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Duke Sweeps Doubleheader, Allows Only One Run
Blue Devils start season 3-1 under new head coach Corey Muscara
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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The Duke Blue Devils baseball team swept a doubleheader against Maine on the second day of the season, winning the first game 3-0 and the second game 7-1. Duke's pitching staff was dominant, allowing only one run across the two games, while the offense provided timely hitting to secure the victories.
Why it matters
This is a strong start to the season for Duke under new head coach Corey Muscara, who took over the program after the departure of longtime coach Chris Pollard. The Blue Devils' ability to win both games convincingly, while limiting Maine's offense, suggests the team has the pitching and hitting to compete at a high level this year.
The details
In the first game, Duke's Ben Dean pitched five strong innings in relief, allowing just one hit and two walks while striking out nine. The Blue Devils' offense provided just enough support with a sacrifice fly, an RBI single, and an RBI single. In the second game, Duke scored in five of the first six innings, highlighted by a two-run home run from Brooks Perez. Five Duke pitchers combined to allow just one run on five hits, with 10 strikeouts.
- The doubleheader took place on Saturday, February 15, 2026, the second day of the baseball season.
The players
Corey Muscara
The first-year head coach of the Duke baseball team, hired after the departure of longtime coach Chris Pollard.
Ben Dean
The Duke pitcher who threw five strong innings in relief in the first game, allowing just one hit and two walks while striking out nine.
Brooks Perez
The Duke player who hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning of the second game, giving the Blue Devils a 6-1 lead.
The takeaway
Duke's dominant pitching performance and timely hitting in the doubleheader sweep against Maine suggest the Blue Devils have the talent and depth to compete at a high level this season under new head coach Corey Muscara.
