Duke Softball 2021

[Phredd3]

Check the 24-hour schedule on the ACC Network -- it usually shows replays. But hurry!

Yeah, if it replayed, I think it happened at 4:00am. I didn't see it on ESPN+, either, which will sometimes have on demand sports replays. Oh, well. I think I just flat missed it. Solution: Watch today.

[DoubleBlue]

Duke starts off with 2 runs in the T1 on some poor fielding by FSU and scrappy baserunning by Duke.
FSU is looking for their 7th straight ACC Championship having won 19 straight tournament games.
Peyton is pitching so we'll see if she continues her success.

[jimsumner]

She allowed a monster blast over dead center to make it 2-1. She's settled down since then. But I sure would like some insurance. I suspect 2-1 won't get it done. And I suspect FSU isn't going to gift Duke any more runs. Duke is going to have to earn whatever it gets.

[jimsumner]

GRR!! Take the sure out at first.

[jimsumner]

Duke works out of a runners-at-the-corners, no-outs jam, aided by some bad base-running; runners out at third and in between second and third on one grounder.

Still 2-1 going to 4th.

[DoubleBlue]

Duke gets out of a big jam in B3 with two runners on and no outs with a big double-play. Still 2-1.

[jimsumner]

Duke strands runner and comes up empty in T4. FSU left fielder Kaley Mudge makes spectacular running catch in foul territory, bouncing off the wall and holding on to the ball. Credit where credit is due.

[jimsumner]

Three up, three down for 'Noles in B4. Still 2-1.

[jimsumner]

A two-out single goes for naught. Heading to B5, still 2-1.

[jimsumner]

Runners at corners, two outs, B5.

[jimsumner]

FSU ties game on two-out, 1-2 RBI single.

Duke got bad break earlier in inning on 50-foot, swinging-bunt, single.

[jimsumner]

Wheels coming off. E6 makes it 3-2.

[jimsumner]

Duke going to T6 down 3-2.

[chrishoke]

Come on Devils.

[chrishoke]

Down to our last three outs.

[jimsumner]

Blue Devils go down with barely a murmur in T6.

[jimsumner]

Time to put on your rally caps. 3-2 going into T7

[Phredd3]

That's the way to get it started. Jacobsen on first with a ringing single up the middle.

[jimsumner]

Full-count walk. 1st and 2nd, no outs.

[jimsumner]

Line out. One down. Nice catch by SS.