The Notre Dame baseball team lost 7-3 to NC State in the opening game of their series. The Irish briefly held a 2-0 lead with a two-RBI double from Mason Barth, but NC State responded with five runs in the second inning. Mark Quatrani's solo home run narrowed the gap to 5-3, but the Wolfpack sealed their victory with two more runs in the eighth. Mason Barth stood out offensively with two hits and two RBIs, while Xavier Hirsch had a solid pitching performance over five scoreless innings. Notre Dame's Drew Berkland saw his 21-game hitting streak come to an end.

By the Numbers
  • Notre Dame scored 3 runs on 8 hits.
  • NC State scored 7 runs with 11 hits and left 6 runners on base.
  • Xavier Hirsch pitched 5.0 innings, allowing only 3 hits and striking out 2.
  • Mason Barth recorded 2 hits, including a double, and drove in 2 runs.
  • Drew Berkland's 21-game hitting streak was the longest since Notre Dame joined the ACC.
State of Play
  • Notre Dame is 15-10 overall and 6-7 in the ACC following this loss.
  • The series is still in play, with game two scheduled for Friday at 6:00 p.m. ET.
  • Notre Dame needs to rebound to keep their postseason hopes alive.
What's Next

The Irish will aim to tie the series in game two against NC State. A win is crucial for maintaining momentum as they face a pivotal part of their season. They must focus on improving their offensive output while continuing strong pitching performance.

Bottom Line

Notre Dame must regroup after a tough loss and capitalize on opportunities in the upcoming game. Strong performances from key players will be essential to turn the series around and enhance their standing in the ACC.