Thursday, March 21
Winston-Salem, NC
7 p.m.

Wake Forest University

vs

Louisville

2024 Baseball Team

No. 16 Wake Forest Continues ACC Play against Louisville

3/20/2024 6:11:00 PM | Baseball

For the second time this season, the Demon Deacons will play on the national stage with Thursday’s series opener set to air on the ACC Network.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The No. 16 Wake Forest baseball team ACC returns to the Couch for the second time against an ACC opponent this season for a Thursday-Saturday showdown against Louisville.

First pitch on Thursday is scheduled for 7 p.m., Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday's finale will begin at 1 p.m. weather depending.

Wake Forest starting rotation consists of Josh Hartle, Chase Burns and TBD on Saturday for the Deacs.

Thursday's contest will be broadcast on ACC Network with the final two games of the series streamed on ACC Network Extra. Stay tuned to the Demon Deacons social media accounts (@WakeBaseball) for all in-game updates and information.

Opponent/Series History
Last season, Wake Forest took the series against the Cardinals, winning two of the three games on the road, including a 3-0 shutout victory in game two. Louisville leads the all-time series, 8-20-1, dating back to 2015.
 
Ticket Information
Tickets for all three games this weekend can be purchased here for as low as $10. All parking at David F. Couch Ballpark is sold out for the 2024 season! Complimentary parking is available at McCreary Tower and Allegacy Stadium on a first-come, first-serve basis.
 
For those who have purchased season parking at David F. Couch Ballpark, your spot will be guaranteed. No additional parking will be sold in the David F. Couch Ballpark lot on gameday for the remainder of the season.

Promotions
  • Thursday, Mar. 21
    • Bark at the Park
      • Demon Deacon fans can bring their pups to The Couch! Dogs permitted in general admission seating areas only (sections 1-4). 
    • Free 2024 schedule posters & magnets, yard signs & toppers
  • Friday, Mar. 22
    • Free 2024 schedule posters & magnets, yard signs & toppers
  • Saturday, Mar. 23
    • Free 2024 schedule posters & magnets, yard signs & toppers
    • Jr Deacs Run the Bases! 
      • Following the conclusion of our game, Jr Deacs members can take a lap around the bases. 
         
Accessibility Information
Wake Forest Athletics strives to provide content at games, social media and on GoDeacs.com that is accessible to all people. In the continued effort to improve accessibility of the technology and digital content at tomorrow's game, fans can access closed captions here for the public address announcer and in-venue content.

Wake Forest Athletics is  always open to learning about new ideas and ways we can improve. Please report accessibility challenges, identify content you find inaccessible, or give us general feedback at pantagw@wfu.edu.
 
Multiple Safety Enhancements Added at David F. Couch Ballpark
To make it easier for all fans to get to their seats handrails have been installed in all stadium aisles at The Couch. During the 2024 season, the protective netting will be extended out to cover all fans in general admission seating from potential balls leaving the playing field. Additional security cameras will be added to ensure the safety of fans attending games this season. For a full list of upgrades to The Couch, click here.

Burns With The Heat
Junior starter Chase Burns has been lights out in his first season with the Demon Deacons, posting a 4-0 record in his first five starts. He ranks inside the top five in the ACC in almost every main pitching category.

Stat                  Value   ACC Rank       Natl. Rk.
Strikeouts         56        1st                    2nd
Hits Allowed/9 4.75      1st                    22nd
Wins                4          3rd                   6th
ERA                 2.08      3rd                   59th
WHIP               0.92      4th                   43rd

Over the last two outings against Duke and Virginia, he has allowed just two runs in 13 innings pitched (1.38 ERA) with a stellar 27 strikeouts to just four walks (6.75 K/BB).

The transfer has fanned at least 10 batters in four of his five starts this season, with the lone exception being an eight-strikeout performance against Dayton (2/24).

You're Gonna Go Ja-Far 
Freshman outfielder Javar Williams has hit the ground running after earning a starting spot last week following a two-hit, two RBI performance off the bench against Duke (3/10).

The Dartmouth, Mass.-native extended his on-base streak to six games with a double and a pair of walks against High Point on Tuesday. During that span, he is 11-for-25 (.440) at the plate with five RBIs, three extra-base hits and four walks.

The freshman has also reached base in all six career starts and recorded a base hit in all but one (Coastal Carolina).

2024 Wake Forest Baseball Tickets
Claim your spot at David F. Couch Ballpark for what is shaping up to be another exciting season on the diamond!
 
Single-game tickets for the full home schedule are available now. Non-conference tickets start at $5 and ACC tickets start at $10.
 
This season you can also purchase 10 FLEX vouchers to use on reserved or bleacher general admission seats. Vouchers can only be purchased in multiples of 10. FLEX vouchers may not be purchased or redeemed at the ticket office on game day. They MUST be redeemed at least 2 hours before the current game. The Friday and Saturday games against North Carolina, Florida State and Clemson are not available to redeem through FLEX.

New for the 2024 baseball season, Wake Forest University faculty and staff members will be required to claim complimentary general admission single game tickets for themselves and their immediate families at the David F. Couch Ballpark ticket office on the day of the game beginning 90 minutes prior to first pitch. Staff members may only claim up to four (4) complimentary tickets. With multiple sellouts expected this season, general admission seating will be limited and tickets are based on availability.

Tickets for the 2024 Wake Forest baseball season tickets are on sale now by calling the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 or by clicking here.

Up Next
Wake Forest heads back on the road for a midweek contest at Liberty on Tuesday, Mar. 26 at 4 p.m. on ESPN+.

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