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Notre Dame defeated Stanford 8-4 as Olivia Levitt drove in three runs, including a home run, to lead the Irish to their first ACC win.
Stanford struck first with an infield run in the first inning but Notre Dame answered and pulled away with a three-run second and a six-run third inning total.
Krause struggled in the 3rd and Notre Dame added three more runs, widening the gap to 6-2.
Stanford cut the deficit briefly with a Kyra Chan RBI and a home run by Taryn Kern, but could not sustain the rally.
Stanford coach Jessica Allister urged the team to stay in the fight and be more consistent in avoiding pressure.
Notre Dame extended its lead in the 5th with an RBI double and a fielder's choice, making it 8-2 before Stanford's late push.
The game concluded with an 8-4 final as neither team scored in the 7th inning.
Stanford will play Notre Dame again on Sunday at 12:00 PM PT on ACCNX to close the series.
Notre Dame improves to 11-16 overall and 1-4 in ACC play with the win.
Stanford's Elena Krause started strong but yielded six runs in the later innings, taking the loss.
Head coach Jessica Allister acknowledged the challenge of maintaining composure when facing adversity.
The game was played in front of a ranked Stanford squad with a tough ACC schedule providing a test for both teams.

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Stanford baseball hosts Pittsburgh for a three-game ACC series starting Friday after a recent stretch of mixed results.
Pittsburgh brings a 12-3 start, with top hitters Lorenzo Carrier and AJ Nessler leading the offense.
Notre Dame enters the weekend 10-15 overall with 3.90 ERA pitching for the Irish in ACC play.
Cardinal forecast two baseball wins and a softball sweep, leveraging Stanford’s home comfort and offensive depth.
Key pitching and batting notes for Stanford include Taryn Kern and Zoe Prystajko on the softball side.
Baseball series timing and venues: Friday 6:05 PM PT, Saturday 2:05 PM PT, Sunday 1:05 PM PT at Sunken Diamond.
Softball schedule aligns with Notre Dame series as Stanford aims for a clean sweep at home.
Notre Dame aims to challenge Stanford despite a tougher overall record and early ACC losses.
Cardinal focus on keeping both pitching and offense in sync for favorable outcomes.

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Ford is Stanford's clear top back for 2026 after Cole Tabb's transfer, opening more carries.
Ford rushed for 643 yards and four touchdowns on 145 carries last season.
Three 100+ yard games last season show Ford's big-play potential but consistency is needed.
To hit 1,000 yards, Ford would need to average about 83 yards per game in 2026.
Ford must stay healthy and gain on-field trust from the offensive line to sustain production.
Ford's touches and physical tools give Stanford a pathway to a heavy ground game.
The transfer removes blocking uncertainty and increases Ford’s workload.
Stanford aims to ease pressure on the passing game with a productive ground attack.
Cardinal coach Tavita Pritchard era context underscores the goal of a stronger rushing attack.

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Stanford routed Notre Dame 7-2 behind strong pitching by Anna Brewer and late offense, extending their ACC win streak.
Brewer allowed few runs as Stanford pulled away late, showcasing depth in pitching and timely hitting.
Esquer credited a poised bullpen and urged continued support for teammates after tough outings.

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