having lost a series vs. ND (at Duke 1-2) and won a series against Miami (at Duke 2-1). In their last game vs. Miami, Duke scored 20 runs. Overall, they are hitting 0.274 with an OPS of 0.890. They have scored 170 runs in 22 games (average of 7.7 runs per game). Of their 187 total hits, 73 have been for extra bases (slugging % of 0.483). They have struck out 184 times (8.4 times per game). The one stat that really stuck out to me is that they are 96-106 in stolen base attempts. That is good for 2nd in the country (the third place team isn't close to the Duke SB numbers). Their pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.42 with a WHIP of 1.34. Their pitchers have pitched 185 innings and given up 153 hits, with 48 coming for extra bases (given up 18 HRs). They have struck out 199 batters, averaging 9 strikeouts per game; and allowed 94 walks overall (4.3 BB per game). While Duke is no Georgia Tech or UVA, they will be a formidable opponent and a good measuring stick as to where we are in the ACC pecking order. Massey ranks Duke at No. 53 (VT is rated No. 60). Duke's SOS is No. 216, while VT has played a very difficult schedule to date with a SOS rank of No. 8.