The Wolfpack secured their fifth consecutive victory with a 10-4 win over Duke, powered by Mikey Ryan's two home runs and a combined 17 strikeouts from Ryan Marohn and Anderson Nance. Ryan went 3-for-4 with four RBIs, marking his first multi-homer game. Despite Duke's early lead with a stolen home, NC State capitalized with a four-run second inning and maintained control throughout the game, improving their record to 23-11 overall and 7-6 in the conference.

By the Numbers
  • Ryan hit two home runs and tallied four RBIs, bringing his season total to eight home runs.
  • Marohn pitched 5.2 innings with nine strikeouts, improving his record to 6-1.
  • The Wolfpack had eight different players record hits and only struck out three times.
  • NC State is now 23-1 when leading after the eighth inning this season.
State of Play
  • The Wolfpack has won five straight games and has improved their record to 23-11.
  • They have an 11-9 record this season when trailing first in a game.
  • NC State will continue its series against Duke tomorrow as part of a charity event for pediatric cancer.
What's Next

The Wolfpack will aim to extend their winning streak in the second game of the series against Duke, scheduled for tomorrow at 3 p.m. They are also focused on reaching their fundraising goal of $60,000 in partnership with Trea Turner and The V Foundation.

Bottom Line

NC State's strong performance, exemplified by key players like Mikey Ryan and a solid pitching staff, sets a positive tone as they pursue both on-field victories and impactful community support through their upcoming charity event.