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Florida State defeats Wake Forest 2-0, ending the Demon Deacons’ three-game skid.
Florida State starter Trey Beard pitched 6 2/3 innings of shutout baseball with 14 strikeouts.
Wake Forest pitcher Chris Levonas allowed one run over six innings in a strong start.
Wake Forest managed only one hit, a JD Stein double in the sixth inning.
FSU’s bullpen contributed with additional innings after Beard, helping seal the win.
The teams are set for the series finale on Sunday with Wake Forest’s Duncan Marsten starting.
Florida State will send Bryson Moore to the mound in the series finale.
Beard’s recent performances have solidified his status as a trusted arm for Florida State.
Wake Forest’s offense struggled against Florida State’s pitching all game.
The loss came at David F. Couch Ballpark, in Winston-Salem, during a mid-M March series.

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Duke completed a dramatic rubber-match victory over Miami, sealing the series with a high-scoring 20-10 win in seven innings and showcasing the Blue Devils' offensive depth this weekend.
Matthew Strand ignited Duke’s early surge with a first-inning grand slam, setting a explosive tone for the weekend’s scoring trend.
Duke weathered Andy Leon’s short stint on the mound as the bullpen stabilized to preserve the win and close out the series.
A nine-run fifth inning turned the tide decisively, pushing Duke into a commanding lead and signaling late-game offensive rhythm.
Brooks Perez delivered a two-run walk-off homer in the seventh, clinching the comeback with a timely shot.
Duke improved to a .500 mark in ACC play after the weekend series, underscoring their competitiveness within the conference.
Miami mounted a late rally with a Daniel Cuvet three-run shot to knot the game at 6-6, highlighting the visitors’ resilience in the middle innings.
Duke’s mid-game insurance came via RBI doubles and a sac-fly, extending the advantage and maintaining pressure on Miami.
Across the weekend, Duke’s offense benefited from contributions across the lineup, reflecting balanced production rather than a lone standout performance.
The weekend series showcased back-and-forth scoring, culminating in a Sunday performance that highlighted Duke’s growing offensive rhythm and resilience.

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Wake Forest is a 1 seed in the NIT and will host Navy in the first round.
Wake Forest finished 17-16 and were 13th in the ACC this season.
Navy ended the season 26-7 and 17-1 in the Patriot League.
If Wake Forest advances, potential future opponents include Illinois State, Kent State, Yale, UNCW, Bradley and Dayton.
Experts note the NIT has lost some luster as top teams opt out in recent years.
Wake Forest sees value in postseason play for scouting and transfer portal recruitment.
The opening round is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. local time.
Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes remains a central figure in the program’s ACC tournament run.
Wake Forest ended the season with a mix of postseason opportunities and personal evaluations for next season.
The article emphasizes the strategy of using the NIT for portal-related scouting and recruitment.
Wake Forest’s NIT invite is framed as a chance to build momentum for next season.

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