The Duke Blue Devils are one win away from their first College World Series title since 1961. On June 24th, the Blue Devils defeated TCU in a thrilling 3-2 victory to advance to the championship series. The win was the first of two needed to secure the title, and the Blue Devils are now just one win away from making history.
The Duke Blue Devils have had an impressive season, going 43-17 overall and winning the Atlantic Coast Conference regular season title. They then went on to win the ACC tournament and secure a spot in the NCAA tournament. In the tournament, the Blue Devils defeated teams such as Vanderbilt, Louisville, and Florida State to make it to the College World Series.
In the College World Series, Duke faced off against TCU in a best-of-three series. The first game was a close affair, with Duke coming out on top 3-2. The Blue Devils were led by pitcher Ryan Day, who pitched a complete game and allowed only two runs on seven hits. The offense was also strong, with catcher Chris Proctor leading the way with two RBIs.
The second game of the series was a different story, as TCU defeated Duke 8-2. The Blue Devils were unable to get their offense going, and TCU took advantage of their opportunities. The loss put Duke in a must-win situation for the third game of the series.
Fortunately for Duke, they were able to bounce back and defeat TCU 3-2 in the deciding game. The Blue Devils were led by pitcher Ryan Day once again, who pitched seven shutout innings and allowed only four hits. The offense was also strong, with Chris Proctor driving in two runs and shortstop Zack Kone providing the game-winning hit in the bottom of the seventh inning.
With the win, Duke is now one win away from their first College World Series title since 1961. They will face off against Indiana State in the championship series, with the winner taking home the title. It will be a tough battle, but if Duke can continue to play at the level they have been all season, they have a good chance of making history.
