Smith Homers, Dean Shuts the Door in Duke’s Win, 3-2
RALEIGH, N.C. – Duke received late heroics from Kaden Smith to secure a 3-2 win at NC State Sunday, April 12. The pitching staff for both the Blue Devils (22-16, 8-10 ACC) and Wolfpack (24-12, 8-7 ACC) were the story for most of the game, before a late game-tying knock by the hosts sent the game to the ninth tied at 2-2. Smith led off the final frame with a 390-foot home run over the bullpen in left field, while Ben Dean earned the win on the mound, recording the final four outs of the contest. Andy Leon started on…
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