Liberty Completes Stunning Rally, Outslugs Duke in High-Scoring Affair

LYNCHBURG, Va. (Interstat) — The Liberty Flames erased a 10-run deficit with an eight-run eighth inning to stun the Duke Blue Devils 13-10 on Tuesday night at Liberty Baseball Stadium.

Duke built its commanding lead early, powered by a two-run homer from Bobby Marsh in the second inning and a five-run third. Marsh finished with three hits and four RBIs. The Blue Devils amassed 17 hits but stranded 10 runners.

Liberty chipped away before its decisive outburst in the eighth, sending 14 batters to the plate. Nick Barone homered and singled in a run during the frame, while Riley DeCandido had three hits and two RBIs. Reliever Jackson Evans earned the win with 5 1/3 strong innings, allowing one earned run after Duke’s early barrage.

Liberty improved to 29-11. Duke fell to 22-21.