Duke Secures First Super Regional Win, Edges Closer to Women's College World Series
Blue Devils defeat Missouri 6-3, driven by Curd's stellar relief pitching and key offensive plays.
- Cassidy Curd retired 11 straight batters and struck out eight in 5 1/3 innings.
- Duke's Francesca Frelick hit a two-run homer to help secure the lead.
- Missouri tied the game in the second inning but couldn't maintain momentum.
- Duke needs one more win to advance to its first Women's College World Series.
- Game 2 of the best-of-three series is scheduled for Saturday.
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