The University of Louisville baseball team lost to Duke 10-8 in a thrilling game that featured five lead changes and multiple scoring runs. After trailing through the first five innings, the Cardinals briefly took control with a two-run homer from Bayram Hot and a three-run blast from Kade Elam. However, Duke answered back with crucial runs to regain the lead, ultimately sealing the victory with a three-run home run in the eighth inning. Louisville is now 18-13 overall, with a 4-7 record in the ACC.

By the Numbers
  • Kade Elam went 3-for-5 with four RBIs and two runs scored.
  • Louisville and Duke combined for five lead changes throughout the game.
State of Play
  • Louisville led in both the sixth and seventh innings but could not maintain the advantage.
  • Duke鈥檚 comeback included a critical three-run home run in the eighth inning, which secured their victory.
What's Next

The Cardinals will complete their weekend series against Duke on Sunday, with the first pitch set for noon ET.

Bottom Line

Despite strong performances from Elam and Hot, Louisville's inability to hold onto leads ultimately cost them the game, highlighting the need for stronger late-inning defense as they move forward.