DURHAM, N.C. – Day two of the 2025 ACC Baseball Tournament at Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Wednesday, May 21, featured a full slate of four games, showcasing dramatic rallies, powerful hitting, and clutch pitching performances. The action began in the morning and concluded late into the evening, delivering excitement for baseball fans.
California Prevails in Offensive Outburst Against Wake Forest
The day’s action commenced with an early game between #16 California (24-30) and #8 Wake Forest (36-20), resulting in a 14-12 victory for California. The game saw significant offense from both sides. California jumped out to a substantial lead in the top of the second inning, scoring six runs. This inning was highlighted by a two-RBI double from Max Handron (#4), an RBI single from Cade Campbell (#2), RBI singles from Jacob French (#15), an RBI walk drawn by PJ Moutzouridis (#10), and a sacrifice fly by Ethan Kodama (#6).
Wake Forest responded with three runs in the bottom of the second, including a solo home run by Dalton Wentz (#1) and a two-RBI single by Marek Houston (#7). Wake Forest added a run in the fifth on an RBI walk by Houston. California extended their lead in the sixth with three runs, featuring a two-RBI double from French (#15) and a sacrifice fly by Campbell (#2). Wake Forest matched this with three runs in the bottom of the sixth, powered by a two-run homer from Wentz (#1) and a solo homer from Jimmy Keenan (#34).
California continued their offensive surge in the seventh inning, scoring four runs, capped by a three-run home run from Carl Schmidt (#8). They added another run in the eighth when Alex Birge (#22) walked and scored on an RBI double by Moutzouridis (#10). Wake Forest mounted a late comeback in the ninth inning, scoring four runs. This rally included an RBI single from Luke Costello (#11), an RBI walk by Keenan (#34), and a two-RBI single by Javar Williams (#14). Despite the late surge, California held on for the win. David Shaw (#51) earned the win for California (1-4), and Logan Piper (#55) picked up the save (2). Logan Lunceford (#48) took the loss for Wake Forest (5-5).
Clemson Secures Victory Over Virginia Tech with Strong Pitching
In the afternoon game, #5 Clemson (42-15) defeated #12 Virginia Tech (31-25) with a final score of 6-1. Virginia Tech initially took the lead in the top of the first inning with a solo home run from Ben Watson (#10). Clemson quickly responded in the bottom of the first, plating three runs. Cam Cannarella (#10) doubled and scored on a wild pitch. Jarren Purify (#23) singled and scored on a two-run home run by Dominic Listi (#6).
Clemson added to their lead in the fifth inning, scoring two runs. Purify (#23) was hit by a pitch and scored on a two-RBI double by Listi (#6). Collin Priest (#99) also scored on Listi’s double. Clemson scored their final run in the sixth inning when TP Wentworth (#18) doubled and scored on a sacrifice fly by Cannarella (#10).
Clemson’s pitching staff limited Virginia Tech to just four hits for the entire game. Aidan Knaak (#19) earned the win for Clemson (9-1), pitching 6.0 innings and allowing only one run. Brett Renfrow (#17) was charged with the loss for Virginia Tech (3-7).
Duke Stages Walk-Off Win Against Pitt
The evening game saw #7 Duke (37-18) come from behind to defeat #15 Pitt (28-27) in a dramatic finish, winning 4-3. Pitt took an early lead in the top of the first inning when Caden Dulin (#8) was hit by a pitch and eventually scored on a hit by pitch to Sebastian Pisacreta (#18). Pitt extended their lead in the third inning with two more runs. Dulin (#8) singled and scored on a sacrifice fly by Pisacreta (#18). Ryan Zuckerman (#14) walked and scored on an RBI single by Lorenzo Carrier (#23).
Duke got on the scoreboard in the fifth inning. Wallace Clark (#7) walked and scored on an RBI double by AJ Gracia (#29). Gracia (#29) then hit a solo home run in the seventh inning to pull Duke within one run.
The game remained tight until the bottom of the ninth inning, when Duke completed the comeback. Macon Winslow (#6) hit a solo home run to left center to tie the game at 3-3. After a fielding error by the shortstop allowed Clark (#7) to reach and Gracia (#29) singled, Ben Miller (#34) was intentionally walked. With the bases loaded, Jake Hyde (#16) drew a walk, forcing in Clark (#7) for the winning run. James Tallon (#17) earned the win for Duke (1-2). Patrick Gardner (#11) was charged with the loss for Pitt (4-6).
Boston College Outlasts Virginia in High-Scoring Contest
The final game of the day saw #14 Boston College (28-28) defeat #6 Virginia (32-18) by a score of 12-8. Boston College started strong, scoring five runs in the top of the first inning. Jesse Ragsdale (#6) scored on a two-RBI double by Joe Toomey (#38), which also scored Patrick Roche (#8). Ernie Garcia (#51) reached on an error, allowing Toomey (#38) to score. Sam Magpoc (#2) added a two-RBI double, scoring Garcia (#51) and Gabe Johnson (#52). Virginia responded with two runs in the bottom of the first, highlighted by a two-run home run from Eric Becker (#21).
Boston College added two runs in the second inning, with Sam McNulty (#28) scoring on a wild pitch and Roche (#8) scoring on a throwing error by the catcher. Virginia matched this with two runs in the bottom half, as Luke Hanson (#5) scored on a single by Becker (#21) and Aidan Teel (#7) scored on a single by Henry Ford (#9).
After two scoreless innings, Boston College extended their lead in the fourth. Roche (#8) doubled and scored on a throwing error. Garcia (#51) singled to score Johnson (#52). Virginia tied the game at 8-8 in the sixth inning, scoring four unearned runs. Harrison Didawick (#34) reached on an error and scored on a fielder’s choice by Becker (#21). Ford (#9) then hit a three-run home run to left field, scoring Becker (#21) and James Nunnallee (#3).
Boston College broke the tie in the eighth inning, scoring three runs. Cameron Larson (#10), pinch-running for Kevin Wolff (#18), scored on a two-RBI double by Ragsdale (#6), which also scored McNulty (#28). Ragsdale (#6) then scored on a wild pitch. Kevin Kipp (#46) earned the win for Boston College (4-3), and Chris Gonzalez (#24) picked up the save (1). Jay Woolfolk (#4) took the loss for Virginia (4-3).
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