Duke is gearing up for an exciting weekend of baseball as they host Princeton for a four-game series at Jack Coombs Field. Fresh off a midweek victory against UNCW, the Blue Devils (8-2) are ready to take on the Tigers (1-2) with a Friday afternoon matchup kicking things off at 4 p.m., followed by a Saturday doubleheader starting at 1 p.m., and wrapping up with a Sunday game at 1 p.m.
For fans planning to attend, remember that grandstand tickets are reserved, so you'll need to sit in your assigned seat. If you're opting for a berm ticket, you can enjoy the game from the berm area, but note that it doesn't include a seat.
Weekend Pitching Lineup
Friday (2/27)
- **Duke vs.
Princeton, 4 p.m. (ET)**
- Duke: RHP Aidan Weaver
- Princeton: RHP Justin Kim
Saturday (2/28) Game One
- **Duke vs.
Princeton, 1 p.m. (ET)**
- Duke: RHP Matthew Nochowitz
- Princeton: RHP James Beasley
Saturday (2/28) Game Two
- **Duke vs.
Princeton, Approx. 30 minutes after Game One**
- Duke: RHP Ben Dean
- Princeton: RHP Liam Kennan
Sunday (3/1)
- **Duke vs.
Princeton, 1 p.m. (ET)**
- Duke: RHP Andy Leon
- Princeton: RHP Brady Kaufman
Key Insights
Duke continues its home stretch with a consistent weekend rotation. Aidan Weaver and Andy Leon have been pivotal, both securing wins against Milwaukee last weekend. Weaver dazzled with nine strikeouts, while Leon delivered a near-perfect outing, allowing just one base runner.
The Blue Devils showcased resilience with a 6-3 comeback win over UNCW, sparked by Cider Canon's clutch two-RBI single in the seventh inning. Canon, a standout transfer from Davidson, is leading Duke's offense with a stellar OPS of 1.147 and a .394 batting average. His speed on the bases is unmatched, with a perfect 7-for-7 in stolen bases, just behind Tyler Albright's 8-for-8.
Off the field, Duke is making strides with the construction of the David Koch Jr. Player Performance Center. This state-of-the-art facility will include advanced pitching, hitting, and training labs, enhancing player development with cutting-edge technologies like Trajekt and Trackman.
Corey Muscara, affectionately known as "Moose," brings a wealth of experience to the coaching staff, having spent the last four years at Wake Forest. Meanwhile, Mike Salvino joins as the program's general manager, aiming to build championship-caliber teams and mentor athletes in brand development and career preparation.
Duke's coaching team is rounded out by Scott Loiseau, Matt Wessinger, Will Craig, Sean Fisher, Sean Coveny, and Mickey Bassett, each bringing their expertise to the revamped 2026 roster. With only one returning position player from last year's starting lineup, Tyler Albright, and seven returning pitchers, the Blue Devils are poised for a fresh start.
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