Smith’s Two Homers, Six RBIs Rally Duke Past Louisville in ACC Slugfest
DURHAM, N.C. (Interstat) — Kaden Smith launched two home runs and drove in six runs Friday, powering the Duke Blue Devils to a 10-8 comeback victory over the Louisville Cardinals in Atlantic Coast Conference play.
Smith’s three-run blast to deep center in the eighth inning completed the rally, erasing an early deficit. His first homer came in the third. The designated hitter finished 4 for 5.
Louisville built its lead behind Kade Elam, who homered and had four RBIs, and Bayram Hot, who added a two-run shot. The Cardinals collected 13 hits but could not hold on.
Ben Dean earned the win with two scoreless innings of relief for Duke. The Blue Devils improved to 21-12, while Louisville fell to 18-13.