

chrishoke
03-06-2019, 06:05 PM
Duke gets caught trying to steal 3rd with 2 out in the 6th. So dumb.

chrishoke
03-06-2019, 06:44 PM
Now Duke leaves the bases loaded in the 8th.

chrishoke
03-06-2019, 06:51 PM
3-1 Penn, top 9th. Damn.

Bob Green
03-06-2019, 06:52 PM
3-1 now.

chrishoke
03-06-2019, 07:02 PM
Sweep.

Bob Green
03-06-2019, 07:05 PM
It is certainly disappointing to lose two games to Penn but it is time to regroup as ACC play commences this weekend. Duke heads to Charlottesville for a three game series with Virginia. It is important to get off to a strong start in conference play.

duke2x
03-06-2019, 08:29 PM
That wasn't the sweep I had in mind. :( Penn is now 2-3 on the year. UVA is 7-5, but 3 of those were high quality losses from a tournament in Arizona.

bigperm13
03-07-2019, 03:45 AM
Really bad set of losses to the Quakers. The team can instantly turn that around with a series win this weekend though. Time to nut up or shut up.

Bob Green
03-08-2019, 04:38 PM
Today's ACC opener against Virginia has been pushed back to a 6:30 start time.

DangerDevil
03-08-2019, 08:05 PM
Today's ACC opener against Virginia has been pushed back to a 6:30 start time.

Now postponed until tomorrow at 1:00, they will play a doubleheader on Sunday.

duke2x
03-08-2019, 11:47 PM
The game was snowed out. It will be 72 by Sunday, but I'm not sure they can complete a DH on Sunday by the time travel rules kick in.

OZZIE4DUKE
03-09-2019, 06:38 AM
The game was snowed out. It will be 72 by Sunday, but I'm not sure they can complete a DH on Sunday by the time travel rules kick in.
Well, daylight savings time starts Sunday morning, so they should be fine, and besides, the ballpark has lights!

I don't think they’ll have to time travel to finish the games. Or are you saying there are travel rules associated with time involved? LGD GTHc!

duke2x
03-09-2019, 12:29 PM
You never should feed a Mogwai after or post around midnight. :)

I am not sure of the exact detail of the travel rule, but you have to finish by a certain time on Sunday regardless. Coupled with timely lightning, it helped Sean McNally avoid a controversial loss against Clemson. It also applies to a Duke-UNC game with refs from Raleigh. Win early and often is the answer.

Thanks for the DST notice. I would have forgotten to change my clocks tonight. I just hope they don't get cleaned before the end of the day. :(

budwom
03-09-2019, 12:46 PM
perhaps the best day I ever had in a major league ballpark (and I've had many) was a twinight doubleheader between Montreal and Chicago decades ago in Montreal.

First game went 18 innings....there was much huddling by the umps and teams vis a vis local rules, turned out they could start the second game as long as it commenced before midnight...it began at 11:45...

Expos scored something like 18 runs in the second game, saw every Cub pitcher twice I think, game ended well after 3 a.m., was light out when we got home.

Went thru I think three different beer buzz cycles....have several, give it a rest, have several more, give it a rest, etc.

Bob Green
03-09-2019, 01:13 PM
Today's game is available on Watch ESPN:

http://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=2bfb6f0e-217d-4e8e-8dc2-791649f7b187

kmspeaks
03-09-2019, 04:35 PM
I am one of the most mild mannered human beings on the planet but I can say with almost 100% certainty I would have been ejected had that hit by pitch rule been in play/enforced when I played as it just was on RJ Schreck. Wow.

chrishoke
03-09-2019, 05:22 PM
Virginia clobbers Duke 11-3. Our season is beginning to go down the tubes.

Bob Green
03-10-2019, 01:09 PM
Headed to T4: Duke 2, UVa 0

http://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=ba52aac6-18b6-4a09-b067-fa7753175aa0

I tuned in at 1:00 to discover the game started at 12:00.

chrishoke
03-10-2019, 01:15 PM
Duke has left the bass loaded twice. Not a good recipe for victory. We desperately need this game. Go Devils!

chrishoke
03-10-2019, 02:27 PM
2-1 Duke headed to the 8th.

Bob Green
03-10-2019, 02:46 PM
2-1 Duke headed to the 8th.

Bryce Jarvis with a strong pitching performance. Hunter Davis takes over in the 8th.

duke2x
03-10-2019, 03:09 PM
Duke wins 2-1. Game 3 TBD in 40 minutes. I have no idea how much they will get in. A split isn't a bad outcome right now.

Bob Green
03-10-2019, 03:10 PM
That's a winner!

Duke 2, UVa 1.

chrishoke
03-10-2019, 03:10 PM
Big, big win. Jarvis was great - had all his pitches working. Now let's win the series.

Bob Green
03-10-2019, 04:01 PM
Duke up 1-0 in T1 of 2nd game:

http://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=4cb7cac0-54d8-4410-8c92-f09a1c525137

Bob Green
03-10-2019, 04:57 PM
Headed to T4 with Duke still up 1-0. Bill Chillari pitched out of a jam in the bottom of the 3rd inning.

duke2x
03-10-2019, 05:00 PM
Duke 3-0 after Mervis 2R HR. That's huge as the clock continues to tick. (I know the NCAA rule, but I don't know the ACC cutoff time.)

chrishoke
03-10-2019, 05:01 PM
What is the ACC rule?

The pitch he hit out was down and away - opposite field dinger.

duke2x
03-10-2019, 05:11 PM
What is the ACC rule?

The pitch he hit out was down and away - opposite field dinger.

We need 5 full innings for the win to count per NCAA rules. NCAA rules are subject to ACC conference rules. The ACC does not let another inning start after a certain time. It's 5PM, 6PM, etc. DHs might be different. I can't Google it, but 9 innings is unlikely.

Go Duke. Go, clock, go!

duke2x
03-10-2019, 05:24 PM
4-0 Duke.

chrishoke
03-10-2019, 06:00 PM
Overturned call at the plate on a passed ball makes it 4-1

duke2x
03-10-2019, 06:40 PM
Get out the rye bread and mustard. Grand salami. Duke 8-1.

sagegrouse
03-10-2019, 06:42 PM
Get out the rye bread and mustard. Grand salami. Duke 8-1.

Isn't it curfew yet?

duke2x
03-10-2019, 06:45 PM
Isn't it curfew yet?

We could always run rule the Hoos. :D I don't know the ACC rule. Duke will bus home from UVA, but the refs may have a flight to catch. It's complicated now with BC, ND, etc. in the league.

chrishoke
03-10-2019, 06:49 PM
Get out the rye bread and mustard. Grand salami. Duke 8-1.

In other good news, the cheaters got swept by Clemson.

chrishoke
03-10-2019, 06:51 PM
It was freshman Rudy Maxwell with the grand knock.

HereBeforeCoachK
03-10-2019, 06:56 PM
In other good news, the cheaters got swept by Clemson.

I thought the cheaters were on the way to the CWS this season......:D

TruBlu
03-10-2019, 06:59 PM
I thought the cheaters were on the way to the CWS this season...:D

Well, they will improve greatly as the season goes on. They will be getting unofficial practice while other teams are having to attend classes.*

* Just like basketball.

duke2x
03-10-2019, 07:02 PM
I thought the cheaters were on the way to the CWS this season...:D

Santa Claus always visits Chapel Hill on every Selection Sunday: basketball, baseball, and even lacrosse. They will host and not have to play a good team before Omaha. FYI, we have to make a trip to Clemson yet. I'll be happy if we can win one down there.

DangerDevil
03-10-2019, 07:11 PM
Rough bottom of the 7th, 8-5 headed to the 8th.

chrishoke
03-10-2019, 07:21 PM
Rough bottom of the 7th, 8-5 headed to the 8th.
Two unearned runs - error by Crabtree.

DangerDevil
03-10-2019, 07:38 PM
8-6 at the start of the 9th

DangerDevil
03-10-2019, 07:50 PM
8-6 headed to the bottom of the 9th, hang on boys!

chrishoke
03-10-2019, 08:02 PM
LOL. Winner.

Acymetric
03-10-2019, 08:02 PM
Well that was almost a disaster on that last play...nice win!

DangerDevil
03-10-2019, 08:03 PM
As if there hadn’t been enough drama already, I can’t believe he held on for the last out!

duke2x
03-10-2019, 08:04 PM
I can't find the information until GoDuke posts it, but that is our first series win in Charlottesville in a long time. Great job.

TruBlu
03-10-2019, 08:05 PM
Well that was almost a disaster on that last play...nice win!

Someone with better skills than I have should post a gif of that last out. Very interesting pop fly catching technique.

DangerDevil
03-10-2019, 08:08 PM
I can't find the information until GoDuke posts it, but that is our first series win in Charlottesville in a long time. Great job.

Not really the answer to your question, but during the telecast I think they said UVA had won 9 of the last 10 series against us.

duke2x
03-10-2019, 08:22 PM
Not really the answer to your question, but during the telecast I think they said UVA had won 9 of the last 10 series against us.

First series win since 1968 per Duke Baseball Twitter. We were 17-51 all time before this weekend, 8 of those wins came from 1969 to 2017.

HereBeforeCoachK
03-10-2019, 08:31 PM
First series win since 1968 per Duke Baseball Twitter. We were 17-51 all time before this weekend, 8 of those wins came from 1969 to 2017.

One win every 6 years.....wow

sagegrouse
03-10-2019, 08:55 PM
First series win since 1968 per Duke Baseball Twitter. We were 17-51 all time before this weekend, 8 of those wins came from 1969 to 2017.


One win every 6 years....wow

Well, the Virginia baseball coach is probably quaking in his boots about his job security.

CameronBornAndBred
03-10-2019, 10:17 PM
First series win since 1968 per Duke Baseball Twitter. We were 17-51 all time before this weekend, 8 of those wins came from 1969 to 2017.
So the season isn't over? :rolleyes:

devildeac
03-10-2019, 10:41 PM
In other good news, the cheaters got swept by Clemson.

Was it at the dean's myth center?

:o

devildeac
03-10-2019, 10:43 PM
One win every 6 years....wow

Kinda like the cheats' class attendance records.

CameronBornAndBred
03-11-2019, 01:32 PM
Despite going 2-3 for the week, Duke remains in the top 25. They fell 2 spots to #24.

https://www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/college-baseball-top-25/

This weeks games are against #14 ECU and a series with #13 Louisville. Tough week, a good one to walk away from with some victories.

Bob Green
03-12-2019, 04:50 PM
Duke 5, ECU 0 in the 2nd Inning:

http://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=34a12358-c50c-4322-8e89-745ed50eb387

CameronBornAndBred
03-12-2019, 05:22 PM
What a great diving catch to end the 4th. Duke up 5-1.

(I mean mid 4th, oops. Still great catch)

chrishoke
03-12-2019, 06:04 PM
5-2 in the 6th. Bullpen needs to hold.

Bob Green
03-12-2019, 06:34 PM
T8: Duke 6, ECU 2.

Bob Green
03-12-2019, 07:01 PM
T9: Duke 7, ECU 2.

Bob Green
03-12-2019, 07:08 PM
That's a winner!

duke2x
03-12-2019, 07:09 PM
That's a Blue Devil winner. ECU will remain a good win throughout the year even if we split with them.

CameronBornAndBred
03-12-2019, 07:12 PM
That's a Blue Devil winner. ECU will remain a good win throughout the year even if we split with them.

Gotta wait a few weeks for game 2. ;)

chrishoke
03-12-2019, 07:13 PM
Terrific win!

Farlan
03-15-2019, 03:07 PM
Duke opens its first ACC homestand against the Cardinals today at 4 pm at the DBAP with Saturday and Sunday games starting at 1 pm. Free admittance for this homestand if you bring a pair of new or lightly used shoes to the park for National Shoe the World Day.

http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22847&SPID=1850&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211795540&DB_OEM_ID=4200

-jk
03-15-2019, 03:23 PM
Duke opens its first ACC homestand against the Cardinals today at 4 pm at the DBAP with Saturday and Sunday games starting at 1 pm. Free admittance for this homestand if you bring a pair of new or lightly used shoes to the park for National Shoe the World Day.

http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22847&SPID=1850&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211795540&DB_OEM_ID=4200

What about lightly used but blown out?

-jk

budwom
03-15-2019, 03:25 PM
What about lightly used but blown out?

-jk

I wonder where that shoe is right now. In a Nike lab, or does someone at Duke have it. That shoe has some value to it.

jwillfan
03-15-2019, 03:29 PM
Duke opens its first ACC homestand against the Cardinals today at 4 pm at the DBAP with Saturday and Sunday games starting at 1 pm. Free admittance for this homestand if you bring a pair of new or lightly used shoes to the park for National Shoe the World Day.

http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22847&SPID=1850&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211795540&DB_OEM_ID=4200

Today's game not looking good, thunder storming in Durham now (3:30p). Might clear up but I am betting they try to get in a doubleheader one of the weekend days. Bulls' season about to start, they won't take chances with the field

killerleft
03-15-2019, 04:32 PM
I wonder where that shoe is right now. In a Nike lab, or does someone at Duke have it. That shoe has some value to it.

If Duke wins a championship this year, I wouldn't be surprised to see that shoe inside a glass case at Cameron Indoor Stadium. One can dream. Wait, Life of Brian moment, put it on a string tied to a stick!!!

Bob Green
03-15-2019, 07:02 PM
Louisville scores 3 runs in T1 to take an early lead. Duke coming to bat.

Bob Green
03-15-2019, 08:37 PM
Game is in B5 now with Louisville up 5-1.

duke2x
03-15-2019, 10:08 PM
Louisville wins 8-3.

CameronBornAndBred
03-16-2019, 03:12 PM
Duke / Louisville tied, 1-1, at top of 8th. The live feed isn't working, says event not started yet, but stats page works.

http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211794969

DukieInKansas
03-16-2019, 03:20 PM
Duke / Louisville tied, 1-1, at top of 8th. The live feed isn't working, says event not started yet, but stats page works.

http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211794969

It is available on watchespn

CameronBornAndBred
03-16-2019, 03:30 PM
It is available on watchespn
I know, but when I tuned in it just had a splash screen saying not started yet.

Louisville up 2-1 now.

chrishoke
03-16-2019, 03:30 PM
Cards take a 2-1 lead w/ a two out rbi single in the top of the 8th.

chrishoke
03-16-2019, 03:51 PM
That's a loser.

Bob Green
03-17-2019, 01:09 PM
Baseball is underway at DBAP:

http://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=026d37df-2c8e-4ca3-8958-e3ea3e636ee3

Chillari on the mound for Duke.

Bob Green
03-17-2019, 01:31 PM
Duke up 3-1 at the end of the 1st inning. :cool:

chrishoke
03-17-2019, 02:34 PM
4-1 now in the 5th. Boy do we need this game.

Bob Green
03-17-2019, 02:57 PM
Louisville scores 3 in T6 to tie it up 4-4.

duke2x
03-17-2019, 05:19 PM
Louisville completes the sweep, 8-6. Louisville was preseason champ of the ACC for a reason. Duke is only 1 game out of first in the Coastal.

chrishoke
03-20-2019, 05:26 PM
Lowly Campbell is currently embarrassing our Devils in the 5th 7-1.

chrishoke
03-20-2019, 05:56 PM
Now 11-1 in the 6th.

CrazyNotCrazie
03-20-2019, 05:59 PM
Now 11-1 in the 6th.

So much for the annual "Blue Devils smoke Camels" headline in The Chronicle

Bob Green
03-20-2019, 06:26 PM
Now 11-1 in the 6th.

Ouch!

chrishoke
03-20-2019, 06:31 PM
D uke scores 5 in the 6th to make it 11-6. Unfortunately, we left the bases loaded.

sagegrouse
03-20-2019, 06:49 PM
D uke scores 5 in the 6th to make it 11-6. Unfortunately, we left the bases loaded.

Hey, I remember the college playoffs. What's the prospect of a rain delay to sideline the Camels' best pitcher?

-jk
03-20-2019, 07:50 PM
So much for the annual "Blue Devils smoke Camels" headline in The Chronicle

My mom smoked Lucky Strikes. Oops...

-jk

Indoor66
03-20-2019, 08:04 PM
My mom smoked Lucky Strikes. Oops...

-jk

Gee, so did I. LSMFT

75Crazie
03-20-2019, 09:45 PM
My mom smoked Lucky Strikes. Oops...

-jk
She closed her cover before striking.

Bob Green
03-22-2019, 04:19 PM
Streaming video for Duke vs Wake Forest:

http://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=295802fd-acb1-481b-a578-c2ea5ebd93aa

We need a win!

Bob Green
03-22-2019, 04:40 PM
Duke 1, WF 0.

Duke left the bases loaded in B1.

Bob Green
03-22-2019, 05:13 PM
Chase Cheek with a 3 run Homer in B3 to make it 5-1 Duke.

Bob Green
03-22-2019, 05:39 PM
Rothenberg with a 2 run Homer in the 4th. It is now 8-1 Duke.

chrishoke
03-22-2019, 05:41 PM
Holy crap Batman!

Bob Green
03-22-2019, 05:46 PM
Ethan Murray with a 3 run Home Run. It is 11-1 Duke still in B4.

TruBlu
03-22-2019, 05:48 PM
Is Danny Manning their pitching coach?

chrishoke
03-22-2019, 05:50 PM
Ethan Murray with a 3 run Home Run. It is 11-1 Duke still in B4.

Great to see them bringing out the big bats.

chrishoke
03-22-2019, 06:07 PM
Still crushing - Crabtree bangs a 400 foot ground rule double and is driven home be Taylor's sac fly.

chrishoke
03-22-2019, 06:26 PM
15-1. Save some runs for games 2 and 3.

Bob Green
03-22-2019, 06:43 PM
16-1. Headed to T7.

OldPhiKap
03-22-2019, 06:45 PM
Is Danny Manning their pitching coach?

Ouch.

chrishoke
03-22-2019, 07:38 PM
16-2 winner.

Bob Green
03-23-2019, 11:00 AM
Awesome catch by Duke center fielder Kennie Taylor:

https://twitter.com/i/status/1109446144608911361

OZZIE4DUKE
03-23-2019, 11:02 AM
Awesome catch by Duke center fielder Kennie Taylor:

https://twitter.com/i/status/1109446144608911361

Great catch by Kennie! And Zion Williamson went 3-4 with two home runs! :cool:http://www.crazietalk.net/ourhouse/images/smilies/devil9f.gif

chrishoke
03-23-2019, 01:28 PM
Duke jumps out to a 4-1 lead over WF in the bottom of the 1st. Crabtree tagged an opposite field lead off HR.

budwom
03-23-2019, 01:54 PM
is Danny Manning pitching this series or something?

Bob Green
03-23-2019, 02:11 PM
Here is a streaming video link:

http://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=9daa527f-df3b-4792-a188-4d3397dc7d83

Headed to T4: Duke 4, WF 3

chrishoke
03-23-2019, 02:57 PM
Tied at 6 in the 5th.

chrishoke
03-23-2019, 03:19 PM
Duke takes an 8-6 lead w/ a bases loaded walk and a HBP.

Bob Green
03-24-2019, 12:57 PM
Here is a streaming video link for today's rubber match against Wake Forest:

http://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=54a8d625-3f01-4f09-be52-055301557a91

We need to win this game and series.

Bob Green
03-24-2019, 02:06 PM
Headed to B3: Wake 3, Duke 0.

Demon Deacons generate runs in Top of 3rd with small ball.

Bob Green
03-24-2019, 02:41 PM
Duke scores twice in the 4th to cut Wake's lead to 3-2.

Bob Green
03-24-2019, 03:12 PM
End of 5: Wake 4, Duke 3.

Bob Green
03-24-2019, 03:37 PM
B6: Duke ties it at 4. Bases are loaded with 2 outs.

Bob Green
03-24-2019, 04:55 PM
Headed to extra innings tied at 4.

chrishoke
03-24-2019, 04:58 PM
Headed to extra innings tied at 4.

Not a good formula for Duke sports today.

chrishoke
03-24-2019, 06:01 PM
Duke loses the game and series.

Bob Green
03-26-2019, 07:17 PM
T5: Duke 5, Davidson 0

https://davidsonwildcats.com/sidearmstats/baseball/summary

Bob Green
03-26-2019, 07:33 PM
Through 5 complete innings, Duke leads Davidson 6-0. Cooper Stinson throwing a 1 hitter.

Bob Green
03-26-2019, 08:07 PM
Through 7 complete innings, Duke leads Davidson 6-0. Cooper Stinson has given up 1 hit with 3 BB, 10 SO.

duke2x
03-26-2019, 09:41 PM
Duke wins, 7-2. Next up is the men's spring sport dual invasion of the evil empire this weekend. 9F.

Bob Green
03-29-2019, 06:43 PM
T3: Duke 0, Carolina 0

http://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=98edd175-f783-4810-8eb0-a6526d97a88f

Bob Green
03-29-2019, 07:28 PM
T6: Duke 0, Carolina 0.

Bob Green
03-29-2019, 08:11 PM
Carolina scores in B7 to take a 1-0 lead. They had bases loaded with one out but we held them to 1 run.

chrishoke
03-29-2019, 08:19 PM
Who was the starter for Duke?

Bob Green
03-29-2019, 08:31 PM
Who was the starter for Duke?

Ben Gross.

Final: Carolina 1, Duke 0.

chrishoke
03-29-2019, 08:39 PM
Ben Gross.

Final: Carolina 1, Duke 0.

Thanks. What's going on with our ace Graeme Stinson?

Bob Green
03-30-2019, 03:01 PM
Game 2 about to start. Here is a link to streaming video:

http://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=dc21895e-deef-40a2-b645-155564b3e861

Bob Green
03-30-2019, 03:09 PM
Thanks. What's going on with our ace Graeme Stinson?

I've no idea. Bryce Jarvis on the mound today.

chrishoke
03-30-2019, 03:53 PM
I've no idea. Bryce Jarvis on the mound today.

Tx. He hasn't pitched in several weeks.

Bob Green
03-30-2019, 05:34 PM
T7: Duke 5, Carolina 5.

Duke has scored four runs in the inning, has runners at 2nd and 3rd with one out. Carolina is changing pitchers.

Bob Green
03-30-2019, 05:43 PM
Stretch time in Chapel Hill. Duke 7, Carolina 5.

Bob Green
03-30-2019, 06:40 PM
Final: Carolina 8, Duke 7.

Tempers flared in the 8th but didn't get out of control. Carolina hit a solo home run to take the lead and the first pitch to the next batter hit him in the head. It wasn't intentional as the pitch was a curve ball. As the announcer stated, if Girard was trying to hit him he would have thrown a fast ball. Carolina batter was not amused and had to be restrained.

Bob Green
03-31-2019, 01:06 PM
Crabtree with a lead-off single. Chillari will be on the mound for Duke this afternoon:

http://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=3efaaa43-b3a5-45f8-baa7-68d7c62c9ec7

To say Duke needs a win is an understatement.

Bob Green
03-31-2019, 02:03 PM
Ethan Murray with a solo home run, in top of the 4th, gives Duke a 1-0 lead.

chrishoke
03-31-2019, 03:13 PM
Lost weekend for Duke baseball. Now losing 8-4 to the heels in the sixth. The brooms are out at the dump on the hump.

CameronBornAndBred
03-31-2019, 03:22 PM
Lost weekend for Duke baseball.

Lost season too? So surprising and disheartening.

chrishoke
03-31-2019, 03:49 PM
Lost season too? So surprising and disheartening.

Not yet, but it sure is slipping away. Not having our ace pitcher is killing our young team.

chrishoke
03-31-2019, 03:54 PM
Taylor's 2 run single cuts it to 8-6, but the heels have the bases loaded w/ no outs.

chrishoke
03-31-2019, 04:29 PM
16-6, heels still batting. I believe the bat boy is now pitching for Duke.

Bob Green
04-03-2019, 06:24 PM
Duke at ECU coming up at 6:30. Live stats link:

https://ecupirates.com/sidearmstats/baseball/summary

We desperately need a win.

chrishoke
04-03-2019, 07:57 PM
The Pirates homer in the 5th for a 1-0 lead.

chrishoke
04-03-2019, 08:45 PM
5-0 now in the 6th.

chrishoke
04-03-2019, 10:01 PM
6-1 loss.

Bob Green
04-06-2019, 10:15 AM
Yesterday's game against Pitt was postponed due to weather so they will play a doubleheader today with the first game starting a 1:00 pm.

Bob Green
04-06-2019, 01:26 PM
First game is underway:

http://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=7a6b9eb3-e6b4-44d6-a860-9b8f8c506bf8

chrishoke
04-06-2019, 02:51 PM
Gross is throwing a one hitter through 6, Duke leads 1-0.

chrishoke
04-06-2019, 03:31 PM
Gross throwing a 2 hitter through 8, 2-0 lead. His pitch count is up to 134.

DukieInKansas
04-06-2019, 03:37 PM
Gross throwing a 2 hitter through 8, 2-0 lead. His pitch count is up to 134.

Thanks for the score updates. I sure wish they put the score on the bottom of the screen when you watch online.

chrishoke
04-06-2019, 03:59 PM
Duke wins 2-0. Ernie Banks says let's play two.

Bob Green
04-06-2019, 04:00 PM
That's a winner! Crabtree with a nice catch to record the final out in Duke's 2-0 victory.

chrishoke
04-06-2019, 04:07 PM
That's a winner! Crabtree with a nice catch to record the final out in Duke's 2-0 victory.

He also scored the game winning run.

jwillfan
04-06-2019, 04:47 PM
Gross throwing a 2 hitter through 8, 2-0 lead. His pitch count is up to 134.

Was at the game. Gross was solid, his only trouble inning was his last, top 7th. Very surprised at the pitch count - he seemed so efficient, can't think of him facing more than 5 batters in any inning before the 7th. Was impressed by him and the relief pitcher who, while not as efficient or accurate, threw gas. I think the talent is there although we're young - seems like we're set up for a great season next year despite losing a few Srs that contribute (Kenny Taylor) and Graeme Stinson to the draft. Still lots of games to win and the ACC tournament to go, hopefully postseason ball after that.

Bob Green
04-06-2019, 04:50 PM
Game 2 is underway. Bill Chillari on the mound for Duke:

http://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=ae0f046d-310f-4344-96bf-32fdbd1ae189

chrishoke
04-06-2019, 06:00 PM
Devils take a 1-0 lead into the bottom of the 4th.

chrishoke
04-06-2019, 08:19 PM
Joey Loperfido, our weak hitting leadoff man hit a 2 run homer in the 8th to send Duke to a 6-5 win and a sweep of the double header.

duke2x
04-06-2019, 09:31 PM
I only saw the 9th inning of G2 since I cancelled cable. Jarvis made it more interesting than I wanted.

Duke is currently 1/2 game ahead of VT (yet to play) for the last spot in the ACC Tournament. The series win is nice, but we really need a sweep tomorrow.

devilsadvocate85
04-07-2019, 12:47 AM
Joey Loperfido, our weak hitting leadoff man hit a 2 run homer in the 8th to send Duke to a 6-5 win and a sweep of the double header.

From his bio for 2018 as a freshman at Duke “Started all 63 games at first base in 2018, making his debut at the position in the season opener February 16 against Vanderbilt ... Led the team with a .315 batting average ... Slugged .475 and posted a .408 on-base percentage ... Totaled 11 doubles, three triples and six home runs“

Weak hitting?

chrishoke
04-07-2019, 07:21 AM
From his bio for 2018 as a freshman at Duke “Started all 63 games at first base in 2018, making his debut at the position in the season opener February 16 against Vanderbilt ... Led the team with a .315 batting average ... Slugged .475 and posted a .408 on-base percentage ... Totaled 11 doubles, three triples and six home runs“

Weak hitting?

Going into the game, Joey was hitting .167 this year. With that said, thanks for posting his stats from last year. Go Joey.

devilsadvocate85
04-07-2019, 09:27 AM
Going into the game, Joey was hitting .167 this year. With that said, thanks for posting his stats from last year. Go Joey.

He’s been hurt since early in the year (2/23). Just got back in the lineup.

chrishoke
04-07-2019, 09:40 AM
He’s been hurt since early in the year (2/23). Just got back in the lineup.

Thanks for that, I didn't know. Do you happen to know what's up with Graeme Stinson?

jimsumner
04-07-2019, 01:46 PM
Thanks for that, I didn't know. Do you happen to know what's up with Graeme Stinson?

"Precautionary." That's pretty generic. But it's all I've got right now.

devildeac
04-07-2019, 01:47 PM
"Precautionary." That's pretty generic. But it's all I've got right now.

"Day-to-day?"

<ducks>

chrishoke
04-07-2019, 01:50 PM
"Precautionary." That's pretty generic. But it's all I've got right now.

Thanks Jim.

jimsumner
04-07-2019, 02:13 PM
Pitt scored two in the top of third to take a 2-0 lead. Hunter Davis replaced Cooper Stinson on the mound. Stinson had good stuff but was all over the place. Duke 3B Erickson Nichols made a great play to end T3, diving to his left and throwing out batter at first with bases loaded.

jimsumner
04-07-2019, 02:23 PM
Chris Crabtree flied out with runners on second and third and two outs. Still 2-0, after three.

jimsumner
04-07-2019, 02:41 PM
Duke living on the edge. Pitt loads bases in T4 but Davis fans Kyle Hess swinging with two outs.

Still 2-0.

jimsumner
04-07-2019, 02:49 PM
Single, walk, sac bunt, double off wall by Matt Mervis ties game at 2-2 in B4. Two wild pitches send Mervis home. 3-2

duke2x
04-07-2019, 03:17 PM
Pitt 5-3 through 4.5

jimsumner
04-07-2019, 03:28 PM
Pitt scores three runs with two outs in T5. Duke responds in B5 with four two-out runs and still batting. 7-5 Duke, new Pitt pitcher ends inning with called K.

duke2x
04-07-2019, 03:32 PM
Sunday must be bullpen day at Pitt. Every pitcher has 1-2 innings and started with an ERA > 6.0.

jimsumner
04-07-2019, 03:39 PM
After a shaky fifth, Bryce Jarvis has a 1-2-3 for Devils in T6. Still 7-5, going to B6

Bob Green
04-07-2019, 03:41 PM
Thanks for the updates, Jim. I'm watching golf this afternoon.

OZZIE4DUKE
04-07-2019, 03:45 PM
Thanks for the updates, Jim. I'm watching golf this afternoon.

Yes Jim, Thanks for the updates. I'm doing my taxes today..... LGD! GTHc!

jimsumner
04-07-2019, 03:47 PM
Duke wastes one-out double by Loperfido. 7-5 going to seventh.

jimsumner
04-07-2019, 03:54 PM
Seventh-inning stretch. Still 7-5.

jimsumner
04-07-2019, 04:12 PM
Kyle Hess two-out RBI double just misses tying the game. Right-field wall. Next batter flies out to warning track in straight center.


Duke leads 7-6 going into B8.

jimsumner
04-07-2019, 04:13 PM
Matt Mervis leads off B8 with homer to right center.

8-6.

chrishoke
04-07-2019, 04:13 PM
Kyle Hess two-out RBI double just misses tying the game. Right-field wall. Next batter flies out to warning track in straight center.


Duke leads 7-6 going into B8.

Jarvis clearly running out of gas.

duke2x
04-07-2019, 04:13 PM
8th inning stretch. ;) Duke 7-6. Insurance runs are always nice, but we ultimately need 3 scoreless outs.

sagegrouse
04-07-2019, 04:17 PM
8th inning stretch. ;) Duke 7-6. Insurance runs are always nice, but we ultimately need 3 scoreless outs.

Clueless, here. Are we playing Pitt at home? These threads are hard to follow for the casual browser.

jimsumner
04-07-2019, 04:18 PM
Duke warming up a couple of options in bull pen. Jarvis done.

But Duke still batting in B8. Runner on 1st, no outs.