DURHAM, N.C. (Interstat) — Peter Lemke pitched 7⅔ innings, allowing five hits and one earned run with one strikeout, leading Duke past North Carolina 3-1 on Friday. The Blue Devils (23-22) capitalized on a first-inning error, scoring three unearned runs. Michael DiMartini reached on a fielding error, and two runners scored on the play, followed by a throwing error that plated DiMartini. The Tar Heels (35-8-1) scored their lone run in the eighth when Tyler Howe was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, driving in a run. North Carolina grounded into three double plays. Ryan Lynch pitched seven hitless innings with nine strikeouts for the Tar Heels, but took a no-decision. Ben Dean earned the save with 1⅓ innings, striking out four. Coltin Quagliano and Collin Anderson each had two hits for Duke. Jake Schaffner went 2 for 4 for North Carolina. The teams conclude the series Saturday.